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The journey from Bush to Trump disproves Darwin. Comments
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Women will defeat Donald Trump, with the first lady leading the way. Comments
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In Defense of the Religious Right
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MAUREEN DOWD
Michelle Schools Donald Trump
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NICHOLAS KRISTOF
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The E.U. Should Stick to Its Guns on Brexit
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Britain should not be allowed to cherry-pick its membership rules.
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‘Only White People,’ Said the Little Girl
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I have to model for my children ways for them to confront racism with dignity. Comments
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Why Chinese Women Still Can’t Get a Break
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Social changes that have given urban Chinese women new liberties and ambitions often impede their freedom in other ways. Comments
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My French husband doesn’t always introduce me, and our chances of divorce are high, but that’s no reason not to “marry out.” Comments
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They’re cute. They’re stalkers. It was inevitable that they’d take over the web.
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Why You Should Bet Against Your Candidate
By CAREY K. MOREWEDGE
It’s the logical thing to do. But I know you still won’t do it.
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How to Get Away With Doping
By DAVID MILLAR
The legal loophole of a doctor’s note is enabling athletes to cheat with performance-enhancing drugs. I know because I did. Comments
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Urban legends, anxious times and disenfranchised men in makeup.
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Some monsters take a closer look at their candidate.
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Help Teachers Before They Get to Class
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Teacher-training programs in the United States are woefully inadequate.
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The Coming Battle for Mosul
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The hardest part may be putting in place effective long-term plans to maintain stability and rebuild the shattered city.
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The King Who Personified Thailand
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King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died on Thursday, was beloved for his leadership despite of political turmoil in his country during a 70-year reign.
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There’s Such a Thing as Too Much Neuroscience
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In mental health research, clinical studies deserve more funding.
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The Assault Allegations Against Donald Trump
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In Race for Millennials, It’s Time to Speed Up
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The Times needs to adapt more quickly to an ecosystem that’s vastly different from what it was just five years ago. Comments
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Expanding the Nobel Pantheon to Include Bob Dylan
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