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A security expert explains the dangers of violating protocols and regulations that protect government computer systems The Conversation – February 8, 2025 Trump pick for USDA secretary says she has ‘a lot to learn’ about bird flu Pennsyvlania Capital-Star – January 24, 2025 Trump’s view of a ‘Golden Age’ is one full of restrictions The Conversation – January 20, 2025 David Lynch exposed the rot at the heart of American culture The Conversation – January 18, 2025 Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort The Conversation – January 14, 2025 U.S. House at the last minute passes bill to avert government shutdown; Senate next Pennsyvlania Capital-Star – December 21, 2024 McMahon would oversee student safety — but advocates worry about her own misconduct allegations The 19th – December 3, 2024 What Biden’s $1.3 billion investment in HBCUs means this close to Election Day The 19th – September 23, 2024 Presidential campaigns begin sprint to election day Associated Press – September 3, 2024 Trump questions acceptance of transgender people as he courts his base at Moms for Liberty gathering Associated Press – August 31, 2024 Harris summons Americans to reject political divisions, warns of consequences posed by a Trump win Associated Press – August 23, 2024 Walz launches 5-state fundraising blitz in LA, warns Trump will wage ‘war’ on working people Associated Press – August 13, 2024 Presidential election seen as climate turning point as CO2 hits record Pennsyvlania Capital-Star – June 27, 2024 Even the Supreme Court’s conservative justices are polarized about the state of American politics The Conversation – June 24, 2024 Miss USA’s mental health crisis: Why the pageant world needs a wake-up call The 19th – May 18, 2024 West Virginia governor’s race is a battle of who can be the most anti-trans The 19th – May 8, 2024 Trump promises to deport all undocumented immigrants, resurrecting a 1950s strategy − but it didn’t work then and is less likely to do so now The Conversation – May 6, 2024 Parents tote toddlers to D.C. to press for expanded child tax credit, child care funds Pennsyvlania Capital-Star – May 1, 2024 U.S. Supreme Court floats return to trial court for Trump in presidential immunity case Pennsyvlania Capital-Star – April 27, 2024 The hidden risk of letting AI decide – losing the skills to choose for ourselves The Conversation – April 13, 2024 U.S. Sen. Bob Casey assails corporations for holding consumers captive to ‘greedflation’ Pennsyvlania Capital-Star – April 5, 2024 For families that need the most help, childcare costs are about to drop The 19th – April 4, 2024 Experts say the economy is getting better, but consumers don’t feel that way. Here’s why. Pennsyvlania Capital-Star – March 31, 2024 Disasters like bridge collapses put transportation agencies’ emergency plans to the test The Conversation – March 26, 2024 Expanded child tax credit stranded in U.S. Senate by GOP comparisons to welfare Pennsyvlania Capital-Star – March 22, 2024 Casey joins US Steelworkers union in call for investigation into China shipbuilding practices Pennsyvlania Capital-Star – March 13, 2024 What following Nikki Haley’s campaign taught me about American voters The 19th – March 11, 2024 Five months late, Congress is poised to pass a huge chunk of federal spending Pennsyvlania Capital-Star – March 6, 2024 The 19th Explains: Will states follow Alabama in ending IVF access? The 19th – March 1, 2024 Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit The Conversation – January 29, 2024 Fake Biden robocall to New Hampshire voters highlights how easy it is to make deepfakes − and how hard it is to defend against AI-generated disinformation The Conversation – January 24, 2024 A new child tax credit could pass this month. Here’s what it would do for low-income families. The 19th – January 20, 2024 A Supreme Court ruling on fishing for herring could sharply curb federal regulatory power The Conversation – January 19, 2024 The Stanley craze: How a reusable cup became the latest symbol of overconsumption The 19th – January 15, 2024 Nikki Haley is about to make history for Republican women in presidential politics The 19th – January 12, 2024 Latest baby formula recall draws concerns from Congress and caregivers The 19th – January 9, 2024 Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals The Conversation – January 4, 2024 The curious joy of being wrong – intellectual humility means being open to new information and willing to change your mind The 19th – December 29, 2023 Why the 14th Amendment bars Trump from office: A constitutional law scholar explains principle behind Colorado Supreme Court ruling The Conversation – December 21, 2023 How a group of grandparents is mobilizing to push back against Moms for Liberty The 19th – December 11, 2023 Certain states, including Arizona, have begun scrapping court costs and fees for people unable to pay – two experts on legal punishments explain why The Conversation – December 5, 2023 Gettysburg tells the story of more than a battle − the military park shows what national ‘reconciliation’ looked like for decades after the Civil War The Conversation – November 17, 2023 U.S. House votes to censure Michigan’s Rashida Tlaib over Israel remarks Pennsyvlania Capital-Star – November 8, 2023 Democratic governors to Biden: Migrant crisis is ‘untenable,’ border ‘too open’ (The Center Square) – October 2, 2023 Why separating fact from fiction is critical in teaching US slavery The Conversation – September 27, 2023 Shutdown inches closer as U.S. House GOP fails to pass defense bill, lawmakers exit D.C. Pennsyvlania Capital-Star – September 22, 2023 Moms for Liberty: ‘Joyful warriors’ or anti-government conspiracists? The 2-year-old group could have a serious impact on the presidential race The Conversation – September 20, 2023 New round of COVID-19 booster shots on the way after CDC recommendation Pennsyvlania Capital-Star – September 13, 2023 IRS is using $60B funding boost to ramp up use of technology to collect taxes − not just hiring more enforcement agents The Conversation – September 8, 2023 Waves of strikes rippling across the US seem big, but the total number of Americans walking off the job remains historically low Mark Purdy – September 1, 2023 8 GOP candidates debate funding to Ukraine, Trump’s future and – covertly, with dog whistles – race The Conversation – August 24, 2023 Charity Lawson led ‘The Bachelorette’ her way — changing the franchise’s narrative on race in the process The 19th – August 23, 2023 How book-banning campaigns have changed the lives and education of librarians – they now need to learn how to plan for safety and legally protect themselves The Conversation – July 23, 2023 COVID learning loss driven more by school and community factors than household ones, research finds Chalkbeat – July 10, 2023 The 19th’s fellows reflect on the meaning of freedom in honor of Juneteenth The 19th – June 16, 2023 How AI could take over elections – and undermine democracy The Conversation – June 5, 2023 Oath Keepers founder sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy in lead-up to Jan. 6 insurrection – 4 essential reads The Conversation – May 26, 2023 Yellen puts Congress on notice over impending debt default date: 5 essential reads on what’s at stake The Conversation – May 4, 2023 Why is Tax Day on April 18 this year? 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Wages are up! So why am I as an economist so gloomy? Spotlight PA – December 3, 2022 More than 4 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths are preventable in the US, and mental health is the leading cause The Conversation – November 30, 2022 What is lake-effect snow? A climate scientist explains The Conversation – November 19, 2022 State courts are fielding sky-high numbers of lawsuits ahead of the midterms – including challenges to voting restrictions and to how elections are run The Conversation – October 27, 2022 NASA is crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid to test a plan that could one day save Earth from catastrophe The Conversation – September 22, 2022 These high school ‘classics’ have been taught for generations – could they be on their way out? The Conversation – September 18, 2022 How you can help protect sharks – and what doesn’t work The Conversation – September 15, 2022 America’s next big labor battle could be Minor League Baseball The Conversation – September 8, 2022 Will omicron-specific booster shots be more effective at combating COVID-19? 5 questions answered The Conversation – September 4, 2022 Dr. Oz should be worried – voters punish ‘carpetbaggers,’ and new research shows why The Conversation – August 20, 2022 More students will likely become pregnant post-Roe. Who will support them? The 19th – August 5, 2022 The national teacher shortage is growing. In Florida, controversial laws are making it worse. The 19th – July 21, 2022 Abortion right guaranteed by Roe will be replaced by state power if the Supreme Court adopts the leaked Alito opinion The Conversation – May 5, 2022 Oldest national parks in America Charles Stangor – May 3, 2022 How US trees are powering Europe’s renewable energy goals Stacker Newsroom – May 2, 2022 Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as Supreme Court justice: 4 essential reads The Conversation – April 7, 2022 Rising costs of climate change threaten to make skiing a less diverse, even more exclusive sport The Conversation – February 17, 2022 For bullied teens, online school offered a safe haven The Conversation – February 17, 2022 Sidney Poitier – Hollywood’s first Black leading man reflected the civil rights movement on screen The Conversation – January 8, 2022 What’s the difference between sugar, other natural sweeteners and artificial sweeteners? A food chemist explains sweet science The Conversation – January 6, 2022 What Kwanzaa means for Black Americans The Conversation – December 29, 2021 The history of National Coming Out Day contains both pride and pain The 19th – October 11, 2021 When ‘breast is best’ becomes too much: Many parents feel pressure and even shame when breastfeeding isn’t possible The 19th – August 5, 2021 Share this:FacebookXEmailLinkedInWhatsAppBluesky
