by Fred L. Pincus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Two big assumptions underlie President Donald Trump’s attack on diversity, equity…
by Margaret Levenstein, University of Michigan and John Kubale, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] People rely on data from federal agencies every…
By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College “The current decennial Census brings up again the possibilities for chicanery in redrawing of electoral districts. It is sometimes felt…
by Laura Madokoro, Carleton University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Sanctuary cities in the United States, which limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, have…
by Niles Francis, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 11, 2025 Stop me if you’ve heard this story before. Gov. Brian Kemp…
by Donald Heflin, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A hastily arranged summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is set…
by Stephen Przybylinski, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Homelessness is on the rise in the United States, and in some places, it…
by David Alff, University at Buffalo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When former President Joe Biden unveiled his US$1.9 trillion infrastructure plan in 2021, he…
by Debbie Felton, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “No Kings” rallies. “Good Trouble” protests. “Rage against the Regime” uprisings. These events in the…
by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The gerrymandering drama in Texas – and beyond – has continued to unfold after…