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Nashville attack renews calls for assault weapons ban – data shows there were fewer mass shooting deaths during an earlier 10-year prohibition
Analysis of the 10 years in which the US banned sales of assault weapons shows that it correlates with a drop in mass shooting deaths – a trend that r...
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When it comes to explaining elections in Congress, gerrymandering is overrated
A loud chorus of Democrats – and some Republicans, too – has for years claimed gerrymandering is costing their party seats in Congress. Is it true?
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What's at stake as protests rock Israel: 3 essential reads on democracy, security and human rights
Three scholars examine the implications of the crisis roiling Israel as hundreds of thousands of people protest across country.
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As longterm partnership with US fades, Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its diplomacy – and recent deals with China, Iran and Russia fit this strategy
Saudi Arabia’s choice of China to broker its deal with Iran surprised many, but is consistent with its foreign policy agenda.
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Why the growing number of foreign agent laws around the world is bad for democracy
Foreign agent laws claimed as a tool to fight back against foreign interference can also be used to silence critics and repress law-abiding NGOs, inde...
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Presidential hopefuls are considering these 5 practical factors before launching their 2024 campaigns
Senators, governors, representatives and past presidents have to weigh multiple factors before declaring their 2024 run for president. Campaign financ...
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Israel's military reservists are joining protests – transforming a political crisis potentially into a security crisis
A new group has joined the massive protests in Israel against the Netanyahu government’s proposed judicial changes: military reservists. And that’s un...
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Israel's military reservists are joining protests – potentially transforming a political crisis into a security crisis
A new group has joined the massive protests in Israel against the Netanyahu government’s proposed judicial changes: military reservists. And that’s un...
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Reaction to bronze sculpture of Coretta and Martin Luther King Jr. in Boston hasn't been good – and that's not bad for art that shatters conventions
A memorial to Coretta Scott and Martin Luther King Jr. has received stinging criticisms, but time will tell whether ‘The Embrace’ will endure as a che...
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Public radio can help solve the local news crisis -- but that would require expanding staff and coverage
The local news crisis is more than a problem of shuttered newsrooms and laid-off journalists. It’s a democracy crisis. And public radio can help fix i...
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Should the US ban TikTok? Can it? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it
Banning TikTok: What data privacy risk does the app pose, and what could the Chinese government do with data it collects? And is it even possible to b...
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In Congress, breaking unwritten rules that encouraged civility and enabled things to get done is becoming the new normal
The House of Representatives is breaking norms and establishing a new way for the body to do business.
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The view from Moscow and Beijing: What peace in Ukraine and a post-conflict world look like to Xi and Putin
The setting was grand, so too was the plan. But behind the peace plan put forward by China and welcomed by Russia, is the question, what do both natio...
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The Amazon is not safe under Brazil's new president – a roads plan could push it past its breaking point
Nearly 95% of deforestation in the Amazon occurs within 3.5 miles of a road or near a river. Brazil’s plans to ramp up exports may be on a collision c...
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A string of assassinations in Afghanistan point to ISIS-K resurgence – and US officials warn of possible attacks on American interests in next 6 month...
ISIS-K’s recent killings of Taliban brass are part of the extremist group’s long-term strategy. Will Taliban leaders contain the resurgence of violenc...
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Trump's unprecedented call for protests is the latest sign of his aim to degrade America's institutions
When former President Donald Trump summoned his fans to protest over what he called his imminent indictment, a scholar of democracy saw it as an autoc...
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What is the National Cybersecurity Strategy? A cybersecurity expert explains what it is and what the Biden administration has changed
The new National Cybersecurity Strategy reiterates the government’s focus on resilient infrastructure and taking the offensive against hackers. But it...
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Secession is here: States, cities and the wealthy are already withdrawing from America
Secession talk evokes fears of a second Civil War. But one scholar says secession is already happening in the US under a variety of guises.
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20 years on, George W. Bush's promise of democracy in Iraq and Middle East falls short
The Bush administration invaded Iraq with plans for it to become a democracy. But according to some social science measures, the country isn’t any mor...
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The collapse of major US banks leads to bills calling for more regulation
The recent collapse of three banks has lawmakers debating whether stricter regulations will prevent other banks from meeting the same fate.
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Estonia's e-governance revolution is hailed as a voting success – so why are some US states pulling in the opposite direction?
Americans can look to Estonia for lessons on how online voting systems can improve election integrity.
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3 reasons the Willow Arctic oil drilling project was approved – it's the latest battle in a long fight over Alaska's North Slope
Biden vowed ‘no more drilling on federal lands,’ but Russia’s war on Ukraine and pressures at home are hard to ignore.
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Prosecuting Russians for abducting Ukrainian children will require a high bar of evidence – and won't guarantee the children can come back home
The International Criminal Court is slated to soon issue its first arrest warrants for Russians allegedly responsible for war crimes in Ukraine.
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Neighbors Ohio and Michigan are moving further apart in politics – differences in ballot access may explain why
Voters in Michigan and Ohio once voted similarly in statewide and federal elections. Now, Michigan swings blue and Ohio is red.
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54% of firearm deaths in the US are from suicide – and easy access to a gun is a key risk factor
Keeping weapons locked away and unloaded reduces the risk of death by suicide for gun owners and their children.
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The luck of the Irish might surface on St. Patrick's Day, but it evades the Kennedy family, America's best-known Irish dynasty
Gothic storytelling, with its sinister atmosphere of conspiracy and other hallmarks, offers a way to reframe the Kennedy family lore.
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Downing of US drone in Russian jet encounter prompts counter claims of violations in the sky – an international law expert explores the arguments
International law states that states have to operate ‘due regard’ for the right of nations to fly drones above international waters. Washington claims...
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Fines for breaking US pollution laws can vary widely among states – that may violate the Constitution
A new study reveals wide disparities among state-issued Clean Water Act fines, and even among federal fines from regions to region. A law professor ex...
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Fines for breaking US pollution laws can vary widely among states – the disparity may violate the Constitution
A new study reveals wide disparities among state-issued Clean Water Act fines, and even among federal fines from regions to region. A law professor ex...
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Don't trust the news media? That's good
Journalism has been fodder for politicians’ contempt for generations. A huge percentage of the public doesn’t trust the news media either. That mistru...
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I went to CPAC to take MAGA supporters' pulse – China and transgender people are among the top 'demons' they say are ruining the country
A scholar of extremism attended the CPAC meeting in March, in part to try to understand political polarization, and only saw signs of a worsening divi...
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Biggest racial gap in prison is among violent offenders – focusing on intervention instead of incarceration could change the numbers
The US has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world. When it comes to violent offenders and the Black community, the system isn’t working, ...
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The complicated tragedy in war-torn Syria made worse by devastating earthquake and political dysfunction
The earthquake that struck Turkey and neighboring Syria on Feb. 6, 2023, was a natural disaster, but its consequences have been shaped by the human tr...
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Syria's earthquake survivors struggle in a disaster made far worse by civil war, bombed-out hospitals and currency collapse
The earthquake that struck Turkey and neighboring Syria on Feb. 6, 2023, was a natural disaster, but its consequences have been shaped by the human tr...
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What are the limits of presidential power to forgive student loans? A constitutional law expert answers 5 questions
The Supreme Court is considering the legality of the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan and whether the administration had the power...
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Russia wants military aid from China – here’s why this deal could help China, too
China and Russia’s relationship is complex. But China’s decision to support Russia’s war on Ukraine could ultimately come down to China’s own politica...
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The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. and sustained a movement for social change
From family to grassroots activists, these are some of the women who shaped MLK’s vision and campaigns.
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How the 'Holman rule' allows the House to fast-track proposals to gut government programs without debate or much thought at all
House Republicans have adopted a rule used periodically over the past 150 years that allows lawmakers to speed up and streamline votes to dismantle fe...
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Leading American medical journal continues to omit Black research, reinforcing a legacy of racism in medical knowledge
The lack of visibility by Black researchers and physicians in scientific literature perpetuates systemic racism in medicine.
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Why Tennessee's law limiting drag performances likely violates the First Amendment
Free speech protections in federal law likely mean a new Tennessee law restricting or banning some drag shows will be found unconstitutional, says a F...
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Americans remain hopeful about democracy despite fears of its demise – and are acting on that hope
A survey of more than 12,000 US voters found that Black Americans are among the most hopeful about the direction of politics – and they are turning th...
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Ukraine's new wartime unity lays the groundwork for eventual rebuilding, without the complex and stubborn divisions of the past
Often seen as divided, Ukrainian citizens are united in their nation’s defense against Russia and in their priorities for postwar reconstruction.
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Republicans are trying to build a multiracial right – will it work?
Will the GOP continue to stoke white grievance, or pursue a multiracial strategy that can expand its reach? Recent trends suggest that it can do both ...
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Politicians' health problems are important information for voters -- but reporters and candidates often conceal them
Health struggles are part of the human condition, but politicians often resist revealing full medical records. The media often help lawmakers hide the...
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5 things to know about Moldova and Transnistria – and why Russia's war in Ukraine is threatening their security, too
Moldova’s government has said that Russia is trying to overthrow its Western-leaning government and set up its own leaders there.
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Poland’s hospitality is helping many Ukrainian refugees thrive – 5 takeaways
About 1.5 million refugees are still there, with some putting down roots.
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Overclassification overkill: The US government is drowning in a sea of secrets
The US has an overclassification problem, which includes classifying documents about Santa Claus.
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The brief but shining life of Paul Laurence Dunbar, a poet who gave dignity to the Black experience
Paul Laurence Dunbar became the first Black writer to earn international acclaim through his poetry, essays and musical lyrics.
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Understanding mass incarceration in the US is the first step to reducing a swollen prison population
Experts still disagree about why the US prison population has grown so much over the last few decades. But crime is only one part of the problem.
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A more hawkish China policy? 5 takeaways from House committee's inaugural hearing on confronting Beijing
US lawmakers heard testimony that suggests the era of engagement with China is over. Rather, policy may be hardening.
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I've spent 5 years researching the heroic life of Black musician Graham Jackson, but teaching his story could be illegal under laws in Florida and Nor...
Jackson used his musical talents to overcome racial barriers in the United States. But telling Jackson’s story may not be legal under proposed laws re...
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Mocking the police got an Ohio man arrested – and the Supreme Court ignored The Onion's plea to define the limits of parody
A satirist posted a parody of a police Facebook page. He was arrested and jailed for four days. How far do free speech protections extend when it come...
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Which state you live in matters for how well environmental laws protect your health
An environmental health lawyer explains why some states have weaker rules than others, and how you can make your concerns heard.
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How Jimmy Carter integrated his evangelical Christian faith into his political work, despite mockery and misunderstanding
A media scholar who studied Carter and interviewed him explains how he attempted to translate Jesus’ teachings into action through his life of public ...
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All presidents avoid reporters, but Biden may achieve a record in his press avoidance
President Joe Biden may be nicer to reporters than his predecessor, but he’s not actually responsive to the press. He has held fewer press conferences...
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All wars eventually end – here are 3 situations that will lead Russia and Ukraine to make peace
Questions about whether warring parties agree about how the war will end and the costs of war or peace are all key factors to help assess when a confl...
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The looming stalemate in Ukraine one year after the Russian invasion
Considered to have one of the most powerful militaries in the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin has little to show for his invasion of Ukraine.
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I assisted Carter’s work encouraging democracy – and saw how his experience, persistence and engineer’s mindset helped build a freer Latin America ove...
A former staffer with The Carter Center saw how Jimmy Carter’s efforts to bring democracy to Latin America improved conditions, prevented bloodshed an...
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Biden's border crackdown explained – a refugee law expert looks at the legality and impact of new asylum rule
With the expiration of a pandemic-era restriction, the Biden administration is set to impose a new rule to curtail immigration at the US-Mexico border...
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Supreme Court unlikely to 'break the internet' over Google, Twitter cases -- rather, it is approaching with caution
Justices are weighing the arguments in two cases that have the potential of changing the way social media platforms operate.
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Violent extremists are not lone wolves – dispelling this myth could help reduce violence
The lone wolf metaphor used to describe mass shooters misinforms views of extremists – and law enforcement efforts to deter the violence.
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Globetrotting Black nutritionist Flemmie P. Kittrell revolutionized early childhood education and illuminated 'hidden hunger'
Kittrell’s legacy shows that home economics was always about more than cooking and sewing. It’s also a reminder that issues that affect families are s...
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Lesson from a year at war: In contrast to the Russians, Ukrainians master a mix of high- and low-end technology on the battlefield
A year ago, the Ukrainian military was largely equipped with Soviet-era weapons. It has since seen an influx of high-tech weapons. But it’s less what ...
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Russia announces its suspension from last nuclear arms agreement with the US, escalating nuclear tension
Putin’s announcement to Russia will no longer participate in the New START pauses the last remaining nuclear weapons agreement between the U.S. and Ru...
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I am a Ukrainian American political scientist, and this is what the past year of war has taught me about Ukraine, Russia and defiance
For a scholar who studies how different generations reacted to the end of the Soviet empire, the war in Ukraine is a collision of the professional and...
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Ukrainians' commitment to fight off Russia grows stronger, as does their expectation of victory, as war enters second year
Since Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014, more and more Ukrainians say that they feel pride for their country.
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Train derailments get more headlines, but truck crashes involving hazardous chemicals are more frequent and deadly in US
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is looking into new rules for trains. Trucks, however, are involved in thousands more hazmat incidents every y...
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War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots
The technology exists to build autonomous weapons. How well they would work and whether they could be adequately controlled are unknown. The Ukraine w...
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First ladies from Martha Washington to Jill Biden have gotten outsized attention for their clothing instead of their views
On Presidents Day, a women in politics scholar examines the meaning, and sometimes outsized focus, on first ladies’ fashion choices.
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Research on teen social media use has a racial bias – studies of white kids are widely taken to be universal
Black, Latino, Asian and Indigenous teens have different online experiences – both positive and negative – than their white peers. These differences a...
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Presidential greatness is rarely fixed in stone – changing attitudes on racial injustice and leadership qualities lead to dramatic shifts
Historians change their views of presidents over time, often because of the country’s changing views on race and moral leadership.
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Turkish President Erdoğan's grip on power threatened by devastating earthquake
Disaster-hit Turkey is due to stage a presidential vote in June. Erdoğan’s handling of the earthquake response – and his role in the country’s perceiv...
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