Rose Conlon
Stories
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For Pagans, winter solstice is a time for reflection and celebration
Saturday (December 21) is winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In many pagan religions, the day is marked by Yule: a holiday that's a time of both reflection and celebration
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Why these nuns have filed more than 350 shareholder resolutions
In the small town of Atchison, Kan., some unlikely investors are making a name for themselves as outspoken shareholder activists.
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Mental Health
Mental health experts warn of social media's impact on teens
Teenagers spend nearly five hours a day, on average, on social media. And there's growing consensus that it's a big problem for their mental health.
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National
Kansas Supreme Court rules against strict abortion laws amidst an influx of patients
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled against two anti-abortion laws, suggesting other restrictions could fall. The state has received numerous patients from states with tighter laws.
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National
Kansas doctors say mentorship can help as women are still underrepresented in surgery
Women comprise more than half of medical school graduates, but the number of female surgeons is low. A club at a Kansas medical school offers them support and mentorship.