The Double Life of Coca
In South America, countries struggle to protect traditional uses of coca while decreasing its currency in the addiction- and crime-addled cocaine trade.
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How the Opioid Crackdown Is Hurting Chronic Pain Patients
People who rely on opioids to work and live say a new federal guideline is making them suffer, even while overdose deaths continue to rise.
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Will the Iconic Skull of an Ancient Human Return to Zambia?
The United Kingdom has agreed to negotiate the possible relocation of the Kabwe skull. If the move occurs, it would be a triumph for repatriation efforts.
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How ICE’s Bogus Science Is Violating Human Rights
A forensic anthropologist explains why the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's use of X-rays to determine the age of asylum-seekers is wrong, legally and scientifically.
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Do Mobile Phones Set Citizens Free?
Mobile phones and social media can help create a better society. They can also be used to surveil, deceive, threaten, and incite violence.
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The Flipside of Counterfeit Goods
While imitation electronics bearing brand names like Apple are often illegal, partaking in these forbidden fruits may not be as sinful as it appears.