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Two men accused of planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 have been found guilty. Their backgrounds and the trial itself raise concerns about the role of extremism in America.
The perishable nature of agri-food products makes any delay at the Canada-U.S. border costly to farmers, businesses and consumers.
Fewer students enrolled in public school and more were home-schooled during the 2020-21 school year. Researchers analyzed records in Michigan to understand what drove parents to make these decisions.
Achieving widespread immunity to COVID-19 through vaccination requires as many people as possible to get their shots, including those who object or haven’t bothered.
Students who took part in the program scored 8% higher on the state science test than students who received traditional instruction, and demonstrated greater social and emotional learning.
Schools can consider virtual learning and other ways to reduce the negative impact of suspensions on student achievement.
Trump is contesting the results in four key battleground states. Here is what he is claiming — and his chances of success in stopping the vote count or overturning the results.
Is right-wing violent extremism the new fifth wave of modern terrorism? If so, there’s no doubt the impacts of COVID-19 will only help accelerate the radicalization of its adherents.
Much remains unknown so far about an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, but five themes will remain relevant no matter how events unfold.
To overhaul an election redistricting process tainted by gerrymandering, Michigan has adopted a governance mechanism prominent 2,500 years ago in ancient Athens, the birthplace of democracy.
The US has a long history of forced sterilization campaigns that were driven by the bogus ‘science’ of eugenics, racism and sexism.
A federal court with jurisdiction over Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee found that the state governments have a legal obligation to ensure that children can learn how to read.
It is becoming clear that this election season, the Democratic Party will likely adopt a center-left agenda.
With the race for the Democratic nomination narrowed to Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, six more states went to the polls on March 10. We asked three scholars to interpret the results.
A new project for Detroit middle and high schoolers combines athletics and mathematical concepts.
The US public is more aware than ever of partisan gerrymandering, and they’re pushing local governments to make reforms.
Lead contamination is not just a problem for Flint, Michigan. It is an issue in many regions. One epidemiologist figured out how to measure past lead exposure using treasured biological samples.
Conservative skeptics of climate change may support projects focused on ‘resilience’ – for example, preparing a community for future major weather events.
A big spill in Michigan’s Straits of Mackinac could have devastating consequences. But does replacing the pipeline running beneath it make sense in a warming world?
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Director of Research, Academic Development, and Innovation at the Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism, Middlebury
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Professor of Law, Wayne State University
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Professor of Political Science, University of Cincinnati
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Professor of Law, Drake University
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Director of Strategic Projects, Office of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, College of Engineering, University of Michigan
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Integrated Assessment Program Specialist, University of Michigan
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Professor of Regional Political Economy, University of Glasgow
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Reader in US History, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex
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Lecturer in History, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Dean, School of Public Affairs, Texas Southern University
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Professor in American Studies, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Humanities Dean and Professor, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Law and Education Policy, Michigan State University
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Professor of Law, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
