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One of the Peak Times for Divorce Is Nearly Over
They didn’t set out to do a study on divorce, but two University of Washington researchers poring over a range of sociological data saw such a clear pattern emerge that they’ve ended up with one. -
KOMO Radio | UW's Pepper Schwartz on Anthony Weiner's behavior
KOMO Radio's Herb Weisbaum interviews Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology at the UW, about the scandal surrounding politician Anthony Weiner. -
Divorce rates spike in March and August — and here's why
While many are falling over themselves in love during the spring, a new study has found that divorce filings spike seasonally, too. -
What Do People Tweet At The Dead? How We Mourn On Twitter Is Unique, Researchers Find
Everyone dies eventually, but our social media accounts often live on — which presents interesting and unprecedented consequences for the grieving process. -
A blind date--to say 'I do': 'Married at First Sight' proves the unpredictability of romance
Beyond the obvious gimmick, "Married at First Sight" gives a fascinating glimpse into the anatomy of human romance.
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6 Negative Thoughts That Can Destroy A Relationship
Relationship experts, including UW professor of sociology Pepper Schwartz, beg you to stop thinking these thoughts.
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Summer vacations can lead to divorce
Filings for divorce spike twice a year, in March and August, according to a new UW study.
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6 Negative Thoughts That Can Destroy A Relationship
Marriage therapists beg you to stop thinking these thoughts. -
How To Stay Married When You’re With Hillary But He’s With Trump
Like the wall Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wants to build along the United States-Mexico border, this election cycle is dividing couples up in a major way. -
The Link Between Money and Aggressive Policing
Are police making too many stops for minor issues, and could the number of violent confrontations between police and civilians be reduced by reducing the number of confrontations over all? -
Women divorce better than men: They’re happier, more confident and less likely to self-destruct
New research debunks the sexist stereotype that women grow bitter and jaded after separating from their husbands. -
In Some States, Defendants Can Be Charged Hundreds of Dollars Just to Face a Jury
A good measure of how highly a government values “public safety” is the amount spent incarcerating people; a good measure of how little it values people is how much it costs an individual to be impris -
The cost of criminalizing poverty: Column
Americans often pay for their crimes twice — first with a prison sentence, then with a lifetime of debt many will never be able to escape. -
Want a Medal with that Doctorate?
The College of Arts & Sciences awarded its 2016 Graduate Medal to three exceptional graduate students.
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Nicolas Kristof | Is it a crime to be poor?
The United States has reinstated a broad system of debtors’ prisons, in effect making it a crime to be poor. Alexes Harris, associate professor of sociology at the UW, is quoted.