‘Mommy brain’ usually means forgetfulness and foggy thinking during pregnancy or new parenthood. But more likely, the brain is changing to help us parent.
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How philosophy can help mothers avoid judgment, guilt and shame
A philosopher offers advice on how mothers could stop being pitted against each other.
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We can’t fight authoritarianism without understanding populism’s allure
The newest class of right-wing populists aims to not only dismantle the guardrails of democracy, but also the most fundamental principles of the rule of law. We must prepare.
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Republican states are racing toward authoritarianism
From silencing Democratic lawmakers to denying election results to limiting trans rights, the GOP is stepping up its attacks on American democracy.
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Volunteering with Lewiston’s homeless population inspired Katia Alicerces to pursue a career in mental health care
The Angolan immigrant hopes to work at a health care center or nonprofit helping those who struggle with mental illness.
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AI can process more information than humans — so will it stop us repeating our mistakes?
We can now store information outside of our brains, and use computers to retrieve it. That ought to make learning and remembering easy, right?
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Federal regulators call AI discrimination a ‘new civil rights frontier’
Officials from multiple federal agencies say they are committed to a plan to enforce existing civil rights laws against AI systems that perpetuate bias.
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AI to Z: All the terms you need to know to keep up in the AI hype age
There’s a lot of overlap in AI-related concepts. Understanding how they are different from each other, and how they relate, is important.
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Elliott Epstein: Law school produces better lawyers than Brakey’s bill could
Law school is a grueling three-year program designed to teach the essential knowledge and analytical skills necessary to function competently in the profession.
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’15-minute city’ planning is on the rise
The urban planning concept emphasizing quick access to amenities has grown in popularity amid the pandemic and climate crisis. So why the conspiracy theories?