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Call to Arms

Arts & Culture + Public Policy

Call to Arms

January 28, 2016 | By Shannon Deep

Lieutenant General Gina Grosso—who can be considered a gender-equality pioneer within the U.S. Air Force—welcomes the recent news that the American military will allow women to serve in combat positions. The policy change is just the latest development in the historically shifting role of women on the front lines.

Cool Down

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Cool Down

January 18, 2016 | By Lisa Kay Davis

From Paris, France, to Pittsburgh, Pa., and everywhere in between, there is concern about climate change. Neil Donahue, a renowned Carnegie Mellon University scientist, says that is for good reason, which is why he endorses the world taking action on global and regional levels.

In the Line of Fire

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In the Line of Fire

October 26, 2015 | By Liberty Ferda

When it comes to guns, gun control, gun violence, and the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, there are no shortage of opinions. But too often those opinions are filled with contempt by any and all sides, which is why UNLOADED is much more than an art exhibit.

Cuban Reunion

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Cuban Reunion

October 12, 2015 | By Nicholas Ducassi

After more than half a century, the United States and Cuba are on a path toward normalizing diplomatic relations. Two professors from Carnegie Mellon University are helping Cuban citizens prepare for what might eventually happen while a CMU alumnus of Cuban descent learns with his own eyes what might have been.

Voter Turnoff

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Voter Turnoff

September 1, 2015 | By Shannon Deep

The U.S. electorate, whether liberal or conservative, has a common bond, and it won’t make any of the presidential candidates feel better about themselves.

Fossil Fuels’ Final Century!

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Fossil Fuels’ Final Century!

September 1, 2015 | By Olivia O'Connor

But is the G7 leaders' call for a no-carbon world economy by the year 2100 possible?

#LoveWins

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#LoveWins

September 1, 2015 | By Nicholas Ducassi

Through his demographic data analysis, Gary Gates played an instrumental role in the Supreme Court’s landmark decision that has legalized same-sex marriage. But the Carnegie Mellon alumnus says much more work needs to be done for LBGTQ equality.

Alcadesa

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Alcadesa

August 31, 2015

San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a popular vacation destination, with its tropical climate, beautiful beaches, and quaint shopping. But Carmen Yulin can see what’s not on the travel brochures about her hometown. The CMU alumna wanted to correct some wrongs, but that meant overcoming some nearly insurmountable odds.

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