Faculty are involving themselves in student demonstrations, and sometimes getting injured or arrested. Are they helping?

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This lack of clarity may be especially damaging to people who both oppose Israel’s actions in Gaza and who want to see ...

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Some parents argue that forcing children to say they’re sorry is useless or even harmful. The reality is more nuanced.

Students at dozens of colleges and universities across the country are occupying quads, lawns, and buildings in opposition to ...

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Some Columbia students are embracing extreme rhetoric.

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As Tibetan Buddhism spreads through China, Xi sees an opportunity to consolidate his rule. Shangri-la is best-known as a ...