From human suffering to political chicanery to environmental degradation, the tide of bad news, blared in headlines every day, seems overwhelming. One poet and classics scholar asks: What can be done?
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When 'The X-Files' launched 25 years ago, many women were inspired by Dr. Dana Scully to pursue science – a phenomenon known as the 'Scully Effect.' Entomologist Jessica Ware shares her story.
Saudi Arabia has arrested a number of feminists, while bringing in reforms for women. An expert argues why this goes to show that the kingdom remains adamant on not opening space for more voices.
Los escritores hispanohablantes han hecho contribuciones excepcionales a la literatura estadounidense. Aquí están autores hispanohablantes de los que quizás usted no ha oído hablar.
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While state takeovers of schools are nothing new, the ones taking place as of late suggest a political agenda is at play under the guise of school reform, a political science scholar argues.
Universities teach students and produce research -- but do they have responsibility to engage with the communities that surround them? Two university presidents explain why their answer is an emphatic yes.
Spanish-speaking writers have made exceptional contributions to American literature. Here are the best Latin American and Latino authors you probably haven't heard of.
The Trump administration wants to privatize more of the federal bureaucracy. New research suggests this can lead to discrimination in essential government services.
A scholar of literary radicalism asks whether Marx's writings are at all relevant to the world's struggles with inequality today and why he's no longer being relegated to the dustbin of history.
During Sunshine Week, three scholars of government transparency look at a potential collision between the old freedom of information movement and the new open government movement. Is there room for both?
Congress mandates that each president produce a 'national security strategy.' What does Trump's reveal about his administration's values, priorities and prevailing problems?
After taking a class in which they give money away, students get more interested in donating to and volunteering at local nonprofits.
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.
Donald Trump's speech on "principled realism" in Afghanistan contained few surprises. Now, under the aegis of DOD chief Mattis it is the latest stage in America’s "forever war."
A scholar argues why more rules, regulations and codes, such as those proposed by Walter Shaub, will not have much effect.
Jeff Sessions was met with considerable skepticism when he announced his desire to revive D.A.R.E. But it turns out that the current program is nothing like the ineffective D.A.R.E. of the '80's and '90's.
The Trump administration's proposed budget suggests it will continue to spend federal dollars on expanding broadband internet access. But the rules governing internet traffic matter too.
American presidents have spent a great deal of time proclaiming US leadership of the global system. The decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement undermines much of what they have said.
Candidate Donald Trump called NATO 'obsolete.' Since becoming president he has reversed that view, but what he said – and didn't say – during his recent visit will not have put NATO leaders at ease.
How could green groups attract more diverse volunteers? Maybe they could put more time and energy into outreach toward the people most affected by environmental injustices.
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Adjunct Professor of Law, Rutgers University Newark
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Distinguished Professor of English and American Studies, Rutgers University Newark
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Assistant Professor of Political Science, Rutgers University Newark
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Professor of Law, Rutgers University Newark
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Assistant Professor at the School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA), Rutgers University Newark
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Associate Professor of Biology, Rutgers University Newark
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Associate Professor of English, Rutgers University Newark
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Assistant Professor, School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA), Rutgers University Newark
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Chancellor, Rutgers University Newark
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Assistant Professor of Politics, Rutgers University Newark
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Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University Newark
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Professor of English, Rutgers University Newark
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Assistant Professor, Rutgers University Newark
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Professor in The Division of Global Affairs and The Department of Political Science, Rutgers University Newark
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Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA), Rutgers University Newark
