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Attempted assassination of Slovak prime minister follows country’s slide into political polarization
The shooting of Robert Fico was ‘politically motivated,’ authorities say.
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Some states’ populations are very much like the US overall – including 5 key states in the 2024 presidential election
Comparing states’ populations on a range of demographic and socioeconomic data reveals similarities and differences across the nation.
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Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric taps into Hindu replacement fears that trace back to colonial India
The Indian prime minister made reference to communities that have “too many children” in a veiled reference to Muslims.
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A silent Trump with eyes closed and a convicted liar on the stand − 2 experienced observers of Trump’s criminal trial discuss what stands out
Lying liars and closed eyes − both played roles in the most recent chapter of former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York City.
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You should call House members ‘representatives,’ because that’s what they are − not ‘congressmen’ or ‘congresswomen’
Members of the House of Representatives relish their connection to their districts and their constituents. So why are they called “Congressman” or “Co...
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Preying on white fears worked for Georgia’s Lester Maddox in the ’60s − and is working there for Donald Trump today
Ardent segregationist Lester Maddox became governor of Georgia after earning the admiration of white voters by refusing to integrate his chicken resta...
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Plant-based meat alternatives are trying to exit the culture wars – an impossible task?
As vegan meat companies lose revenue, one company is trying a new packaging approach to bring in new consumers. But this step is unlikely to help end ...
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An obscure provision of Ohio law could keep Biden off the ballot there in November
Ohio remains stuck with a deadline that won’t allow Joe Biden, running for reelection, to appear on the November ballot. The GOP-run Legislature does ...
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Term limits aren’t the answer
Very few Americans believe Congress is doing a good job. Some of them have a simple solution: Throw the bums out and institute term limits. But that c...
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Confusion over how pregnancy dates are measured is widespread – and makes for uninformed debate over abortion limits
Most Americans surveyed did not know how pregnancies are dated or how long a trimester is – but this is especially true among some groups, like people...
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Haitians looking to escape violence and chaos face hostility in neighboring Dominican Republic
With legal routes to the US curtailed, many Haitians are looking to cross the border into the Dominican Republic − but a shaky reception awaits.
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The price of rebuilding Ukraine goes up each day − but shirking the bill will cost even more
The World Bank estimates that it will take $480 billion of investment to get Ukraine back on its feet after the war.
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I’ve spent decades overseeing relief operations around the world, and here’s what’s going wrong in Gaza
A United Nations agency known as UNRWA is the main player in crisis response in Gaza – but Israel will no longer work with UNRWA, and border crossings...
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A jacket, a coin, a letter − relics of Omaha Beach battle tell the story of D-Day 80 years later
Artifacts held in the National Museum of American History provide personal details about the Normandy invasion.
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Sudan’s descent into chaos sets stage for al-Qaida to make a return to historic stronghold
With both sides in Sudan’s civil war accused of recruiting Islamist militiamen, terrorist groups look set to capitalize on a power vacuum.
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A sex scandal that’s boring the public − and a judge forced to keep Trump focused
A former judge and an expert on political communication dissect the most recent week of Donald Trump’s hush-money trial.
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Polarization may phase out of American politics as younger generations shift into power
Younger generations today agree more on key national issues than older generations do. A time of intense polarization may be ending.
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Why some people receiving federal benefits don’t consider themselves poor − even though poverty rates have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic
Eliminating poverty has not been a major campaign issue during the 2024 presidential campaign.
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Section 702 foreign surveillance law lives on, but privacy fight continues
Privacy advocates lost out when Congress reauthorized Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without major reforms. But the renewal ...
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What early 2024 polls are revealing about voters of color and the GOP − and it’s not all about Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump has made some inroads with voters of color by appealing to law and order, conservative social values and mistrust of gov...
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Justice Sotomayor’s health isn’t the real problem for Democrats − winning elections is
When it comes to the Supreme Court, progressives are now in the position where conservatives found themselves for many years. They’re on the outside l...
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US drone warfare faces questions of legitimacy, study of military chaplains shows
The use of drone strikes raises a host of ethical issues. US military chaplains − the armed forces’ moral conscience − have questions.
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Could Biden stop Netanyahu’s plans? A national security expert looks at Israel’s attack on Rafah
The US put a pause on an arms shipment to Israel as it launched a Rafah offensive. This is not the first time the US and Israel have publicly disagree...
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War games risk stirring up troubled waters as Philippines − emboldened by US − squares up to Beijing at sea
US Marines and Philippine forces are taking part in joint military exercises just 100 miles off the southern tip of Taiwan.
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How to tell if a conspiracy theory is probably false
Conspiracy theories abound. What should you believe − and how can you tell?
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Voting in unconstitutional districts: US Supreme Court upended decades of precedent in 2022 by allowing voters to vote with gerrymandered maps instead...
Historically, federal courts prioritized voting rights and legal congressional districts for upcoming elections above all other concerns. But the Supr...
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Trump promises to deport all undocumented immigrants, resurrecting a 1950s strategy − but it didn’t work then and is less likely to do so now
Donald Trump says he will authorize a roundup of all 11 million undocumented immigrants in the country. A 1950s program with similar goals, called Ope...
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Media coverage of campus protests tends to focus on the spectacle, rather than the substance
Analysis shows news stories on pro-Palestinian demonstrations at US universities spiked when they involved clashes.
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A look inside the cyberwar between Israel and Hamas reveals the civilian toll
The consequences of cyber conflict are primarily felt by civilians, who call for retaliation, fueling cycles of violence.
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On its 125th anniversary, W.E.B. Du Bois’ ‘The Philadelphia Negro’ offers lasting lessons on gentrification in Philly’s historically Black neighborhoo...
Du Bois’ study, published in 1899, detailed the social conditions of poor Black residents of the Seventh Ward. The area is now home to some of Philade...
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Supporting ‘democracy’ is hard for many who feel government and the economy are failing them
One-third of Americans think that “rule by a strong leader or the military would be a good way of governing their country.” Are they losing faith in d...
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Many immigrants to the US are fleeing violence and persecution − here’s how the federal government can help cities absorb them
People who enter the US as refugees or with asylum generally adapt quickly and become productive members of society. But cities need help getting them...
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What Shakespeare can teach us about racism
Considered the greatest writer in English literature, William Shakespeare illustrates views on race and whiteness throughout all of his dramatic works...
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Why universities turn to the police to end student protests − and why that can spiral out of control
While most colleges and universities have their own police units, some schools, like Columbia University, have only private security − and then can ca...
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Mexico emerges as a destination for Americans seeking reproductive health services – not for the first time
In Mexico, more states are legalizing abortion at the same time US states like Florida are imposing more restrictions.
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What the Supreme Court is doing right in considering Trump’s immunity case
Pundits decried the Supreme Court justices for not focusing on Donald Trump’s conduct when they heard oral arguments in Trump’s immunity case. But a l...
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To reduce Black-on-Black crime, two criminal justice experts explain why offering monthly stipends to people at risk makes sense
Research has shown that anti-gun violence programs have more success when they address root causes such as generational poverty, easy access to guns a...
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Hate crimes laws passed in Washington have been remarkably ineffective in protecting LGBTQ people for decades
Hate crime legislation is often touted as a progressive tool to end violence and champion inclusion. Its origins tell a more complicated story.
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Third parties will affect the 2024 campaigns, but election laws written by Democrats and Republicans will prevent them from winning
The Democrats and Republicans try to keep them off the ballot. But third-party campaigns can inject new ideas and force major parties to incorporate a...
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How famines are formed: In Gaza and elsewhere, an underlying pattern that can lead to hunger and death
In Gaza, Sudan, Haiti and elsewhere around the globe, famine affects increasing numbers of people.
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International prosecution of Israeli or Hamas leaders wouldn’t bring quick justice − and even bringing them to court will be difficult
Prosecuting leaders indicted for war crimes is difficult. But the trial of Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic in the early 2000s offers a potential pla...
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Greater Detroit is becoming more diverse and less segregated – but Asians and Hispanics increasingly live in their own neighborhoods
Detroit is one of the country’s most segregated regions, but census data shows how that’s changing in both the city and suburbs.
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Japan’s diplomatic charm offensive in US aims to keep Washington in committed relationship
Meetings with Joe Biden and Donald Trump suggest Japan is hedging over the outcome of the US election.
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Philadelphia has a lot more deadly shootings than expected for a big city − and NYC is much safer, new study says
Philadelphia has a high rate of gun homicides despite having relatively few gun owners and gun stores compared with other US cities.
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Trump trial reveals details about how the former president thinks about, and exploits, the media
Both scholars stressed they are working very hard to be ‘vigorously neutral’ about Trump himself, while noting that the trial is drawing attention to ...
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Trump’s immunity arguments at Supreme Court highlight dangers − while prosecutors stress larger danger of removing legal accountability
The case argued before the Supreme Court has profound implications for Donald Trump − but also for the country.
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Arizona’s 1864 abortion law was made in a women’s rights desert – here’s what life was like then
Abortions happened in Arizona, despite a near-complete abortion ban enacted in 1864. But people also faced penalties for them, including a female doct...
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When the Supreme Court said it’s important to move quickly in key presidential cases like Trump’s immunity claim
In 1974, the Supreme Court accepted, heard and decided a case within two months because the justices understood its importance to the public.
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Senate approves nearly $61B of Ukraine foreign aid − here’s why it helps the US to keep funding Ukraine
President Joe Biden is expected to soon sign the total $95 billion foreign aid package that covers Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
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Can states prevent doctors from giving emergency abortions, even if federal law requires them to do so? The Supreme Court will decide
EMTALA requires hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment to all patients – but Idaho is arguing that its abortion ban means it doesn’t have to allow...
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Opening statements are the most important part of a trial – as lawyers in Trump’s hush money case know well
What I teach Harvard Law School students about the importance of opening arguments and how a majority of jurors make up their minds about a case after...
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Expect lawyers to set the tone in Trump’s hush money trial with dramatic, possibly explosive, opening arguments
In criminal trials, a majority of jurors make up their minds about a case after hearing the opening arguments from lawyers.
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