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Angela L. Thompson, Ph.D.

Dr. Thompson received her B.A. in English and Sociology from Wellesley College, her joint M.A. in Sociology and Women’s Studies from Brandeis University, and her Ph.D. in Sociology also from Brandeis University.

Articles by the Author

Lit candles and signs that say "Stop Putin" commemorating Ukrainian victims.

Authoritarianism Gone Wild

The crises with Russia and Ukraine keep escalating. Threats of invasion and all-out war have the world on edge. Neither discussions between President Biden and

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A Toddler’s Shopping Spree

Two-year-old Ayaansh Kumar went on a $2,000 shopping spree. How could a toddler go shopping? By playing with his mom’s cell phone. Mother, Madhu Kumar,

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Amazon Fake Reviews?

Estimates are that around 42 percent of the reviews on Amazon are fake, and when it comes to electronics, some contend that upward of 61

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A family of four cooking together in the kitchen at home.

Who is Your Family?

Three very different stories were in the news recently. The first was about an Australian family of four who was stuck in the outback and

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A statue of a Hindu god, Ganesha.

Religious Dilemmas

What role should religion play in secular life? This question has been debated for decades. From prayer in public schools to the Ten Commandments in the

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