Tag: politics
When human life begins is a question of politics – not...
Sahotra Sarkar, The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts
A Texas law that aims to eliminate...
The situation at the US-Mexico border is a crisis – but...
Randi Mandelbaum, Rutgers University
The media create the impression that there is an unprecedented crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border,...
Voters are starting to act like hard-core sports fans – with...
Michael Devlin, Texas State University and Natalie Brown Devlin, University of Texas at Austin
During Donald Trump’s presidency, the American electorate became more divided and...
What’s next for American evangelicals after Trump leaves office?
Stewart Clem, Aquinas Institute of Theology
Donald Trump, by his own words and actions, does not appear to be the most religious person.
He has claimed...
Angry Americans: How political rage helps campaigns but hurts democracy
Steven Webster, Indiana University
As the 2020 presidential election draws near, one thing is clear: America is an angry nation. From protests over persistent racial...
Does 4 years of college make students more liberal?
Matthew J. Mayhew, The Ohio State University and Alyssa N. Rockenbach, North Carolina State University
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic...
Watch more TV to understand the backlash against the women in...
Karrin Vasby Anderson, Colorado State University
Joe Biden’s promise to name a woman running mate has prompted familiar debates about gender and power.
Are these potential...
How one woman pulled off the first consumer boycott – and...
Tom Zoellner, Chapman University
While many companies have trumpeted their support for the Black Lives Matter movement, others are beginning to face consumer pressure for...
EXPLORING NATURE
‘Space tornadoes’ could cause geomagnetic storms – but these phenomena, spun...
Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, University of Michigan and Ward B. (Chip) Manchester, University of Michigan
Weather forecasting is a powerful tool....
