| In Illinois, Democrats face a test of big-tent values Posted: 19 Mar 2018 12:53 PM PDT ![In Illinois, Democrats face a test of big-tent values]( "In Illinois, Democrats face a test of big-tent values") In recent days, dozens of anti-abortion activists, mostly college students giving up their spring break, have descended on the Chicago suburbs to canvass for votes – for a Democrat. Rep. Dan Lipinski of Illinois is something of an endangered species: one of the last Democrats in the House of Representatives who consistently votes against abortion rights.
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| The light Stephen Hawking leaves behind Posted: 19 Mar 2018 12:30 PM PDT ![The light Stephen Hawking leaves behind]( "The light Stephen Hawking leaves behind") The British scientist is praised for shedding light on black holes. In too many countries, leaders have "weaponized" false information to exert power, either at home or in other nations. This is creating a backlash in favor of truth-telling, a movement that needs heroes like Dr. Hawking who can inspire others to seek understanding.
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| When a young person is in crisis, this woman is a text away Posted: 19 Mar 2018 12:16 PM PDT ![When a young person is in crisis, this woman is a text away]( "When a young person is in crisis, this woman is a text away") This essay is part of an occasional series provided by our partner organization Encore.org, which created the Generation to Generation (Gen2Gen) campaign – inviting those in midlife and beyond to connect with kids who need champions. Since most of the texters who reach out to us are under the age of 25, this activity provides me with the chance to interact with the younger generation and connect with them in a compassionate way. Crisis counselors graduate from a six-week, 34-hour training program that includes video modules covering good contact techniques and issues such as self-harm, suicide, depression, bullying, and gender/sexual identity.
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| On tariffs, many farmers break sharply with Trump Posted: 19 Mar 2018 11:27 AM PDT ![On tariffs, many farmers break sharply with Trump]( "On tariffs, many farmers break sharply with Trump") Glenn Brunkow eases his pickup past the land his great-great-great-grandfather homesteaded in the 1860s, pointing out the rich soil where he'll grow soybeans this year, and then turns into a cow pasture. "This is kind of like Christmas, coming out here every morning," says Mr. Brunkow on a brisk March day, stopping to wait for a calf in his path as it takes a long, deep draught from its mother's udder. Not only are the soon-to-be implemented tariffs already driving up the cost of farm equipment, but other countries are threatening to retaliate by targeting US agricultural exports.
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