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Juvenile detention systems often deny young offenders credit for the time they spend waiting behind bars
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Plastics are everywhere and the concerns for how they affect our environment and our health are leading scientists to explore new ways to contend with plastic waste. Dr. Damien Guironnet, an associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and Dr. Alexa Kuenstler, an assistant professor specializing in catalysis and polymer upcycling, spoke to Community Voices about their research.
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The court unanimously sided with an Ohio woman who claimed she was discriminated against at work because she is straight.
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Spidey Smith
In 2021, Wallen was caught on video uttering a racial slur. Since then, he's become the most commercially successful musician in country and popular music. How? By remaining committed to ambivalence.
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