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Exploring Mirrored Morality in Politics and Culture Through Klein’s Lens
By The Moral Compass
Naomi Klein's "Doppelganger" explores how mirroring blurs moral lines in politics and culture, challenging clarity.
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Critique of PRRI’s 2026 Survey on Empathy and Question Design
By The Moral Compass
PRRI's survey on empathy reveals question design flaws, raising concerns about its framing and potential biases.
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Exploring Queer Religious Trauma Through the Lens of Horror Films
By The Moral Compass
As a queer person raised in Catholic purity culture, horror films have been vital in confronting and healing trauma.
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Mainline Protestant Pastors Face Challenges Amid Political Division
By The Moral Compass
Mainline Protestant pastors face challenges as congregations dwindle and political tensions rise during elections.
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El-Sayed Confronts Islamophobia and Defends Religious Freedom at Town Hall[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYKucEYGQw4[/embed]
By The Moral Compass
Abdul El-Sayed counters Islamophobic heckling, emphasizing constitutional rights against rising Christian nationalism.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYKucEYGQw4[/embed]
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More Americans of all political stripes support government benefits for low-income people − and Black Lives Matter could be a big reason why

By The Moral Compass on February 27, 2025

Americans' support for welfare has grown since 2012, with shifts in racial attitudes significantly contributing to this change.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjeD5exDrDQ[/embed]

Federal Testing Program Leader Peggy Carr Placed on Administrative Leave

Trump suspends testing official at Education Department : NPR

Federal Testing Program Leader Peggy Carr Placed on Administrative Leave

By The Moral Compass on February 26, 2025

The federal official leading “The Nation’s Report Card,” Peggy Carr, was put on leave. No reason was provided.

Trump Administration Criticized for Detaining Pregnant Migrant Youth
By The Moral Compass
Government records contradict Trump administration's claims
Despite concerns, pregnant migrant youth are detained in Texas, risking health. Records show policy inconsistencies.
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Immigrant families and new citizens find deeper meaning in voting
By The Moral Compass
Voting holds deep significance for new citizens like Nicole Solis-Sison, who feels a responsibility to protect others.
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Manx Shearwaters Experience Jet Lag During Atlantic Flights, Study Finds
By The Moral Compass
New research reveals Manx shearwaters experience jet lag. Their internal clocks fall out of sync during long flights.

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Democrats Poised to Regain House as Ad Spending Intensifies
By The Moral Compass
In the 2026 midterms, ad spending reveals a battle over Democratic gains. 70 House districts see heavy investments.
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Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Biden’s Methane Emission Rules
By The Moral Compass
The Trump administration proposes to scale back methane regulations, aiming to cut costs for the oil and gas industry.
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Faculty and students show how reporting is done when a university partners with local news
By The Moral Compass
Catherine Bilskie thought her job at the Solon Economist was ending, but a new owner from the University of Iowa stepped in.
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1 in 4 Pennsylvanians say they paid out of pocket for their annual checkup. Why isn’t insurance covering these preventive visits?
By The Moral Compass
Patients often face unexpected charges for preventive care visits, despite ACA protections. Understanding billing...
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We studied 1,584 data centers – and found the buildings full of machines are tied to modest local job growth
By The Moral Compass
Data centers require large investments but create few jobs. Skepticism grows as communities question their local benefits.
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Offering cash for votes is quite common – but here’s why it doesn’t work
By The Moral Compass
Politics involves power and money distribution. Trump's $5,000 offer to voters if Republicans win raises legal concerns.
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US inequality is getting worse in ways you might not expect
By The Moral Compass
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections focus on affordability, but rising anger over inequality fuels this sentiment, with many advocating for economic rebuilding to address disparities.
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