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‘Childless cat ladies’ is a political catchphrase that doesn’t match reality − Democrats and Republicans have similar demographics and experiences when it comes to parenthood

  • Written by Laurel Elder, Professor of Political Science, Hartwick College
imageRepublicans and Democrats tend to have children at around the same rates and ages and to view parenthood in a similar way.iStock / Getty Images Plus

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance infamously said in 2021that the Democratic Party is run by “a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices...

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People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, US census surveys show − smarter, targeted policies could help

  • Written by Trevor Memmott, Assistant Professor of Policy and Public Affairs, UMass Boston
imageHurricane Helene flooded homes with water and mud in Marshall, N.C. Many people will be out of their homes for months or longer.AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

The trauma of natural disasters doesn’t end when the storm or wildfire is gone, or even when communities are being put back together and homes have been rebuilt.

For many people, being displaced...

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How dogs were implicated during the Salem witch trials

  • Written by Bridget Marshall, Professor of English, UMass Lowell
imageAn illustration of a court scene during the late-17th century witch trials in Salem, Mass.Christine_Kohler/iStock via Getty Images Plus

I teach a course on New England witchcraft trials, and students always arrive with varying degrees of knowledge of what happened in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692.

Nineteen people accused of witchcraft were executed...

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This course explores the history of contested presidential elections

  • Written by Sarah J. Purcell, Professor of History, Grinnell College
imageThe 2000 election featuring George W. Bush and Al Gore was ultimately decided by the Supreme Court.Tannen Maury via Getty Imagesimage

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

Title of course:

Contested U.S. Presidential Elections

What prompted the idea for the course?

I was...

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Candidate experience matters in elections, but not the way you think

  • Written by Charlie Hunt, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Boise State University
imagePreviously holding political office is an obvious advantage for candidates seeking votes. SDI Productions/E+/Getty Images

Ever since he was chosen as Donald Trump’s running mate back in July, U.S. Sen. JD Vance, a Republican from Ohio, has come under a level of scrutiny typical for a vice presidential candidate, including for some of his...

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Farms to fame: How China’s rural influencers are redefining country life

  • Written by Mitchell Gallagher, Ph.D Candidate in Political Science, Wayne State University

In the quiet backwaters of Yunnan, Dong Meihua – though her followers know her by the public alias Dianxi Xiaoge – has done something remarkable: She’s taken the pastoral simplicity of rural China and made it irresistible to millions. In her hands, a village kitchen becomes a stage, and the rhythms of farm life become a story as...

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Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know it

  • Written by Aman Agrawal, Postdoctoral Scholar in Chemical Engineering, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
imageHow did early cells keep themselves distinct while allowing for some amount of exchange?UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering/Peter Allen, Second Bay Studios, CC BY-ND

Billions of years of evolution have made modern cells incredibly complex. Inside cells are small compartments called organelles that perform specific functions essential...

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Why FEMA’s disaster relief gets political − especially when hurricane season and election season collide

  • Written by Jennifer Selin, Associate Professor of Law, Arizona State University
imagePresident Joe Biden delivers remarks on the effects of Hurricane Milton on Oct. 10, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Rumors and lies about government responses to natural disasters are not new. Politics, misinformation and blame-shifting have long surrounded government response efforts.

When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston in...

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A devastating hurricane doesn’t dramatically change how people vote – but in a close election, it can matter

  • Written by Boris Heersink, Associate Professor of Political Science, Fordham University
imageResidents walk on a damaged street in Sarasota, Fla., on Oct. 10, 2024. Eva Marie Uzcategui for The Washington Post via Getty Images

North Carolina and Florida are changing administrative rules and, in some cases, issuing emergency funding that is intended to make it easier for people in areas damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton to vote.

The...

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What is a communist, and what do communists believe?

  • Written by Aminda Smith, Associate Professor of History, Michigan State University
imageSeeking social change often requires collective action.champc/iStock / Getty Images Plusimage

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

What is a communist? – Artie, age 10, Astoria, New York

Simply put, a communist is someone who...

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  13. San Francisco is suing the EPA over how specific water pollution permits should be
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