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Woman-to-woman marriage in West Africa: A vanishing tradition of power and agency

Marriage in West Africa has played a central role in shaping aspects of society and has evolved over time. While traditional heterosexual unions dominate discussions, a lesser-known but significant practice—woman-to-woman marriage—has existed for centuries.This post […]

Study assesses U.S. image amid weakening of democracy

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The erosion of democracy in the U.S. has been a topic of concern in recent years, especially after protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in an attempt to block the certification of […]

Research shows Democrats trust doctors more than Republicans post-pandemic

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Democrats are more likely to trust their personal doctors and follow their doctors’ advice than Republicans, new research from the University of Oregon finds.This post was originally published on this site

Research suggests attacks on higher ed part of a ‘political playbook’ since the Civil Rights Movement

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History has repeatedly shown that moments of major social and political progress are often followed by backlash. For example, following the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, the Reconstruction Era saw unchecked violence against […]

Study reveals hidden funding channels for police departments

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Five years ago, thanks to a federal program that distributes surplus military equipment to local police, Bridgeport acquired a heavily armored vehicle capable of withstanding a mine blast. Other places like Bristol, Hartford, New London, […]

Subreddits study highlights the hidden ways that hate speech spreads

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Explicit antisemitic language used online may be somewhat easy to spot, but implied or suggested meanings can be harder to identify and thus able to circumvent censorship and social stigma.This post was originally published on […]

‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are the highest in decades. An economist explains how that could hurt the US

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President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new tariff plan on April 2, 2025, to reshape U.S. trade and boost domestic industry.This post was originally published on this site

Lessons from El Salvador for US university leaders facing attacks from presidential administration

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Even before President Donald Trump took office, university presidents expressed concern about the impact of his agenda on higher education.This post was originally published on this site

New research shows that propaganda is on the rise in China

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If someone picks up a newspaper in China, there’s a good chance it contains some government propaganda masquerading as news, according to a new study co-led by a University of Oregon expert.This post was originally […]

With its executive order targeting the Smithsonian, the US administration opens up a new front in the history wars

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I teach history in Connecticut, but I grew up in Oklahoma and Kansas, where my interest in the subject was sparked by visits to local museums.This post was originally published on this site

Strategic borrowing for defense spending can improve economic welfare, new study suggests

As global tensions mount, governments face tough fiscal choices. These choices have been highlighted this week by Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating his ambitions for the U.K. to increase defense spending to 3% of GDP [...]
Australia’s lowest paid workers just got a 3.5% wage increase. Their next boost could be even better

A week ago, the Australian Financial Review released this year’s “Rich List.” It reported the number of billionaires in Australia increased from 150 to 166 between 2024 and 2025.This post was originally published on this [...]
Subsidized social housing promotes economic well-being for Canadian renters, new study finds

The years following the COVID-19 pandemic were difficult for renters. The pandemic was followed by an economic recovery marked by inflation, population growth and rising interest rates. These increased the cost of financing for landlords [...]