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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...

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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...

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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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Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles?

  • Written by Michael Leamy, Woodruff Endowed Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
imageGreen pump for diesel, blue for gas – but what's the difference?Jeffrey Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Imagesimage

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.

Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and...

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US math teachers view student performance differently based on race and gender

  • Written by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk, Associate Professor of Education, University of Southern California
imageTeachers hold different views on why girls are good at math than they do for boys. Maskot via Getty Images

Teachers report thinking that if girls do better in math than boys, it is probably because of their innate ability and effort. But they also report that when boys do well in math, it is more likely due to parental support and society’s...

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Why donors should ask local communities what matters to them while deciding what success looks like

  • Written by Erin K. McFee, Professor of Practice of Climate Security, National Defense University
imageMembers of the Leonor Cuadras cooperative sort nursery-grown oysters in La Reforma, Mexico, in December 2023.Jonathan Röders, CC BY-ND

Have you ever asked a teacher whether something will be on an upcoming test to decide whether to closely pay attention to a particular lesson? Taken the long way back from a lunch break to get enough exercise...

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Israel’s latest strike against Iran may actually de-escalate regional tensions – for now, at least

  • Written by Javed Ali, Associate Professor of Practice of Public Policy, University of Michigan
imageAn Israeli fighter jet being prepared ahead of the attack on Iran on Oct. 26, 2024.Israel Defense Forces/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images

Israel’s airstrikes of Oct. 26, 2024 – which hit around 20 military targets in Iran, Iraq and Syria – had been anticipated for weeks. Indeed, the operation followed a promise from Israeli Prime...

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