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As Black immigrants, Haitians are doubly marginalized by structural racism embedded in US immigration policies and the broader…
Around 20 military sites across Iran, Iraq and Syria were hit in retaliatory strike. But Israel held back from targets that…
Trump’s use of violent words has increased over time. By 2024, his use of violent language had surpassed nearly all other…
Where next for the militant group that is weakened, alienated from Arab moderate governments and increasingly unpopular…
Trump wanted to turn the US military on American citizens while he was president. He has increaslngly said he would do so…
Repressive countries have more success in co-opting support to silence overseas critics with governments they trade with.
Restoring Clingmans Dome to its original name of Kuwohi is a significant example of place name repatriation, or the return…
Research shows that when abortion rights are on the ballot, democracy wins − including in the US.
A decade ago, people did not even agree on the traits that defined women politicians. Now they see women seeking political…
A new study finds that immigrants contribute about $2.2 trillion annually to the US economy, and that might be an undercount.
Key freedoms for US citizens against excessive government power are contained in the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments…
Researchers measured lawmakers’ wealth and found that those whose Southern ancestors owned slaves before abolition have…
A trained social worker helps people without homes obtain the support they need and addresses other residents’ concerns…
Donald Trump won North Carolina in 2016 and 2020, but that doesn’t mean he can win again in 2024. Such is the nature of…
A scholar of fashion and politics explains what people can understand about the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates…
Hold your breath and make sure you vote, because the result is likely to be a squeaker.
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As Florida and North Carolina change voting rules because of the hurricanes, they might face legal challenges – and open…
Modern survey research does face challenges from changes in technology and in how people live their increasingly busy lives.