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Pakistan had only eight new diagnoses of polio in 2017. The virus’ days look numbered – but health workers have their work cut out for them to eradicate the devastating disease once and for all.
Trump justice officials portray the Salvadoran gang MS-13 as a powerful drug cartel staffed with criminal undocumented immigrants. That’s a dangerous mistake if you actually want to prevent violence.
Even though child care costs more than college tuition in many states, college affordability seems to get more attention. Here’s why that needs to change.
The share of board seats held by women varies dramatically across the country, from none in Alaska to close to half in New Mexico. A few key policies may make all the difference.
Together, two parties with a tough stance on immigration and the EU – the Five Star Movement and the League – received nearly 50 percent of the vote.
With many men ‘missing’ from the population in the aftermath of the 1918 flu, women stepped into public roles that hadn’t previously been open to them.
Decades ago, the CIA created a secret department dedicated to spreading anti-communist propaganda around the globe. A scholar explains how it is comparable to Russian meddling through social media.
Companies like Uber and Etsy don’t have to tell most of the people working with them how much they’ve earned. With the federal government so behind the curve, some states are changing their rules.
Citizen activists can influence the policy positions of their elected representatives. Their activism might well counter the advantages of the wealthy in America.
North and South Korea explained in five questions and answers.
North Korea has taken up the South’s invitation to the Olympics, but a quick look at the history of North-South talks suggests that unity is not as close as it may seem.
Why are people from some states so much healthier than others? Despite what you may hear, it’s not just about genetics or poor choices.
Dari algoritme pencarian Google hingga algoritme umpan berita Facebook tidak saja kompleks dan tertutup, tapi memang sengaja dibuat kabur.
If they pass a deal on DACA, it’s a win for both sides of the aisle and thousands of ‘Dreamers,’ but a loss for millions of undocumented immigrants.
Social media companies arose from libertarian, free-market origins but must embrace social benefits and democracy to survive.
Disney’s veneer of innocence shouldn’t distract people from recognizing the danger of giving one conglomerate the power to control so much information.
A researcher warns that the sugary treats of the holiday season can set the stage for children’s long-term health and academic success if left unchecked.
Wondering why Jerusalem matters so much? A 25-year veteran of the Israeli Foreign Service explains what you need to know.
Everything on the GOP wish list just became more daunting to achieve.
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Executive Director of the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics, American University
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Professor, School of International Service, American University
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Executive in Residence, Department of Accounting and Taxation, American University Kogod School of Business
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Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, American University School of Communication
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Senior Professorial Lecturer, Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center, American University School of International Service
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Assistant Professor of Justice, Law & Criminology, American University
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Associate Professor of Sociology, School of International Service, American University
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Professor, Department of Justice, Law & Criminology, American University
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Professor of Jewish History and Culture at Ludwig Maximilian University and Abensohn Chair in Israel Studies, American University
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Professor Emerita of Linguistics, American University
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Ph.D. candidate in Public Affairs, American University
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Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service
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Senior Professorial Lecturer of Global Governance, Politics and Security, American University School of International Service
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Professor Emeritus of Communication, American University School of Communication
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Assistant Professor of Anthropology, American University
