Black student unions are under pressure – here’s what they do and how they help Black students find community
Black student unions (BSUs) have played a crucial role in fostering community and advocating for the needs of Black students…
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Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work
At the University of Minnesota, a significant protest erupted among researchers and supporters in response to proposed cuts to scientific…
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Vice President Dick Cheney’s life followed the arc of the biggest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine
The recent passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney on November 4, 2025, at the age of 84, has reignited…
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‘Jeffrey Epstein is not unique’: What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking
On November 18, 2025, Congress took a significant step in addressing the pervasive issue of child sex trafficking by passing…
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Who wins and who loses as the US retires the penny
As the U.S. prepares to mint its final penny on November 12, 2025, the cultural and economic implications of this…
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First Amendment in flux: When free speech protections came up against the Red Scare
The struggle for free speech in America has a complex history, particularly during the Cold War era, when fears of…
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Off-label use of COVID-19 vaccines was once discouraged but has become common amid new guidelines
In 2025, navigating the landscape of COVID-19 vaccinations has become increasingly complex due to recent changes in eligibility and recommendations…
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From ‘mail-order brides’ to ‘passport bros,’ the international dating industry often sells traditional gender roles
The international dating industry has undergone significant transformations over the past few decades, evolving from the stigmatized notion of "mail-order…
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The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests
In a colorful twist on traditional protest tactics, demonstrators have taken to the streets in inflatable frog costumes as a…
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Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation to find a practical path forward
In May 2024, Colorado made history by passing the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act, becoming the first state in the U.S.…
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