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Immigrants in Florida—even US citizens—are less likely to seek health care after passage of anti-immigrant laws

Since arriving in the United States four years ago, Alex has worked at a primary care office. He has witnessed firsthand how difficult it was for immigrants to access preventive care.This post was originally published […]

Trump is ruling like a ‘king,’ following the Putin model. How can he be stopped?

A month in, and it is clear even to conservatives that US President Donald Trump is attempting to fundamentally reshape the role of the American president.This post was originally published on this site

Syria: Doubts increase over new regime’s commitment to women’s rights and inclusivity

The capture of Damascus by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the collapse of the regime of Bashar al-Assad last December sent shockwaves through Syria’s political landscape, heralding an unprecedented shift in power. The rise to […]

German election: Why most political parties aren’t talking about the climate crisis

After months of wrangling over public debt and spending decisions, the German government collapsed in November 2024. Among the many disagreements between the parties that made up the governing coalition was how to pay for […]

Research indicates a lack of global diversity in criminology education

Criminology and criminal justice courses need greater global reflection, inclusion from diverse stakeholders, and deviation from a US-centric approach, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.This post was originally published on this site

Getting to the roots of gang violence in Colombia

Some regions of the world are dominated by violence, yet elsewhere people lead relatively peaceful lives. The political scientist Enzo Nussio is researching why this is the case and looking for strategies to make countries […]

Did Twitter favor tweets from right-wing politicians? International study ends prematurely in 2023

Social media platforms provide a rich source of data for academic study. A research group at Saarland University has now analyzed the Twitter accounts of some 8,600 politicians from 12 countries. The team, led by […]

Friend-enemy divided thinking can ignite flames of conflict

From heated election campaigns to regional wars, 2024 has witnessed many dramatic political conflicts across the globe. Understanding the underlying causes of these conflicts is crucial for finding pathways to peace.This post was originally published […]

Government suspicion, conspiratorial thinking linked to historical harm in three communities, report finds

More than half of residents surveyed in three Michigan communities believe significant events occur without public knowledge—a sentiment of government suspicion closely tied to conspiratorial thinking, according to a University of Michigan policy brief.This post […]

California prison resentencing project yields modest results

A three-year effort to encourage California prosecutors to reconsider the sentences given to some people in state prison has resulted in a modest number of people being resentenced, but improvements are needed to speed review […]