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Election Reform Was On The Ballot Nationwide But Voters Largely Said No
Voters proved hesitant to overhaul the election systems they were already familiar with.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
How Native Americans Guarded Their Societies Against Tyranny
They designed complex political structures to discourage centralization, hierarchy and inequality and encourage shared decision-making.
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The Weekly News Quiz: Nov. 21
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Taiwan President To Visit South Pacific Allies
The trip comes against the background of Chinese loans, grants and security cooperation treaties with Pacific island nations that have aroused U.S. concern.
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Why It’s Hard For Disaster Survivors To Rebuild Safer, Sustainable Homes
Misperceptions about up-front costs have played a big role in how Maui and other communities recover after major disasters.
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The Weekly News Quiz: Nov. 15
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From New Jersey To Hawaii, Trump Made Inroads In Surprising Places
Economic concerns, including the high cost of housing, may have figured prominently in the thinking of some Hawaii voters.
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What Buddhism Can Teach In This Moment Of Deep Divisions
No person is ‘evil,’ only ‘mistaken.’
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In Hawaii, Parasites And Viruses Team Up In The Battle Against Fruit Flies
An entomologist explains the implication for global pest control and the world’s food supply.
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The Weekly News Quiz: Nov. 7
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