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What the presidential candidates have done − and where they stand − on education

  • Written by Robert Shand, Assistant Professor of Education, American University
imageDonald Trump and Kamala Harris present dueling platforms for U.S. education. Getty Images

When it comes to education policy, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris not only have mostly distinct visions but also distinct track records.

Harris is calling for a wider role for the federal government and larger investment to...

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Nationalism is not patriotism: 3 insights from Orwell about Trump and the 2024 election

  • Written by Mark Satta, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Law, Wayne State University
imageDonald Trump hugs an American flag as he arrives at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Feb. 24, 2024, in Baltimore. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Shortly after Donald Trump was inaugurated as president of the United States in January 2017, George Orwell’s 1949 novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four” shot to the top of...

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Why vote for Harris or Trump? A cheat sheet on the candidates’ records, why their supporters like them and why picking one or the other makes sense

  • Written by Amy Lieberman, Politics + Society Editor, The Conversation
imageVoters cast their ballots in Dearborn, Mich., on Oct. 29, 2024.Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

If you are still undecided and mulling your pick for president, there are clear differences between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris that are important to understand.

The Conversation has published...

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Misinformation is more than just bad facts: How and why people spread rumors is key to understanding how false information travels and takes root

  • Written by Kate Starbird, Professor of Human Centered Design & Engineering, University of Washington
imageSpreading rumors is problematic but understandable.H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Archive Photos via Getty Images

On Sept. 20, 2024, a newspaper in Montana reported an issue with ballots provided to overseas voters registered in the state: Kamala Harris was not on the ballot. Election officials were able to quickly remedy the problem but not...

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Abortion and marijuana ballot measures may bring out Florida Democrats, but the GOP has 1M more active voters in the Sunshine State

  • Written by Daniel A. Smith, Professor of Political Science, University of Florida
imageCould ballot initiatives bring more Democrats to the polls in Florida?Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

The number of voters registered as Democrats has tumbled in recent years in Florida, effectively removing the Sunshine State as a battleground and placing it firmly in the red column.

At least that’s the dominant...

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Why Pennsylvania’s election results will take time to count

  • Written by Alauna Safarpour, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Gettysburg College
imageJohn Zapf drops off a mail-in ballot on Oct. 15, 2024, in Doylestown, Pa. Hannah Beier/Getty Images

The country is unlikely to know who wins the battleground state of Pennsylvania on election night. That’s because of a quirk in Pennsylvania’s laws.

I am an assistant professor of political science at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg,...

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Defender su voto: Pasos a seguir si su derecho al voto es cuestionado el día de las elecciones

  • 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
imagePegatinas sobre una mesa el primer día de la votación anticipada en persona en Virginia, el 20 de septiembre de 2024, en Arlington.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Con las elecciones generales próximas a ocurrir, es importante que conozca sus derechos en caso de que se impugne su derecho a votar.

La mejor manera de asegurarse de que...

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Cannabis legalization may hit a ‘red wall’ at the ballot box

  • Written by William Garriott, Professor of Law, Politics and Society, Drake University
imageEarly voting runs from Oct. 21 through Nov. 3 in Florida.Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Cannabis legalization is on the ballot again this November.

Voters in Florida, North Dakota and South Dakota will decide whether to allow adults 21 and up in their states to use cannabis recreationally.

Voters in Nebraska will decide whether to allow medical access...

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Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite

  • Written by Richard Hartel, Professor of Food Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
imageFrom their caramel centers to chocolatey coatings, several widely used candy-making processes go into the production of a single Snickers bar. NurPhoto / Contributor via Getty Images

It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You likely have a favorite, whether it’s chocolate...

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The ancient Irish get far too much credit for Halloween

  • Written by Lisa Bitel, Dean’s Professor of Religion & Professor of History, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
imageThe Celtic festival of Samhain celebrates a time of year when the division between Earth and the otherworld collapses, allowing spirits to pass through.Matt Cardy/Getty Images

This time of year, I often run across articles proclaiming Halloweena modern form of the pagan Irish holiday of Samhain – pronounced SAW-en. But as a historian of...

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  2. On foreign policy, Trump opts for disruption and Harris for engagement − but they share some of the same concerns
  3. Beyond bottled water and sandwiches: What FEMA is doing to get hurricane victims back into their homes
  4. How Trump’s racist talk of immigrant ‘bad genes’ echoes some of the last century’s darkest ideas about eugenics
  5. Corporate social responsibility disclosures are a double-edged sword, new research suggests
  6. RFK Jr.’s pivot to Trump is a journey taken by many populists swept along the left-to-right alternative media pipeline
  7. For an estimated 4 million people with felony convictions, restoring their right to vote is complicated – and varies state by state
  8. Israel’s ban on UNRWA continues a pattern of politicizing Palestinian refugee aid – and puts millions of lives at risk
  9. Rising partisanship is making nonprofits more reluctant to engage in policy debates − new research
  10. What to do if your vote is challenged: Practical advice from a civil rights attorney for Election Day
  11. My family lived the horrors of Native American boarding schools – why Biden’s apology doesn’t go far enough
  12. Vampire bats – look beyond the fangs and blood to see animal friendships and unique adaptations
  13. LGBTQ+ voters in these 4 states could swing the 2024 presidential election
  14. Michiganders or Michiganians? A linguist explains why the answer is clear
  15. Trump’s anti-Haitian rhetoric reflects America’s long-standing racism against Haiti and its people
  16. Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles?
  17. US math teachers view student performance differently based on race and gender
  18. Why donors should ask local communities what matters to them while deciding what success looks like
  19. Israel’s latest strike against Iran may actually de-escalate regional tensions – for now, at least
  20. We analyzed 9 years of Trump political speeches, and his violent rhetoric has increased dramatically
  21. Animals that are all black or all white have reputations based on superstition − biases that have real effects
  22. Hamas at a crossroads: Sinwar’s death leaves a vacuum; Israeli actions make it harder to fill with a moderate
  23. Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations blend Indigenous customs and European thinking in surprising ways
  24. The best horror movie you’ve never seen
  25. Threatening ‘the enemy within’ with force: Military ethicists explain the danger to important American traditions
  26. Debates about Columbus’ Spanish Jewish ancestry are not new − the claim was once a bid for social acceptance
  27. Student-athletes find more power in the changing legal landscape of college sports
  28. From Confederate general to Cherokee heritage: Why returning the name Kuwohi to the Great Smoky Mountains matters
  29. Foreign countries are helping autocracies repress exiled dissidents in return for economic gain
  30. Horror movies are as much a mainstay of Halloween as trick or treat − but why are they so bloody?
  31. Why is Halloween spending growing when Americans are supposedly cutting back?
  32. Florida’s new condo laws recognize the total price of living on the beach
  33. Doctors are preoccupied with threats of criminal charges in states with abortion bans, putting patients’ lives at risk
  34. Expanding abortion access strengthens democracy, while abortion bans signal broader repression − worldwide study
  35. Is America ready for a woman president? Voters’ attitudes to women politicians are radically different from a decade ago
  36. Your politics can affect whether you click on sponsored search results, new research shows
  37. Your next favorite story won’t be written by AI – but it could be someday
  38. 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
  39. Proof that immigrants fuel the US economy is found in the billions they send back home
  40. For many Latter-day Saints, America has a special relationship with God − but Christian nationalism is a step too far
  41. Colorado’s Amendment 80 wants to make school choice ‘a right’ when it already is – an expert in educational policy explains the disconnect
  42. Having the ‘right’ friends may hold the secret to building wealth, according to new study on socioeconomic ties
  43. Harris and Trump differ widely on gun rights, death penalty and other civil liberties questions
  44. What’s in a pantsuit? Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s fashion choices say a lot about their personalities − and vision for the future
  45. North Carolina is not really a red or blue state − and that makes political predictions much more difficult
  46. This Atlanta neighborhood hired a case manager to address rising homelessness − and it’s improving health and safety for everyone
  47. Many wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery
  48. Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier
  49. Why the margin of error matters more than ever in reading 2024 election polls – a pollster with 30 years of experience explains
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