Fear and anxiety, especially about crime, are powerful emotions in the lives of many individuals. It's easy to worry that we, or our loved ones, could be victimized at any moment.
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Nov 4, 2019
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Politicians pay close attention to the demands of gun owners. They also pay attention to women voters. But little of their focus is aimed at women who are gun owners.
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Aug 7, 2019
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Women tend to be more conservative than men on political questions related to marijuana. A recent study finds that this gender gap appears to be driven by religion and the fact that men are more likely to have used marijuana.
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Nov 26, 2018
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The Russian government has persuaded many of its citizens to avoid websites and social media platforms that are critical of the government, a new study has found.
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Sep 6, 2017
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Most Americans—even average Democrats—do not accept the argument that voter identification laws can suppress voter turnout, according to a new study that includes a University of Kansas professor.
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May 23, 2017
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The public's understanding of genetics, particularly as a cause of sexual orientation, can influence the level of stereotypical behavior, according to a new study by two University of Kansas researchers.
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Apr 7, 2016
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NCAA athletes need more coaching on the long odds of playing professionally and the importance of academics to their future success.
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Feb 24, 2016
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The city where an individual lives can influence the risk of dying by suicide, according to a new study from sociologists at Rice University and the University of Colorado at Boulder.
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Jun 15, 2015
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When March Madness kicks off this week, you might expect the bleachers to be filled with alumni and students from the competing colleges. In fact, only about a third of die-hard college sports fans are alumni of their teams' ...
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Mar 16, 2015
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Parents are more reactive than proactive when providing political influence and opportunities for their children, according to a study led by the University of Colorado Boulder.
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Oct 31, 2014
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