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In Trump’s America, is the Supreme Court still seen as legitimate?
A survey asked Americans what they would do if the Supreme Court started making many unpopular decisions. Here's what they said.
Every year, millions try to navigate US courts without a lawyer
Many who represent themselves in court fail to make it through the process, have their case dismissed or lose what otherwise would have been a winning case.
Study: More, and more diverse, US college students voted in 2016
Whether they were motivated by enthusiasm or ire toward the candidates, the 2016 election captured the attention of US college and university students nationwide.
The South Vietnamese who fled the fall of Saigon – and those who returned
Not all who fled Vietnam at the end of the war wanted to be resettled in the US. But those who returned faced an unwelcoming government.
Trump speaks at the UN: 5 takeaways
The president threatened North Korea and decried the decimation of the American middle class – but didn’t have much praise for the work of the United Nations.
RAISE Act: Global panel of scholars explains ‘merit-based’ immigration
As Congress takes up the issue of immigration, we turned to our global network of scholars to get their perspective on how points systems work.
Roots of racism: 6 essential reads
When were the seeds of racism sown in the US and why is it so hard to root out?
Hurricanes drive immigration to the US
Data reveal how hurricanes affect migration, and what it means for US immigration policy.
How Vietnam dramatically changed our views on honor and war
Is there honor in a losing battle? The US military faced this question in Vietnam. Its response would eventually change how the media covered war and how Americans perceive it.
Vietnam War: Who was right about what went wrong – and why it matters in Afghanistan
Was Vietnam 'a quagmire' or a 'stalemate machine'? Understanding this 50-year-old debate can shed light on why the US is currently locked into a 'forever war.'
5 things that have changed about FEMA since Katrina – and 5 that haven’t
Is the Federal Emergency Management Agency ready for the new era of disasters?
Why al-Qaida is still strong 16 years after 9/11
An unprecedented onslaught from the US hasn't destroyed the terrorist organization. What is the secret of its resilience?
‘Is truth overrated?’ What the experts say
We gave four scholars from different disciplines a chance to offer their opinions on this important question.
Why more grandparents are raising their grandchildren
Millions of American children are being cared for by grandparents. To honor Grandparents Day we ask: What are the social and health impacts of this often unexpected turn of events?
Why UN sanctions against North Korea’s missile program failed
The international community has been trying to stop North Korea from developing long-range missiles for decades. So what went wrong?
Post-DACA: How Congress can replace Obama’s program and make it even better
Congress has an opportunity to build on DACA's success. An immigration expert explains how.
How DACA affected the mental health of undocumented young adults
Research shows that for many young people, discovering they were undocumented led to significant mental distress. After DACA they found peace of mind.
How Muslim Americans are fighting Islamophobia and securing their civil rights
New survey data show that Muslim Americans are the most negatively perceived religious group in the US and are often victims of Islamophobic attacks. How are they responding? By getting organized.
Old West theme parks paint a false picture of pioneer California
Knott's Berry Farm and others romanticize the state's past and influence visitors’ sense of history. But their ideology reflects mid-20th-century political conservatism more than settlers' reality.
Massachusetts executed two Italian immigrants 90 years ago: Why the global fallout still matters
At a time when anti-immigrant sentiment was widespread, the Sacco and Vanzetti trial starkly divided American opinion and stirred up a violent backlash around the world.
With better data, we can help set refugees up for success
Instead of focusing only on crime, the government can help set refugees up for success by collecting data on what's working and what's not in the integration process.
State budgets hang in the balance as future of ACA uncertain
As states begin to plan budgets, the future of Obamacare is still undecided. A former Ohio state senator explains how budget directors are bracing for billions of dollars in shortfalls.
Charlottesville: A step in our long arc toward justice
When Martin Luther King Jr. was met by violent opposition, he remained hopeful, believing that 'the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.' While racism remains, there's reason for hope.
Arpaio pardon could encourage more civil rights violations
Pardoning a man who has illegally used racial profiling to round up Latinos could send a message to law enforcement that aggressive tactics are OK by the president.