When the Supreme Court exempted suburbs in the North from the kind of desegregation orders imposed in the South, it enabled the 'de facto' segregation that continues in America's schools to this day.
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President Trump has unilaterally raised tariffs and sparked trade wars, all without consulting Congress. A century ago, the roles were reversed.
Twelve reporters have been killed so far this year and 172 are in jail, according to a new report on press freedom worldwide. The US places 48th of 180 countries ranked, down two spots from 2018.
Morse code works whether flashing a spotlight or blinking your eyes – or even tapping on a smartphone touchscreen.
As millennials flock to certain parts of the US, home prices in those areas are surging.
The number of births in the US is down 2% – to what the CDC calls 'the lowest number of births in 32 years.' This drop brings the US more in line with its peers.
Many immigrants come to the United States chasing the 'American dream.' So do immigrant racehorses, who literally carry the hopes of their trainers and riders on their backs.
The news is filled with stories about inappropriate touching by politicians. But touch by politicians was long important in the US, and Abraham Lincoln's handshake helped engage and guide the nation.
The Constitution gives Congress the power over the executive branch, which it's free to flex.
Colorectal cancer rates among older adults have been declining, but diagnoses in adults younger than 50 have increased. As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month winds down, a researcher offers insight.
Millennials are more financially conservative than their high debt balances might suggest.
Like today's Western women who joined ISIS and now want to return home, American women with British sympathies during the Revolution left the country – but many tried to bring their families back.
A scholar of discrimination law explains why regulations set up in the 1960s are still critical to protecting racial groups today.
Even without any disruption, SNAP benefits tend to run out before the next disbursement arrives.
Charter school operators have been capitalizing on lax laws that let them lease building space to themselves at above-market rates. A simple ban could end the practice, two education scholars argue.
How do women decide how many children to have and when to have them? The data reveal a few major patterns.
For centuries, readers have written in the margins of their books to indicate admiration, disagreement or inspiration. Plath was no different.
The Supreme Court long ago rejected the idea of a federal right to education. Can a series of new lawsuits convince the court to change its mind?
People across the country show their support for breast cancer patients and survivors by wearing pink and raising money each October. A recent study of patients suggests ways to help all year.
It has been 10 years since Elon Musk's SpaceX launched the commercial space age. What hurdles must be overcome before private companies begin exploring, colonizing and mining other planets?
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Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of South Carolina
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Professor of Law, University of South Carolina
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Associate Professor, History Department, University of South Carolina
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Research and Outreach Director, University of South Carolina
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PhD Candidate in History, University of South Carolina
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Curator, Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, University of South Carolina
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Clinical Associate Professor of Economics, University of South Carolina
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Associate Professor of Education, University of South Carolina
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Carolina Distinguished Professor of History, University of South Carolina
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Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of South Carolina
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