Abortions can happen safely — and entirely — at home
OPINION: The pandemic has taught us how we can deliver better care to patients who seek to terminate pregnancies. Now if only science could triumph over politics.
Feb. 24, 2021 • ~8 min
Are women more likely to keep campaign promises?
Governments with strong female representation are more likely to deliver on campaign promises, according to new research.
Feb. 23, 2021 • ~3 min
Fight or flight? Why individuals react as they do
Political science graduate student Aidan Milliff finds differences in how people in similar situations respond to threats of violence.
Feb. 23, 2021 • ~8 min
India farmers' protests: internet shutdown highlights Modi's record of stifling digital dissent
As the protests escalate, Modi's grip on India's internet communications remains as tight as ever.
Feb. 1, 2021 • ~7 min
Who participates in extreme politics and why do they?
The Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol over Donald Trump’s election loss stunned the country and forced many to ask what prompts people to political violence.
Jan. 29, 2021 • ~10 min
John Kerry: UK climate summit is world's 'last best chance'
The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis.
Jan. 28, 2021 • ~6 min
Expert: Risk of right-wing extremist violence ‘remains high’
An expert breaks down the move towards radicalization and poltical violence. He says that it's an "exceptionally dangerous time" in the US.
Jan. 25, 2021 • ~8 min
1965 Klan crackdown has lessons for fighting white supremacy
Punishing criminal participants in the January 6 insurrection could have unintended consequences, as did investigations into the KKK in 1965.
Jan. 22, 2021 • ~6 min
In Brazil, a look at why health care declines around elections
Guillermo Toral PhD '20 finds health care quality drops in months leading up to mayoral elections, and if the incumbent loses, the quality continues to fall.
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~8 min
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