by Nick Marx, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Season 27 premiere of “South Park” in July 2025 began like so many…
by Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking engagement…
[Editor’s note: This is an evergreen article I frequently resurrect and rework as our readership increases, because the Bagby brothers were a fascinating throwback to Depression-era roving bandits, and they…
by Sonja Fritzsche, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In “The Singularity is Nearer: When We Merge with AI,” the futurist Ray Kurzweil…
by Claire B. Wofford, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s penchant to act first, ask later was on full display…
by Deborah Widiss, Indiana University; Rachel Arnow-Richman, University of Florida; Stephanie Bornstein, Loyola Law School Los Angeles, and Tristin Green, Loyola Law School Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in…
by Jordan Miller, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, long considered the nation’s – if not…
by Sara Giordano, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Even if you don’t recall many facts from high school biology, you likely remember…
by Jaime L. Kucinskas, Hamilton College and Yvonne Zylan, University of Calgary, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For many Americans, work is not just about…
This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen September 3, 2025 The Trump administration has given notice that political appointees, rather than…