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HIV/AIDS: What Can We Learn From America's Last Epidemic?
America's last major epidemic was the HIV/AIDS crisis of 1980s and 1990s. In order to better understand our current circumstances, Danielle is looking back at the legacies of action and inaction surrounding HIV/AIDS and how the...
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The Homophobic Origins of U.S. Law
Laws are intended to maintain order and promote justice, but what happens when those laws promote and spread discrimination and bigotry? Today Danielle analyzes the homophobic history of US law, tracing its origins in colonialism all the...
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How We Discovered Germs
Humanity didn't always know about the invisible viruses, bacteria, and microbes that can cause disease. But that doesn't mean we didn't come up with some truly bizarre ideas. From the four humors and miasma theory to bloodletting and...
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History of Socialism in America
"Socialism" is one of THE most divisive words in America and it has been for a long time. With Democratic Socialism gaining more and more popularity, Danielle takes a look back at the long history of Socialism in America. From the...
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Why Are We Obsessed with Cults?
What is it about cults that captures the public imagination? Why are we so interested in the stories of Jonestown, Charles Manson, and Patty Hearst? Today Danielle explores how these groups entered the public consciousness and why we...
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What's the Best Way to Support Musicians?
Even before live gigs were cancelled, many musicians were struggling to make a living... what can you do to help your favorite artists?<br/>
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9 Hacks for Moving on a Budget!
The average American will move households 11 times over the course of their life. It can be stressful and exhausting, but it doesn't have to be expensive!<br/>
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Should the U.S. Government Balance Its Budget?
You've probably heard a politician say, "If a household can balance their budget, then the federal government should, too!" But it turns out to be a bit more complicated than that...
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Should I Use a Robo-Advisor?
Robo-advisors, or algorithms that help build your portfolio, have been available to professional money managers for years, but in the last decades have become accessible to ordinary people... but is this high tech right for you?
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Should I Invest in Gold?
In times of uncertainty, gold can seem like an attractive option... but is it really a viable long-term investment?
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Should I Invest In Cannabis Stocks?
Legal cannabis production is taking the investing world by storm. As more big names move to cash-in on this green-gold-rush, you might be wondering… am I missing out?
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Is Your Job Future-Proof?
AI and machine learning are making inroads into fields never thought possible... Are robots coming for YOUR job?
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Is There Such a Thing as Good Debt?
Some say that debt is the gateway to your goals, others say it's a ball and chain that will drag you down... So who's right?
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Is the Stock Market Irrational?
The economic numbers look bleak, but the stock market is strangely optimistic... Has it lost touch with reality?
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Is the Sharing Economy a SHAM?
Many of the billion dollar tech companies we use every day still haven't figured out how to make money... what's the deal?
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Is the Savings Account Dead?
Once upon a time, savings accounts were a decent investment option, but today they rarely keep up with inflation... what happened?