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Alums Who Won
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Alums Who Won

Here’s a list of alumni who won or kept their congressional seats in the 2018 midterm elections.

How to Cope with the News
Advice

How to Cope with the News

Managing stress when tuning out doesn’t feel like an option.

by Rebecca Beyer

What I Learned from  6 Incarcerated Teen Girls
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What I Learned from 6 Incarcerated Teen Girls

A community of writers taught me a lesson about trust.

by Shelley Ring Diamond

For These NFL Players, the Anthem Protests Are Personal
Features

For These NFL Players, the Anthem Protests Are Personal

Two former Stanford stars weigh in.

by Gary M. Pomerantz

The Protesters’ Aims Are Noble; Their Protests Are Not
Features

The Protesters’ Aims Are Noble; Their Protests Are Not

Dishonoring a symbol of unity does nothing to advance the cause.

by Andrew Friedman

What Elizabeth Jameson Wants You to Know About Human Fragility
Features

What Elizabeth Jameson Wants You to Know About Human Fragility

After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the former civil rights lawyer began creating provocative works of art from the scans of her own diseased brain.

by Melinda Sacks

You’re the Fact Checker Now
Advice

You’re the Fact Checker Now

How to become a better reader in the age of unreliable news feeds.

10 Ways to ‘Get Involved’
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10 Ways to ‘Get Involved’

Based on slightly exaggerated actual attempts.

by Summer Moore Batte

It Isn’t Your Dorm, But It’s OK
Community

It Isn’t Your Dorm, But It’s OK

How do you make a space into a home? These alumni share their tricks.

by Melinda Sacks