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Study: Young Israelis Leaning More Conservative

JERUSALEM -- A survey released today finds young Israelis are moving to the right politically, as peace talks with the Palestinians remain stalled and the Middle East erupts around them. The study finds that 60 percent of Jewish teenagers between the ages of 15 and 18 prefer "strong" leaders to the rule of law. It also...

The Revised Concussion Rulebook: What It Means for Kids and Contact Sports

(Nov. 2) -- Concussions, no matter how minor the symptoms, need to be a top medical priority for young athletes, their coaches and their parents. That's the bottom line from a top medical advisory board, which Monday issued a rigorous new set of recommendations on the management of concussive injuries. After months of...

Opinion: It's Too Late for Obama to Fire Up Young Voters

(Oct. 28) -- You'd think that the under-30 crowd would be displaying an unprecedented amount of interest in this non-presidential election year. After all, an election season featuring former teen witches, bestiality-loving bigots and ex-felons, to say nothing of the impact it will have on the remainder of President...

Top 5 Most Dubious Claims in Beloit College's Class of '14 'Mindset List'

(Aug. 17) -- Every year since 1998, Wisconsin's Beloit College has released its "Mindset List" with the stated intention of informing college professors of the cultural touchstones of the incoming class. It is arguably more successful at making the youth seem like snotty, self-centered egomaniacs who know nothing of...