There's a trade-off when presidents appoint loyalists. A loyalist may not be as competent as the position demands, but…
The 2020 census will count same-sex couples across the US. A broader count of the LGBT population would be even better.
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Where people live in the US is still often influenced by racial discrimination. Is the federal government doing enough to…
The Democratic Party is a mishmash of causes and interest groups. The party's future will be determined by how its leaders…
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Research suggests that government spending on very young children is a good investment.
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The Second Amendment was barely taught in constitutional law classes two decades ago. That changed after a 2008 Supreme…
Getting to the White House would mean overcoming issues of race and gender.
Research on profound human suffering requires more than intellectual understanding of legal and political mechanics. It…
US-Japan relations are under pressure. As leaders of the two countries meet this week, a scholar tells the story of the…
As president, Donald Trump has taken a harsh stance toward Cuba. But his real estate company has tried twice to open Trump…
Are air strikes really a way to hold the Syrian regime responsible for its alleged atrocities against humanity? History…
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The United Nations Charter doesn't allow the use of military force to prevent chemical weapons attacks — no matter…
Paul Ryan, the Republican speaker of the House, just announced his retirement, and the race to replace him started before…
A grassroots movement is fighting for transparency and accountability on North Carolina's involvement in torture.