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Education July 30, 2024

5 growing threats to academic freedom

by Isaac Kamola, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The ability to teach and conduct research free from political interference is the cornerstone of…

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Housing July 30, 2024

Homeless service providers could help more people overcome homelessness if they measured success differently

by Morvarid Rahmani, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Homelessness is a major problem in the U.S., and it’s getting worse: A…

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Opinion July 30, 2024

Should Trump Dump Vance? What Does The Historical Record Suggest?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College One of the leading stories coming out of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has been the struggles of…

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Politics July 29, 2024

JD Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate marks the end of Republican conservatism

by Karyn Amira, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Since Donald Trump chose Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate, it’s been…

Elections July 27, 2024

GOP attacks against Kamala Harris were already bad – they are about to get worse

by Stephen J. Farnsworth, University of Mary Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Public opinion polls suggest that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is doing…

Opinion July 24, 2024

2024 Is Not Like 1968. But Here’s How We Can Make Sure It Stays That Way

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College A frequent mantra of the media nowadays is to claim “2024 is just like 1968.” It isn’t the case. Nevertheless,…

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Health Care July 23, 2024

Harris, Once Biden’s Voice on Abortion, Would Take an Outspoken Approach to Health

This article by Stephanie Armour, Julie Appleby, and Julie Rovner first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour and Julie Appleby, KFF Health News and Julie Rovner,…

Policy July 21, 2024

Heritage Foundation’s ‘Project 2025’ is just the latest action plan from a group with an over 50-year history of steering GOP lawmaking

by Zachary Albert, Brandeis University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the 2024 presidential election heats up, some people are hearing about the Heritage Foundation…

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Immigration July 21, 2024

After more than 40 years, the federal right to free education for immigrant students finds itself in the crosshairs of conservatives

by Tara Sonenshine, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Texas once had a law that allowed public schools to charge tuition for undocumented immigrant…

Justice July 21, 2024

Voting rights at risk after Supreme Court makes it harder to challenge racial gerrymandering

by Sam D. Hayes, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Two recent Supreme Court rulings on congressional redistricting will have starkly different consequences for…

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