Sightings
NIH Reports, Gene Linked to Optimism and Self-Esteem
"Some people think genes are destiny, that if you have a specific gene, then you will have a particular outcome. That is definitely not the case. This gene is one factor that influences psychological resources and depression, but there is plenty of room for environmental factors as well.” more »
Pew Reports: How People Learn About Their Local Community
As a rule, those with higher levels of education and higher levels of income are more likely to follow most of the local news topics asked about, particularly those with a civic dimension such as politics, government news, and community events. more »
FactCheck's Analysis of Orlando Debate; Fanciful Facts and Fiction
Nine Republican presidential candidates debated for two hours in Orlando, Fla., and they served up more exaggerations and falsehoods — about Obama, each other, and even Thomas Jefferson more »
Urban Institute Finds Surveillance Cameras Are Cost-Effective Tools for Cutting Crime
With state and municipal budgets shrinking and public safety resources diminishing, public surveillance camera systems offer local law enforcement agencies a cost-effective way to deter, document, and reduce crime more »
