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RFK Jr.’s pivot to Trump is a journey taken by many populists swept along the left-to-right alternative media pipeline

  • Written by Rachel Meade, Lecturer of Political Science, Boston University

When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ended his independent presidential run in August 2024 and endorsed Republican Donald Trump, it might have seemed a surprising turn of events.

Kennedy began his presidential run as a Democrat and is the scion of a Democratic dynasty. Nephew to former President John F. Kennedy and the son of former Attorney General Robert...

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For an estimated 4 million people with felony convictions, restoring their right to vote is complicated – and varies state by state

  • Written by Naomi F. Sugie, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of California, Los Angeles
imageDesmond Meade, right, registers to vote in Florida on Jan. 8, 2019. after completing his sentence on a federal conviction.Phelan M. Ebenhack for The Washington Post via Getty Images

People who are convicted of felonies might think they can’t vote.

Even in California, where they do have the right to vote, people convicted of felonies cite...

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Israel’s ban on UNRWA continues a pattern of politicizing Palestinian refugee aid – and puts millions of lives at risk

  • Written by Nicholas R. Micinski, Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, University of Maine

The Israeli parliament’s vote on Oct. 28, 2024, to ban the United Nations agency that provides relief for Palestinian refugees is likely to affect millions of people – it also fits a pattern.

Aid for refugees, particularly Palestinian refugees, has long been politicized, and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine...

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Rising partisanship is making nonprofits more reluctant to engage in policy debates − new research

  • Written by Heather MacIndoe, Associate Professor of Public Policy, UMass Boston
imageDivisiveness is on the rise.wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Afraid of partisan rancor, nonprofits are biting their tongues, with divisive politics hindering public policy engagement by social service organizations. This is one of our findings in a new study we conducted on behalf of Independent Sector – a coalition of nonprofits,...

Read more: Rising partisanship is making nonprofits more reluctant to engage in policy debates − new research

What to do if your vote is challenged: Practical advice from a civil rights attorney for Election Day

  • Written by Karen Figueroa-Clewett, Lecturer, Agents of Change program, Department of Political Science and International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
imageStickers on a table on the first day of Virginia's in-person early voting, Sept. 20, 2024, in Arlington. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

With the general election drawing close, it’s important to know your rights in case your vote is challenged.

The best way to ensure that your vote is counted is to advocate for yourself. I’m a civil...

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My family lived the horrors of Native American boarding schools – why Biden’s apology doesn’t go far enough

  • Written by Rosalyn R. LaPier, Professor of History, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
imageA photograph archived at the Center for Southwest Research at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque shows a group of Indigenous students who attended the Ramona Industrial School in Santa Fe.AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan

I am a direct descendant of family members that were forced as children to attend either a U.S. government-operated or...

Read more: My family lived the horrors of Native American boarding schools – why Biden’s apology doesn’t go...

Vampire bats – look beyond the fangs and blood to see animal friendships and unique adaptations

  • Written by Sebastian Stockmaier, Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Tennessee
imageVampire bats have complex social relationships.Samuel Betkowski/Moment via Getty Images

You can probably picture a vampire: Pale, sharply fanged undead sucker of blood, deterred only by sunlight, religious paraphernalia and garlic. They’re gnarly creatures, often favorite subjects for movies or books. Luckily, they’re only imaginary...

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LGBTQ+ voters in these 4 states could swing the 2024 presidential election

  • Written by Dorian Rhea Debussy, Lecturer of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, The Ohio State University
imageLGBTQ+ voters lean heavily Democratic, and they tend to turn out in high numbers.Dani VG via Getty Images

Victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election may come down to LGBTQ+ voters.

Polling data shows that Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are running in a near-dead heat in four states – Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. And...

Read more: LGBTQ+ voters in these 4 states could swing the 2024 presidential election

Michiganders or Michiganians? A linguist explains why the answer is clear

  • Written by Robin Queen, Professor of Linguistics, English Language and Literatures and Germanic Languages and Literatures, University of Michigan
imageBeloved Michigander Aidan Hutchinson is no silly goose.Nic Antaya/Getty Images

Growing up in the late 1970s, my best friend was from Michigan. Early in our friendship I asked her what someone from Michigan is called. “Michigander,” she replied. I laughed and said, “You mean like a goose?” Her older sister then chimed in...

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Trump’s anti-Haitian rhetoric reflects America’s long-standing racism against Haiti and its people

  • Written by Thurka Sangaramoorthy, Professor of Anthropology, American University
imagePastor Dieufort Fleurissaint denounces the hateful rhetoric aimed at Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, during a Sept. 24, 2024, rally in Boston.Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe/Getty Images)

Since 2021, about 15,000 Haitians have found new lives in Springfield, Ohio, after fleeing the violence of Haiti, their native country.

But a wave of...

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  2. US math teachers view student performance differently based on race and gender
  3. Why donors should ask local communities what matters to them while deciding what success looks like
  4. Israel’s latest strike against Iran may actually de-escalate regional tensions – for now, at least
  5. We analyzed 9 years of Trump political speeches, and his violent rhetoric has increased dramatically
  6. Animals that are all black or all white have reputations based on superstition − biases that have real effects
  7. Hamas at a crossroads: Sinwar’s death leaves a vacuum; Israeli actions make it harder to fill with a moderate
  8. Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations blend Indigenous customs and European thinking in surprising ways
  9. The best horror movie you’ve never seen
  10. Threatening ‘the enemy within’ with force: Military ethicists explain the danger to important American traditions
  11. Debates about Columbus’ Spanish Jewish ancestry are not new − the claim was once a bid for social acceptance
  12. Student-athletes find more power in the changing legal landscape of college sports
  13. From Confederate general to Cherokee heritage: Why returning the name Kuwohi to the Great Smoky Mountains matters
  14. Foreign countries are helping autocracies repress exiled dissidents in return for economic gain
  15. Horror movies are as much a mainstay of Halloween as trick or treat − but why are they so bloody?
  16. Why is Halloween spending growing when Americans are supposedly cutting back?
  17. Florida’s new condo laws recognize the total price of living on the beach
  18. Doctors are preoccupied with threats of criminal charges in states with abortion bans, putting patients’ lives at risk
  19. Expanding abortion access strengthens democracy, while abortion bans signal broader repression − worldwide study
  20. Is America ready for a woman president? Voters’ attitudes to women politicians are radically different from a decade ago
  21. Your politics can affect whether you click on sponsored search results, new research shows
  22. Your next favorite story won’t be written by AI – but it could be someday
  23. Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer – new study uncovers hidden risks and reveals who’s most at risk in New York state
  24. Proof that immigrants fuel the US economy is found in the billions they send back home
  25. For many Latter-day Saints, America has a special relationship with God − but Christian nationalism is a step too far
  26. Colorado’s Amendment 80 wants to make school choice ‘a right’ when it already is – an expert in educational policy explains the disconnect
  27. Having the ‘right’ friends may hold the secret to building wealth, according to new study on socioeconomic ties
  28. Harris and Trump differ widely on gun rights, death penalty and other civil liberties questions
  29. What’s in a pantsuit? Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s fashion choices say a lot about their personalities − and vision for the future
  30. North Carolina is not really a red or blue state − and that makes political predictions much more difficult
  31. This Atlanta neighborhood hired a case manager to address rising homelessness − and it’s improving health and safety for everyone
  32. Many wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery
  33. Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier
  34. Why the margin of error matters more than ever in reading 2024 election polls – a pollster with 30 years of experience explains
  35. How beef became a marker of American identity
  36. Americans use the Book of Revelation to talk about immigration – and always have
  37. Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria
  38. As more Americans go ‘no contact’ with their parents, they live out a dilemma at the heart of Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’
  39. How pollsters have adapted to changing technology and voters who don’t answer the phone
  40. Florida and North Carolina are making it easier for people to vote after the hurricanes – but some risks remain
  41. Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
  42. Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account
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  44. Civilian support for military coups isn’t a bug – it’s a feature
  45. On Ukraine, candidate Trump touts his role as dealmaker while Harris sticks with unwavering support
  46. Don’t panic reading ‘electoral process porn’: There are plenty of safeguards to make sure voters’ wishes are respected
  47. Nebraska Democrats hope Omaha will be a ‘blue dot’ on the state’s red electoral map − and their lawn sign is a vibe
  48. The whip-poor-will has been an omen of death for centuries − what happened to this iconic bird of American horror?
  49. Tim Walz’s candidacy for vice president underscores the political power of teachers
  50. Presidential election could help decide fate of the 70,000 Afghans living temporarily in the US