What is fascism?
Given the current, often erroneous, use of the term 'fascist' to describe political movements and leaders, it's…
February 25, 2021
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Deported veterans, stranded far from home after years of military service, press Biden to bring them
At least 92 US military veterans were deported between 2013 and 2018. These deportees are not currently included in Biden's…
February 25, 2021
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From 'aliens' to 'noncitizens' – the Biden administration is proposing to change a legal term to rec
Words matter, writes an immigration scholar. It is far easier to deny the humanity of an 'alien' than to do so for…
February 23, 2021
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How Black cartographers put racism on the map of America
Mapping is one way African Americans fight for equality and help each other navigate a racially hostile landscape.
February 23, 2021
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Biden's Cabinet of many women shows other world leaders that US takes gender equality seriously
Research shows that when one country – particularly a powerful one – puts more women in power, other nations tend to…
February 22, 2021
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Rev. Raphael Warnock's historic US Senate win broke more barriers than you may think
Rev. Warnock became the first African American to defeat an incumbent senator and the first African American to win a US…
February 22, 2021
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Why do mass shootings spawn conspiracy theories?
When many people believe the government is trying to take away their guns, events that make guns look bad can be misinterpreted…
February 19, 2021
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Rethinking the US-China fight: Does China really threaten American power abroad?
A scholar of global relations says China seems worried about its future. Meanwhile, the US and Europe still treat China…
February 19, 2021
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Australia, fighting Facebook, is the latest country to struggle against foreign influence on journal
The battle between media companies and foreign governments over who controls the news dates back some 150 years, to when…
February 18, 2021
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I interviewed 48 bankrupt Americans – here's who they blame for their financial troubles
Few middle-class Americans undergoing Chapter 13 bankruptcy blame the government. They portray themselves as hardworking…
February 18, 2021
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What belief in extraterrestrial visitors to Earth reveals about trust in elections
Americans who believe aliens have visited Earth are more likely than disbelievers to say that Joe Biden is not the legitimate…
February 18, 2021
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Debunking the myth of legislative gridlock
The idea that Washington, DC is paralyzed by gridlock rests on half-truths about the legislative process and a basic misunderstanding…
February 17, 2021
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How the National Guard became the go-to military force for riots and civil disturbances
Some 5,000 National Guardsmen will stay in Washington to protect the Capitol into March, according to the Pentagon. The…
February 17, 2021
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46,218 news transcripts show ideologically extreme politicians get more airtime
When far-right and far-left politicians get most of the media attention, it hurts democracy.
February 16, 2021
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'Indian Country' is excited about the first Native American secretary of the interior – and the prom
If confirmed, US Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico would be the first Native American to run the agency that interacts with…
February 16, 2021
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Indian farmers are a powerful force in Indian politics, and here's why their protests matter
India's farmers have been protesting for months. An expert on India's agricultural sector explains why governments…
February 16, 2021
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Trump's acquittal is a sign of ‘constitutional rot’ – partisanship overriding principles
The vote to acquit former President Trump for inciting the attack on the Capitol is a symptom of the dramatic decline of…
February 13, 2021
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Why the British abandoned impeachment – and what the US Congress might do next
In the early 19th century, the British – who had invented impeachment centuries before – decided it no longer served…
February 12, 2021
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It's not just Trump – presidents and politicians have long shredded etiquette
'Mind your manners' isn't just something your mother told you. Manners – and civility – are an essential…
February 12, 2021
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Young Republicans split from Trump and GOP elders on US foreign policy: 3 charts
'America First' may not be long for this world. Surveys show many GOP members under 35 are closer to Democrats on…
February 12, 2021
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