Trump speaks at the UN: 5 takeaways
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.
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RAISE Act: Global panel of scholars explains ‘merit-based’ immigration
As Congress takes up the issue of immigration, we turned to our global network of scholars to get their perspective on how points systems work.
What citizens told me about the ever increasing challenges of life in Afghanistan
Suffering the daily toil of violence, with little chance of escape.
While the world frets over North Korea, what to do about Iran also causes headaches
A policy tug-of-war is taking place in the Trump White House over what to do about Iran.
Does poor spelling really mean Donald Trump isn’t fit to be president?
In a language as idiosyncratic as English, linguistic pedantry is futile and misguided.
Why Rod Stewart’s gay ballad ‘Georgie’ was ahead of its time
Rod Stewart, one of the greatest rock 'n' roll singers, is still current with his new DNCE co-release. What many don't know is 40 years ago he wrote the first pop song to address gay rights.
‘Is truth overrated?’ What the experts say
We gave four scholars from different disciplines a chance to offer their opinions on this important question.
Progressive politics is losing to a fantasy state of mind
Why are we increasingly seeing voters support candidates whose policies are, superficially at least, against their own interests?
Why UN sanctions against North Korea’s missile program failed
The international community has been trying to stop North Korea from developing long-range missiles for decades. So what went wrong?
Why universities must defend democracy
The rise of neo-Nazism under President Donald Trump signals a new wave of authoritarianism. Now more than ever, colleges and universities must help students become informed and compassionate citizens.
When it comes to North Korea, China is happy to make Trump squirm
China is probably no more fond of the North Korean regime than the Americans are, but it is walking a fine line between managing both nations and ensuring its own continued rise.
Beware the cult of ‘tech fixing’ – it’s why America is eyeing the nuclear button
What do intercontinental missiles and Apple's app store have in common? Alvin M Weinberg.
How DACA affected the mental health of undocumented young adults
Research shows that for many young people, discovering they were undocumented led to significant mental distress. After DACA they found peace of mind.
How Muslim Americans are fighting Islamophobia and securing their civil rights
New survey data show that Muslim Americans are the most negatively perceived religious group in the US and are often victims of Islamophobic attacks. How are they responding? By getting organized.
Scandinavia: the radical right meets the mainstream
It's not just the US which is seeing a rise in support for neo-Nazi organisations and right-wing politics. In Scandinavia it's infiltrating the mainstream.
From blokey banter to female fantasy: how men and women really see each other
Two plays about the way men and women talk about each other with their own are both illuminating and disappointing
Massachusetts executed two Italian immigrants 90 years ago: Why the global fallout still matters
At a time when anti-immigrant sentiment was widespread, the Sacco and Vanzetti trial starkly divided American opinion and stirred up a violent backlash around the world.
Una mejor idea para la frontera entre EUA y México: invertimos en el río, no en un muro
Hacer al Rio Grande grande otra vez sería bueno para el medioambiente fronterizo y costaría mucho menos que el muro propuesto por el Presidente Donald Trump.
How corporate CEOs found their political voice
CEOs used to stay steadfastly neutral on divisive social and political issues. Those days are over, meaning today’s chief executive increasingly resembles Che Guevera.
Explainer: what is antifa, and where did it come from?
The anti-fascist movement, or 'antifa', has undergone more of an evolution of progressive militancy than a birth.
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