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 the lives of Black college students for over six decades,…
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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 as researchers, scientists, and supporters rallied against 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 passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a significant piece of legislation calling for the release…
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Who wins and who loses as the US retires the penny
The impending demise of the penny, a coin whose production costs exceed its value, marks a significant shift in the…
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First Amendment in flux: When free speech protections came up against the Red Scare
In the wake of increasing book bans and government intervention in the United States, the historical context of free speech…
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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 COVID-19 vaccination landscape has become more complex yet remains accessible for many individuals, including children. Recent…
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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 a significant transformation over the past few decades, evolving from the stigmatized concept of…
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The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests
On October 18, 2025, a unique form of protest emerged in Portland, Oregon, as demonstrators donned inflatable frog costumes during…
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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 headlines by passing the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act, becoming the first state in the U.S.…
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