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…
The assassination of Haitian Pres. Jovanel Moïse in his home outside Port-au-Prince ended a presidency that had plunged…
Games can help players practice important skills related to civics and public life, like communication, empathy and compassion,…
The state's revised statute will likely lead to a flurry of lawsuits against firearms manufacturers and gun stores.…
Unlike in most countries, US Supreme Court justices enjoy life tenure. Some legal scholars believe that centuries-old custom,…
Economic opportunities, social norms and expanding education and employment options for many women help explain why U.S.…
The court upheld two Arizona laws that limit when, where and how people can vote.The ruling further guts the Voting Rights…
University trustees are among the least-studied groups in higher education. Increasingly, they're making news – as…
A scholar of race and racism explains what critical race theory is – and how many people get it wrong.
China limited families to one child from 1980 to 2015 to curb population growth. The policy paid off economically for the…
Johnson’s victory, in the manliest of sports, contradicted claims of racial supremacy by whites and demonstrated that…
A scholar of early US history celebrates the country's 245th birthday with six under-appreciated ideas about the founding…
Despite growing public criticism over how much counties, cities and towns spend on policing, many are increasing officer…
Government investment in roads, railroads and other public services has always involved social programming, both for good…
A Supreme Court ruling about a student's free-speech rights won't stem the torrent of crude, disrespectful speech…
To be politically successful, coalitions need to be unified. But that pressure to unify can spell trouble for groups –…
The Mahanoy v. B.L. ruling did not give schools or free-speech advocates the clear lines they may have wanted, but it did…
Maasai in Tanzania use their mobile phones all the time – usually to communicate with people they already know. But dialing…
Are the election law changes proposed in statehouses across the country really as bad as some say? An election law scholar…
Having survived the HIV/AIDS pandemic, gay communities in the US were well equipped to get residents health and social services…
Starting in July 2021, most US families will get monthly payments from the IRS of either $250 or $300 per child under 18.