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A scholar explains what makes landscapes sacred in Native American religion and why there needs to be a better understanding of the ties to the land.
How can we possibly know how many millions of people are living in the U.S. illegally? Demographers have actually refined a simple formula that’s worked pretty well since the 1970s.
Violence, poverty and oppression in Honduras are causing thousands to flee to the US. Will Trump own the role of US foreign policy in creating these problems?
Making sexual assault seem normal or like no big deal can have profound effects on millions of victims.
What happens to the Islamic State if it loses the battle for territory in Iraq and Syria? Here’s a list of ways it might go down.
Spending more on border control hasn’t stopped migrants from crossing the border. Neither will a wall. Here’s why.
Wars in Chechnya and Iraq affected the stories American and Russian leaders tell about their place in the world.
When a celebrity runs for president, do celebrity endorsements matter? A survey of likely voters shows how tricky it can be to mix celebrity and politics.
The painful effects of globalization and political corruption have decayed Americans’ trust in the federal government.
A survey of voters shows white racial identity is on the rise. Psychologists explain how it’s affecting the presidential election and how it will change American politics of the future.
Threats to humiliate an intimate partner by sharing explicit photos or video is an old problem with a new digital twist, a new study finds.
President Obama has set aside more water and land than any president in history. But he didn’t invent unilateral presidential powers.
Criminal justice experts suggest one way to change the system to eliminate racial bias.
Is xenophobic rhetoric enough to get Latinos to turn out in large numbers? An expert on Latino politics explains.
Scholars share their research with former combatants in Colombia, after a majority of Colombians voted against a peace deal. Can understanding reintegration help peace negotiations move forward?
An anthropologist tells the story of how Columbus actually came close to falling into historical obscurity, until American hubris got in the way.
Scholars from the Washington University in St. Louis react to the second presidential debate.
The way we elect the secretary-general of the United Nations puts too much power in too few hands.
Is the U.S. prepared for nuclear attacks from terrorists or rogue nations? A radiation expert explains how Cold War-style fallout shelters could help protect us from this growing threat.
Few Colombians who have been displaced by violence voted on the peace deal from abroad. An expert in conflict resolution explains why their voices must be part of the peace process.
The vice presidential debate may not set off fireworks quite like the presidential debate, but two political scientists explain why it’s still important.
Debate over trade and immigration have caused rifts within parties this year. An international relations expert explains how these global issues will continue to challenge our two-party system.
Most pundits called Hillary Clinton the winner the first debate against Donald Trump. The snap polls say otherwise. An expert on emotional intelligence explains what the pundits missed.
As the new Supreme Court session opens, a legal scholar makes an argument for sticking with just eight justices. It’s not unconstitutional.