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Jose Luis Magana / AP The Disproportionate Burden of Student-Loan Debt on Minorities
African Americans have to take out college loans at a much higher rate than whites do. This puts them on a steeper path to financial security—even with the benefit of a degree.
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Mike Theiler / Reuters Ben Carson's Challenge
The popular neurosurgeon prepares to formalize his presidential bid, a move that delights his supporters and worries his rivals.
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Frits Ahlefeldt-Laurvig/Flickr/The Atlantic Closeted Conservatives of High-Tech's Heartland
In the Bay Area, right-leaning programmers and software engineers often feel the need to keep their political views under wraps.
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glasseyes view/Flickr/The Atlantic Are Colleges Invading Their Students' Privacy?
From ID-card swipes to online discussion forums, administrations are increasingly tracking digital footprints.
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Nattu/Flickr Wyoming Schools Could Soon Teach That Global Warming Is Real
The governor has signed a bill lifting a ban on controversial K-12 science standards.
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Ron Rodenmeyer/National Journal America's Largest Black Boarding School Is Thriving
This Mississippi institution was founded to educate the illiterate children of freed slaves. It's still helping disadvantaged students today.
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Dan Bach/Flickr Can All Children Become Calculus Whizzes?
To increase access to advanced math options in high school, a suburban Maryland district is increasing the rigor of classes for younger kids.
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Whitney Curtis/Reuters Who Deserves Credit for Lower Prices at the Pump?
When the cost of gasoline soared, American politicians rushed to assign blame. But as prices fall, they've been oddly silent.
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Larry Downing/Reuters Fantastic Mr. Foxx: Transportation Secretary Is the 'Designated Survivor'
The former mayor of Charlotte will skip President Obama's State of the Union in case of calamity.
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Rick Bowmer/AP Want More Women in Office? Look to Republicans
If women are going to achieve parity in elective office, most of the gains will have to come from the GOP.
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aaron Gilson/Flickr How Nurses Can Help Low-Income Mothers and Kids
The Nurse Family Partnership coaches poor first-time moms on parenting and life skills from pregnancy through the toddler years.
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Clotee Allochuku/Flickr A School for Children—and Their Parents
One D.C. charter aims to combat poverty by offering a range of free classes for adults, as well as early education for their kids.
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Susan Walsh/AP Free Community College, but Where's the Money?
President Obama has just proposed an idea that would benefit 9 million students, but he doesn't have a plan to fund it.
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Joshua Roberts/Reuters Barbara Boxer: 'One of the Most Steadfast Champions for Women'
The California senator, who announced her retirement Thursday, has been an outspoken voice on abortion and an inspiration to female politicians.
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Gary Cameron/Reuters Democrats' Narrow Path Back to Senate Control
Seven races that will determine whether they can overtake Republicans in 2016
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Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Elizabeth Warren's Star Is Rising, and Republicans Are Delighted
The battle over the spending bill showcased the Massachusetts senator's role—and handed the GOP a talking point.
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Jason Reed/Reuters When It Comes to Early Learning, Preschool Isn't Enough
The country still needs a lot more investment to really change the life trajectory of young kids being raised by poor, single moms.
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University of Michigan School of Natural Resources & ... Failing Forward: The Slow Process of Searching for Cures
The high-stakes world of doctors working on antidotes to devastating diseases
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takomabibelot/Flickr Doctors Without Documents
For the first time, medical schools in the U.S. are accepting undocumented students.
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Jason Reed/Reuters Obama's Lose-Lose Choice on the Torture Report
The president risks alienating his oldest supporters if he repudiates the exposé, but a full-on embrace is risky too.
