theconversation
2h ago
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Religious preschools want public funding, but exemptions from nondiscrimination rules – the Supreme Court will decide if that’s constitutional
St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy is one of many cases in which religious schools have challenged the wall between church and state.
theconversation
40h ago
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Possessed nuns and sexual deviance: the history behind Ken Russell’s highly-censored film The Devils
The 1971 film is soon to be re-released as a full director’s cut – its controversial lost scenes finally revealed.
theconversation
28h ago
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Inside two prison systems: why Denmark and the UK punish so differently
Punishment and trust: what prison systems in Denmark and the UK reveal about two different countries.
theconversation
44h ago
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What colleges and universities need from donors to thrive
Philanthropy, which covers an average of 10% of college and university budgets, can help schools and the students who attend them weather today’s tough times.
theconversation
28h ago
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Messy, risky outdoor play is important for children, but adults can stop them enjoying it
Are adults unintentionally limiting children’s risk-taking outdoors?
theconversation
20h ago
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Guilfoyle resigns as ambassador to Greece – adding to the global vacancies sapping US embassies
93 out of 196 U.S. ambassador jobs are currently unfilled. That includes countries that are key partners to Washington.
theconversation
43h ago
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Deadly fungi are harming Australia’s wild reptiles. This is how to stop the spread
People who love Australia’s reptiles could unwittingly carry deadly fungal diseases from one animal to another. But this is easy to prevent.
theconversation
30h ago
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Jim Chalmers warns progressives not to ‘mock’ One Nation voters
By directly acknowledging the seriousness of One Nation’s support, Chalmers is underscoring that the party is a threat to Labor, not just to the Coalition.
theconversation
26h ago
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Americans are stressed about grocery prices, so why do they toss or overlook so much ‘misfit’ food?
Quality, rather than discounts or environmental benefits, is what’s needed to encourage shoppers to consider odd-shaped produce.
theconversation
23h ago
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Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize is an example of how international law trumps the law of the jungle
85 year-old Navi Pillay served as a leading national (during apartheid in South Africa) and international jurist. By appointing her, the Nobel Committee is making a stand which has drawn praise and condemnation.