We studied jail conditions and jail deaths − here's what we found
Higher jail mortality is related to jail turnover rates and demographics.
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Politics
Mexico will soon elect its first female president – but that landmark masks an uneven march toward w
Women represent half of Mexico’s Congress and hold key positions in politics and the judiciary. But the country is still…
November 13, 2023
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Ethiopia's Abiy takes a page from Russia, China in asserting the right to restore historical claim t
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed claims his landlocked country has a right to demand maritime access to a Red Sea port…
November 13, 2023
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Erdogan's stance on Israel reflects desire to mix politics with realpolitik – and still remain a rel
Turkey and Israel exchanged tit-for-tat diplomatic withdrawals over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s pro-Hamas stance…
November 10, 2023
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Maine voters don't like their electric utilities, but they balked at paying billions to buy them out
Power companies can be publicly or privately owned and may report to corporate boards, local governments or co-op members.…
November 9, 2023
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Abortion rights victories show this issue is unlikely to fade in 2024 elections − 3 things to know
The new constitutional amendment to protect the right to abortion in Ohio − as well as other wins for Democrats − shows…
November 9, 2023
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What is the rule of proportionality, and is it being observed in the Israeli siege of Gaza?
An expert on the laws of war argues that the burden is now on Israel to show that the heavy death toll in Gaza is proportionate…
November 9, 2023
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With government funding running out soon, expect more brinkmanship despite public dismay at politica
The deadline to fund the US government is fast approaching, and it will take a Congress seemingly addicted to brinkmanship…
November 9, 2023
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As national political omens go, Republicans sought middle ground on abortion in Virginia − and still
Democrats regained the Virginia legislature in the 2023 election, and that spells trouble for Republicans seeking to win…
November 9, 2023
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Chechnya's boss and Putin’s foot soldier: How Ramzan Kadyrov became such a feared figure in Russia
The leader of Chechnya rules with brute force, impunity and near autonomy. Why doesn’t Vladimir Putin rein him in?
November 9, 2023
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International reaction to Gaza siege has exposed the growing rift between the West and the Global So
At the United Nations and elsewhere, the response by the US and Western Europe to evens in Israel and Gaza have been out…
November 8, 2023
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In Gaza, the underground war between Israeli troops and Hamas fighters in the tunnels is set to begi
Tunnel warfare tends to lessen any advantages a stronger, more advanced attacker might otherwise expect – and to favor…
November 8, 2023
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Both Israel and Palestinian supporters accuse the other side of genocide – here's what the term actu
People talk about genocide in a few different ways, ranging from technical to colloquial – but a war of words does not…
November 7, 2023
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Generative AI like ChatGPT could help boost democracy – if it overcomes key hurdles
Political scientists have begun to investigate ways AI can help people understand politics better and get more voices into…
November 7, 2023
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Young men in violent parts of Philadelphia, Chicago die from guns at a higher rate than US troops in
Mass shootings account for only about 3% of gun homicides in the U.S.
November 7, 2023
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Supreme Court justices consider whether to uphold law that keeps guns out of the hands of domestic a
An important tool in the fight against domestic violence is under scrutiny in a major US Supreme Court case.
November 6, 2023
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Why are US politicians so old? And why do they want to stay in office?
Many years beyond the average American retirement age, politicians vie for power and influence. Their constituents tend…
November 6, 2023
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As Ohio and other states decide on abortion, anti-abortion activists look to rebrand themselves as n
An analysis of anti-abortion rights groups in the US shows that while some specifically turn to Christianity to explain…
November 6, 2023
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It's not just about facts: Democrats and Republicans have sharply different attitudes about removing
One person’s content moderation is another’s censorship when it comes to Democrats’ and Republicans’ views on handling…
November 3, 2023
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Israel-Hamas war puts China's strategy of 'balanced diplomacy' in the Middle East at risk
Beijing’s tone on the Middle East crisis has shifted since Hamas’s initial attack, becoming increasingly pro-Palestinian.
November 3, 2023
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