What's the G-7? An international economist explains
The G-7 nations, which include the US and UK, form the foundation of the modern global economy.
June 11, 2021
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Politics
Historic change: Arab political parties are now legitimate partners in Israel's politics and governm
An unwritten rule in Israeli politics kept Arab political parties out of ruling government coalitions -- until the latest…
June 11, 2021
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Sports writers could ditch the 'clown questions' and do better when it comes to press conferences
Athletes no longer need the press to communicate with fans. They can do that directly through social channels – and unless…
June 11, 2021
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What are 'ghost guns,' a target of Biden's anti-crime effort?
A scholar of untraceable firearms explains what they are and why President Joe Biden's administration is seeking to…
June 10, 2021
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Protesters marching in Elizabeth City, N.C., over Andrew Brown's killing are walking in the footstep
Many Americans first heard of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, when protests began after Andrew Brown Jr. was killed by sheriff's…
June 9, 2021
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Supreme Court weighs voting rights in a pivotal Arizona case
In Brnovich v. DNC, the court will decide whether two Arizona rules unfairly hurt poor, minority and rural voters. The ruling…
June 8, 2021
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As more climate migrants cross borders seeking refuge, laws will need to adapt
Climate migrants don’t fit neatly into the legal definitions of refugee or migrant, and that can leave them in limbo.…
June 8, 2021
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Mexican president suffers setback in country's deadliest election in decades
Thirty-six candidates were murdered since campaigning began in Mexico last September, including numerous members of the…
June 8, 2021
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Congress considers future of the military draft, while Supreme Court holds off
Questions include whether women should be compelled to register, as men are, and whether the draft and draft registration…
June 7, 2021
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'Bride kidnapping' haunts rural Kyrgyzstan, causing young women to flee their homeland
In rural Kyrgyzstan, 1 in 3 marriages begins with an abduction. Older generations see this as a harmless tradition, but…
June 7, 2021
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El Salvador's façade of democracy crumbles as president purges his political opponents
El Salvador 'is inching back toward its authoritarian past' after President Nayib Bukele fired five supreme court…
June 4, 2021
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Supreme Court affirms tribal police authority over non-Indians
A defendant who is not a Native American claimed tribal police had no power over him, even on tribal land. The Supreme Court…
June 3, 2021
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Belarus plane hijacking snarls Biden's hopes to repair strained US-Russia relationship
Some tension was inevitable at the June 16 US-Russia summit. But Vladimir Putin's defiant support for Belarus's…
June 3, 2021
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Driver's license suspensions for failure to pay fines inflict particular harm on Black drivers
Driver's license suspensions increase the probability that Black -- but not white -- drivers incur more traffic tickets,…
June 2, 2021
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Shot 55 years ago while marching against racism, James Meredith reminds us that powerful movements c
Meredith is a civil rights hero who doesn't fit neatly into political categories. He espouses conservative ideas, yet…
June 2, 2021
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Congress can't do much about fixing local police – but it can tie strings to federal grants
While many in America are looking to Congress to pass police reform legislation, the federal government has almost no control…
June 1, 2021
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Japanese American soldiers in World War II fought the Axis abroad and racial prejudice at home
Young Japanese American men who were incarcerated because they were presumed to be disloyal were considered loyal enough…
May 27, 2021
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Veterans took an especially bad hit during the pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic played out, veterans who were already lacking adequate benefits and resources found themselves…
May 27, 2021
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Colombian city beset by crime declares 'Black Lives Matter'
A lethal turf war between drug traffickers has terrorized Buenaventura, Colombia for months. Now protesters are demanding…
May 27, 2021
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Local newspapers can help reduce polarization with opinion pages that focus on local issues
The best op-ed pages operate like a town square, allowing readers to discuss and debate issues important to their communities…
May 27, 2021
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