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What's at stake this Election Day – 7 essential reads

  • Written by Amy Lieberman, Politics + Society Editor, The Conversation
imagePeople volunteer at a Native Alaskan voting station on Nov. 2, 2022 in Anchorage. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

As Election Day closes in, uncertainty and concern about potential chaos – from violence at polling sites to candidates refusing to accept defeat – continue to rise.

Problems that have historically plagued the U.S. electoral and...

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How winning record $2 billion Powerball jackpot could still lead to bankruptcy

  • Written by Jay L. Zagorsky, Clinical associate professor, Boston University
imageGot the winning ticket? AP Photo/Julio Cortez

Someone in Altadena, California, was the lucky winner of the largest Powerball jackpot in history – or perhaps the unlucky winner?

Officials revealed that the winning ticket was purchased on Nov. 8, 2022, after the Powerball jackpot swelled to US$2.04 billion.

The prize was the largest lottery the...

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Over-the-counter hearing aids offer a wide range of options – here are things to consider before buying

  • Written by Vinaya Manchaiah, Professor of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery , University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
imageNow that over-the-counter hearing aids are available, it's important to know what questions to ask.peakSTOCK/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ruling in August 2022, nonprescription over-the-counter hearing aids went on sale at pharmacies, supermarkets and consumer electronic stores on Oct. 17,...

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Generous aid to Ukraine is diverting resources away from other refugee crises around the world

  • Written by Tazreena Sajjad, Senior Professorial Lecturer of Global Governance, Politics and Security, American University School of International Service
imageIn this picture taken Sept. 29, 2022, Rohingya refugees line up to gather relief supplies at a refugee camp in Bangladesh.Munir Uz Zaman/AFP via Getty Images

Nearly 10 months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the ongoing war has produced over 7.7 million refugees.

An additional 7 million Ukrainians have lost their homes and are...

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Automatic voter reregistration can substantially boost turnout

  • Written by Seo-young Silvia Kim, Assistant Professor of Government, American University School of Public Affairs
imageVoters cast ballots in Orange County, Calif., in November 2018.Paul Bersebach/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images

Government efforts to keep registered voters on the rolls when they move from one address to another substantially boost those voters’ likelihood of casting a ballot, my research has found.

It’s long...

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Yes, it's the economy, but the state of democracy, abortion and Ukraine loom large as issues before 2022 midterms

  • Written by Stella Rouse, Professor of Government and Politics and Director of the Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement, University of Maryland
imageThe economy and inflation are top of mind for midterm voters. Elijah Nouvelage/AFP via Getty Images

The 2022 midterm elections, perhaps more than most in recent American history, present voters with a multitude of pressing issues to consider as they prepare to vote. These issues range from abortion to rising inflation, energy costs to the state of...

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Mormon church's celebration of Latino cultures puts spotlight on often-overlooked diversity

  • Written by Brittany Romanello, Ph.D. Candidate in Anthropology, Arizona State University
imageEach year, the church's 'Luz de las Naciones' event celebrates Latino cultures.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Every November since 2002, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has held an annual show called “Luz de las Naciones,” or “Light of the Nations.” With a cast of more than 500, most of whom...

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Catholic conflicts on marriage continue, even decades after Vatican II

  • Written by Joanne M. Pierce, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
imagePope Francis commemorates the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council by celebrating a Mass.AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino

The past 60 years have been a period of change and reflection for many in the Catholic Church, initiated by the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s and continued by the current synod on synodality.

In the...

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Imran Khan shot: How attack will affect protest campaign led by Pakistan's ousted leader

  • Written by Ayesha Jalal, Professor of History, Tufts University
imageImran Khan addresses his supporters during an anti-government march.Arif Ali/AFP via Getty Images.

Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan survived what supporters described as an assassination attempt on Nov. 3, 2022, as he led protests against the government.

Khan, a former national sports hero turned political leader, was shot in the...

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Inoculate yourself against election misinformation campaigns – 3 essential reads

  • Written by Jeff Inglis, Freelance Editor, The Conversation US
imageGet a shot of preparation and protect yourself from malicious information warriors.boonchai wedmakawand/Moment via Getty Images

As the midterm elections approach, Americans are already being subjected to misinformation campaigns, often online, that are intended to provoke confusion, anger or even action. When the election is over, it’s almost...

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