We are all propagandists now
America's public sphere is broken because propaganda has replaced political communication. How did we all become propagandists?
July 20, 2021
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Politics
Bioweapons research is banned by an international treaty – but nobody is checking for violations
The sketchy history of international efforts to control bioweapons suggests that nations will resist cooperative monitoring…
July 19, 2021
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The US withdraws from Afghanistan after 20 years of war: 4 questions about this historic moment
A scholar and practitioner of foreign policy and national security offers personal and professional perspectives on the…
July 15, 2021
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From the labor struggles of the 1930s to the racial reckoning of the 2020s, the Highlander school ha
The training center, which welcomed Rosa Parks and John Lewis before they became famous, still empowers and inspires marginalized…
July 14, 2021
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Cuba protests: 4 essential reads on dissent in the post-Castro era
Experts explain the recent history behind the rare public outpouring of anger in Cuba.
July 13, 2021
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US immigration judges considering asylum for unaccompanied minors are 'significantly influenced' by
Immigration judges must base their decisions to grant asylum to immigrant children on whether these children have realistic…
July 13, 2021
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Who's running Haiti after president's assassination? 5 questions answered
President Moïse is dead. Two politicians say they're in charge. Parliament is suspended. A Haitian studies scholar…
July 12, 2021
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How Latin America's protest superheroes fight injustice and climate change – and sometimes crime, to
In Latin America, common citizens have often donned outlandish outfits and comic book-inspired personas to lead demonstrations…
July 12, 2021
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Trump can't beat Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in court – but the fight might be worth more than a w
Former President Trump is asking the courts to do what tycoon Trump once would have denounced: tell some of America’s…
July 8, 2021
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America's founders believed civic education and historical knowledge would prevent tyranny – and fos
Democracies degenerate because of cunning leaders. Democracies also crumble because of the people themselves -- and the…
July 8, 2021
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Haiti's president assassinated: 5 essential reads to give you key history and insight
Expert background on Haiti, where President Jovenel Moïse's July 7 killing is the latest in the Caribbean nation's…
July 8, 2021
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Yes, US states did get more money from Washington than they needed for COVID-19 relief
The federal government sent a lot of money to states to help with an anticipated COVID-related economic downturn. Turns…
July 7, 2021
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Slain Haitian president faced calls for resignation, sustained mass protests before killing
The assassination of Haitian Pres. Jovanel Moïse in his home outside Port-au-Prince ended a presidency that had plunged…
July 7, 2021
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5 digital games that teach civics through play
Games can help players practice important skills related to civics and public life, like communication, empathy and compassion,…
July 7, 2021
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New York defines illegal firearms use as a 'public nuisance' in bid to pierce gun industry's powerfu
The state's revised statute will likely lead to a flurry of lawsuits against firearms manufacturers and gun stores.…
July 7, 2021
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Should the Supreme Court have term limits?
Unlike in most countries, US Supreme Court justices enjoy life tenure. Some legal scholars believe that centuries-old custom,…
July 6, 2021
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Expanding opportunities for women and economic uncertainty are both factors in declining US fertilit
Economic opportunities, social norms and expanding education and employment options for many women help explain why U.S.…
July 6, 2021
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Supreme Court blunts voting rights in Arizona – and potentially nationwide – in controversial ruling
The court upheld two Arizona laws that limit when, where and how people can vote.The ruling further guts the Voting Rights…
July 1, 2021
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Trustees' handling of Nikole Hannah-Jones' tenure application shows how university boards often fail
University trustees are among the least-studied groups in higher education. Increasingly, they're making news – as…
June 30, 2021
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Critical race theory: What it is and what it isn't
A scholar of race and racism explains what critical race theory is – and how many people get it wrong.
June 30, 2021
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