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A study of China’s legislature finds that, contrary to the common view of them as mere “rubber stamps,” these bodies can and do influence policy by modifying bills through deliberation. This challenges our understanding of how authoritarian systems work and suggests that even non-democratic governments have spaces for internal debate and policy adjustment.
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Research introduces the concept of “energy uncertainty,” exploring the social and personal experience of not having reliable access to power. This framework moves beyond just counting who has electricity to understand the stress and instability caused by unpredictable energy supplies, which is crucial for designing better social and energy policies.
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A study on public schools shows that simply having a diverse student body isn’t enough to gain community support; true inclusion is the critical factor. This means that efforts focused only on diversity numbers without creating an inclusive environment are likely to fail in building the broad public backing that schools need.
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