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Yes, Your Vote Matters
Voting is a cherished American right, but more than 40 percent of eligible adults don’t do it. Erin Geiger Smith ’09JRN talks about how we got here and what the future might hold
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5 Epic Books to Read While Social Distancing
There aren’t many upsides to sheltering in place — but plenty of reading time is one of them
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How Mega-Corporations are Crippling Democracy
Tim Wu, the expert who coined the term “net neutrality,” calls for the breakup of big tech, big pharma, and big banks
Boas reenacts a Kwakiutl ceremonial dance to assist Smithsonian Institution sculptors building a diorama. (Courtesy of Smithsonian Institution Archives)
Genius at Work: How Franz Boas Created the Field of Cultural Anthropology
A century ago, when people believed that human potential was determined by race and gender, a maverick Columbia professor decided everyone was wrong