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1. Religion in America is disappearing. That’s great for politics.
By Michael Shermer in Politico
2. What should we do if ISIS wins? Live with it.
By Stephen M. Walt in Foreign Policy
3. To get rid of Dengue fever, we’re modifying the mosquitoes that carry it.
By Marc Zimmer in the Conversation
4. Putin’s warlords are slipping out of control.
By Adrian Karatnycky in the New York Times
5. Don’t get a degree in a “hot” field.
By Peter Cappelli in Money

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