Wisconsin’s Right-to-Work law was struck down by a circuit court judge on Friday, but our guest tells us why the controversial law will likely be upheld anyway. Violence kills about 1.5 million people each year, but research shows instances of violence could be on the decline. A science writer discusses these findings and shares other facts you might not know about violence. We also talk about female body image issues and the “plus-sized” label.
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Experts Say Right-to-Work Law Will Be Upheld Despite Being Struck Down In Circuit Court
Wisconsin’s right-to-work law passed and went into effect last year amid protests from unions and other groups. The law, which bars unions from collecting dues from private sector employees regardless of union membership, was called unconstitutional by a circuit court judge. But not all of the opponents of the right-to-work law are celebrating Friday’s decision yet, our guest tells us why he thinks the law will most likely be upheld.
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Science News: Fingerprinting Disease, Low-Tech Climate Change Solutions, Twenty Things You Didn't Know About Violence
Violence is part of the human condition. We talk to an editor from Discover Magazine about the science behind violence, including things like “terror management theory” and the link between being violent and being bipedal. We also learn about how researchers are trying to discover disease “fingerprints,” or learning the language of the immune system, and we talk about low-tech solutions for climate change being implemented in less developed countries.
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As models of different shapes and sizes show up on magazine covers from Glamour to Sports Illustrated, there’s been a conversation about the impact that will have on body image–and the phrase “plus-size.” An author looks at the latest news on popular culture and body image.
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