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For many Latter-day Saints, America has a special relationship with God − but Christian nationalism is a step too far

  • Written by Nicholas Shrum, Doctoral Student in Religious Studies, University of Virginia
imagePatriotism and faith can weave together in complicated ways − but when does that count as 'Christian nationalism'?RiverNorthPhotography/iStock via Getty Images Plus

On the verge of the 2024 elections, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are ramping up their campaigns in Arizona and Nevada. Beyond being considered swing states, the two have...

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  1. Colorado’s Amendment 80 wants to make school choice ‘a right’ when it already is – an expert in educational policy explains the disconnect
  2. Having the ‘right’ friends may hold the secret to building wealth, according to new study on socioeconomic ties
  3. Harris and Trump differ widely on gun rights, death penalty and other civil liberties questions
  4. What’s in a pantsuit? Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s fashion choices say a lot about their personalities − and vision for the future
  5. North Carolina is not really a red or blue state − and that makes political predictions much more difficult
  6. This Atlanta neighborhood hired a case manager to address rising homelessness − and it’s improving health and safety for everyone
  7. Many wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery
  8. Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier
  9. Why the margin of error matters more than ever in reading 2024 election polls – a pollster with 30 years of experience explains
  10. How beef became a marker of American identity
  11. Americans use the Book of Revelation to talk about immigration – and always have
  12. Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria
  13. As more Americans go ‘no contact’ with their parents, they live out a dilemma at the heart of Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’
  14. How pollsters have adapted to changing technology and voters who don’t answer the phone
  15. Florida and North Carolina are making it easier for people to vote after the hurricanes – but some risks remain
  16. Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
  17. 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
  18. Victorian ghost photographs amused viewers with spooky thrills
  19. Civilian support for military coups isn’t a bug – it’s a feature
  20. On Ukraine, candidate Trump touts his role as dealmaker while Harris sticks with unwavering support
  21. Don’t panic reading ‘electoral process porn’: There are plenty of safeguards to make sure voters’ wishes are respected
  22. Nebraska Democrats hope Omaha will be a ‘blue dot’ on the state’s red electoral map − and their lawn sign is a vibe
  23. The whip-poor-will has been an omen of death for centuries − what happened to this iconic bird of American horror?
  24. Tim Walz’s candidacy for vice president underscores the political power of teachers
  25. Presidential election could help decide fate of the 70,000 Afghans living temporarily in the US
  26. 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
  27. Election officials are hard at work to deliver fair, secure and accurate elections – despite a constant flow of attacks
  28. ‘Childless cat ladies’ have long contributed to the welfare of American children − and the nation
  29. Wild animals can experience trauma and adversity too − as ecologists, we came up with an index to track how it affects them
  30. More kids than ever need special education, but burnout has caused a teacher shortage
  31. Tracking vampire worms with machine learning − using AI to diagnose schistosomiasis before the parasites causing it hatch in your blood
  32. Could fungi actually cause a zombie apocalypse?
  33. Some people love to scare themselves in an already scary world − here’s the psychology of why
  34. During the American Revolution, Brits weren’t just facing off against white Protestant Christians − US patriots are diverse and have been since Day 1
  35. Hemingway, after the hurricane
  36. What the history of blasphemy laws in the US and the fight for religious freedom can teach us today
  37. AI, cryptocurrencies and data privacy: Comparing the Trump and Harris records on technology regulation
  38. To make nuclear fusion a reliable energy source one day, scientists will first need to design heat- and radiation-resilient materials
  39. MicroRNA − a new Nobel laureate describes the scientific process of discovering these tiny molecules that turn genes on and off
  40. Microplastic pollution is everywhere, even in the exhaled breath of dolphins – new research
  41. Aquaculture could harm animal welfare or protect it, depending on what species the farms raise
  42. Black Myth: Wukong – how China’s gaming revolution is fueling its tech power
  43. Bouncing between war-torn countries: Displacement in Lebanon and Syria highlights cyclical nature of cross-border refuge
  44. What is Chabad-Lubavitch? A Jewish studies scholar explains
  45. Overseas US voters get ignored by political campaigns − but could be crucial supporters
  46. Philly hospitals test new strategy for ‘tranq dope’ withdrawal – and it keeps patients from walking out before their treatment is done
  47. How to be a boss at giving performance reviews
  48. Coastal cities have a hidden vulnerability to storm-surge and tidal flooding − entirely caused by humans
  49. What is Temporary Protected Status? A global migration expert explains why the US offers some foreign nationals temporary protection
  50. 4 ways AI can be used and abused in the 2024 election, from deepfakes to foreign interference