short readsSep 15, 2014 In its peaceful nature and uncertain outcome, Scotland’s independence vote stands out Scotland’s independence referendum stands out from most other such votes in two ways: its peaceful nature and doubt as to its outcome.
short readsAug 6, 2014 Reshaping the workplace: Tech-related jobs that didn’t exist (officially, at least) 15 years ago Technological change already has reshaped the U.S. workforce — creating new job categories while others fade away.
short readsJun 23, 2014 Five years in, recovery still underwhelms compared with previous ones The current economic recovery, which hit the five-year mark this month, has underperformed other recent expansions that have lasted at least as long.
reportMay 22, 2007 Four-in-Ten Americans Have Close Friends or Relatives Who are Gay A new survey also finds that those with homosexual or lesbian relatives or friends are more likely to accept gay marriage and oppose the firing of gay teachers.