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America's election systems are more than just machines – they're people, who are overworked, underpaid and feeling pressured

  • Written by Amel Ahmed, Associate Professor of Political Science, UMass Amherst
imageAn election worker, watched by observers from both major political parties, handles 2022 midterm ballots in Phoenix, Ariz.Olivier Touron/AFP via Getty Images

When people think about making elections secure, they often think about voting machines, cybersecurity and mechanical threats. They don’t think about people.

Since 2016, when there was evi...

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What is affirmative action, anyway? 4 essential reads

  • Written by Jeff Inglis, Freelance Editor, The Conversation US
imageThe Supreme Court is deciding a case on whether, and how, universities may consider an applicant's race when making admissions decisions.AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana

Race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions could soon be a thing of the past. At least that’s the impression many observers got after listening to oral arguments about...

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Fundraisers who appeal to donors' fond memories by evoking their emotions may get larger gifts – new research

  • Written by Michael Kurtz, Associate Professor of Economics, Lycoming College
imageFeelings can influence your state of mind.Nuthawut Somsuk/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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The emotions donors feel when they decide whether to give money to nonprofits can affect the size of their gift.

That’s what my research team found when we partnered with a small...

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What is inflammation? Two immunologists explain how the body responds to everything from stings to vaccination and why it sometimes goes wrong

  • Written by Prakash Nagarkatti, Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Carolina
imageInsect bites or stings, like the one on this person's hand, are a manifestation of inflammation.Suthep Wongkhad/EyeEm via Getty Images

When your body fights off an infection, you develop a fever. If you have arthritis, your joints will hurt. If a bee stings your hand, your hand will swell up and become stiff. These are all manifestations of inflamma...

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Ye and Adidas break up: Why brand marriages sometimes go bad

  • Written by Pankhuri Malhotra, Assistant Professor of Marketing, University of Oklahoma
imageYe, formerly Kanye West, lost some of his corporate partners after expressing antisemitic remarks. AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Brand partnerships between seemingly disparate companies or organizations are all around us.

Clothing retailer H&M partnered with animal rights group PETA in 2021 to launch a vegan fashion collection. FIFA, soccer’s world...

Read more: Ye and Adidas break up: Why brand marriages sometimes go bad

Why some people think fascism is the greatest expression of democracy ever invented

  • Written by Mark R Reiff, Research Affiliate in Legal and Political Philosophy, University of California, Davis
imageDonald Trump is one of many political leaders through history who has claimed he embodies the voice of 'the people' – but which people he means matters quite a lot.Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Warnings that leaders like Donald Trump hold a dagger at the throat of democracy have evoked a sense of befuddlement among moderates. How can so many...

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What makes someone Indigenous?

  • Written by Torivio Fodder, Indigenous Governance Program Manager and Professor of Practice, University of Arizona
imageParticipants in the Indigenous Peoples Of the Americas Parade in New York City, Oct. 15, 2022. Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Imagesimage

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What makes someone Indigenous? – Artie, age 9, Astoria, New York...

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Pickleball's uphill climb to mainstream success

  • Written by Josh Woods, Professor of Sociology, West Virginia University
imageFor every headline about pickleball’s miraculous growth, you can also find stories about conflicts and infighting.Emilee Chinn/Getty Images

Most newer sports are hybrids of older ones, and pickleball is no exception. The progeny of tennis, badminton and pingpong, pickleball is played by singles or doubles teams who hit a ball back and forth...

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Before you vote for a senator, here are some facts about what they actually do

  • Written by Rachel Paine Caufield, Professor of Political Science, Drake University
imageSen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, left, and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., confer just off the Senate floor at the Capitol in Washington on March 29, 2022. Portman did not seek reelection for his seat.AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

Fetterman or Oz? Walker or Warnock? Bolduc or Hassan? Kelly or Masters?

Hard-fought races for the U.S. Senate are dominating the news...

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How a divided America, including the 15% who are 'MAGA Republicans,' splits on QAnon, racism and armed patrols at polling places

  • Written by Garen Wintemute, Distinguished Professor of Emergency Medicine; Director, Violence Prevention Research Program, University of California, Davis
imageArizona election officials released this image as one example of armed people watching ballot drop boxes.Maricopa County Recorder's Office via CBS News

There is much talk about political violence in America these days. Garen Wintemute, a University of California, Davis, scholar who researches firearm violence, has recently led a nationwide survey...

Read more: How a divided America, including the 15% who are 'MAGA Republicans,' splits on QAnon, racism and...

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  6. Generous aid to Ukraine is diverting resources away from other refugee crises around the world
  7. Automatic voter reregistration can substantially boost turnout
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  9. Mormon church's celebration of Latino cultures puts spotlight on often-overlooked diversity
  10. Catholic conflicts on marriage continue, even decades after Vatican II
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  12. Inoculate yourself against election misinformation campaigns – 3 essential reads
  13. Understanding how news works can short-circuit the connection between social media use and vaccine hesitancy
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  15. Mass migration from Twitter is likely to be an uphill battle – just ask ex-Tumblr users
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  17. What to do if your vote is challenged on Election Day
  18. Guns at voting sites have long sparked fears of intimidation and violence – yet few states ban their presence
  19. A new wave of celebrity politicians breaks the rules on acceptable behavior, inspired by Trump
  20. Talk of 'Christian nationalism' is getting a lot louder – but what does the term really mean?
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  22. Cannabis holds promise for pain management, reducing the need for opioid painkillers – a neuropharmacology expert explains how
  23. Parents have very warm feelings toward other parents – here’s why that could be bad news for the child-free
  24. Music inspires powerful emotions on screen, just like in real life
  25. Loss and damage: Who is responsible when climate change harms the world's poorest countries?
  26. Former math teacher explains why some students are 'good' at math and others lag behind
  27. Why schools' going back to 'normal' won't work for students of color
  28. How a 2013 US Supreme Court ruling enabled states to enact election laws without federal approval
  29. Conservative US Supreme Court reconsidering affirmative action, leaving the use of race in college admissions on the brink of extinction
  30. Abortion is not influencing most voters as the midterms approach – economic issues are predominating in new survey
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  32. How to ensure election integrity and accuracy – 3 essential reads
  33. Vigilantes at the polls were a threat in the 19th century, too, but the laws put in place then may not work in 2022
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