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Federal threats against local officials who don’t cooperate with immigration orders could be unconstitutional − Justice Antonin Scalia ruled against similar plans

If a federal prosecutor were to put a city’s mayor or a state’s governor in jail, what may be the greatest source of conflict in the Constitution will become clear to the public.

Federal threats against local officials who don’t cooperate with immigration orders could be unconstitutional − Justice Antonin Scalia ruled against similar plans
Lifestyle|Opinion

Humility is the foundation to a virtuous life

Humility doesn’t get the fanfare of virtues like courage, compassion or generosity. But without humility, those other virtues won’t get much traction in the quest to live a good life.

Africa|Americas|Arts|Opinion|US

20 years after the publication of 'Purple Hibiscus,' a generation of African writers have followed in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's footsteps

African immigrant writers possess particularly acute insights into the way race and racism affect daily life in the US.

20 years after the publication of 'Purple Hibiscus,' a generation of African writers have followed in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's footsteps
Health|Science

What's your chronotype? Knowing whether you're a night owl or an early bird could help you do better on tests and avoid scams

Synchronizing your daily activities to your circadian rhythm could help you improve your performance on a variety of cognitive tasks − and even influence diagnosis of cognitive disorders.

What's your chronotype? Knowing whether you're a night owl or an early bird could help you do better on tests and avoid scams
Entertainment|News|Opinion

Small-town America's never-ending struggle to maintain its values hasn't always been good for US democracy

Country singer Jason Aldean’s hit song triggered renewed attention on vigilante justice, racism and urban America.

Small-town America's never-ending struggle to maintain its values hasn't always been good for US democracy
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden is campaigning against the Lost Cause and the ‘poison’ of white supremacy in South Carolina

During a campaign speech in South Carolina, President Biden made it clear that he is not only running against Donald Trump but also against white supremacy.

Biden is campaigning against the Lost Cause and the ‘poison’ of white supremacy in South Carolina
News|Political|US

Trump was not king and can be prosecuted for crimes committed while president: Appeals court places limits on immunity

Donald Trump has claimed he is immune from prosecution for actions he took as part of his job as president. An appeals court unanimously disagreed, allowing the many prosecutions of Trump to proceed.

Trump was not king and can be prosecuted for crimes committed while president: Appeals court places limits on immunity
News|Opinion|US

Trump’s immunity arguments at Supreme Court highlight dangers − while prosecutors stress larger danger of removing legal accountability

The case argued before the Supreme Court has profound implications for Donald Trump − but also for the country.

Trump’s immunity arguments at Supreme Court highlight dangers − while prosecutors stress larger danger of removing legal accountability
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

What the Supreme Court is doing right in considering Trump’s immunity case

Pundits decried the Supreme Court justices for not focusing on Donald Trump’s conduct when they heard oral arguments in Trump’s immunity case. But a legal scholar says they were just doing their job.

What the Supreme Court is doing right in considering Trump’s immunity case
News|US

Life on the US-Mexico border is chaotic. An immigration scholar explains why − and it’s not for the reasons that some GOP lawmakers claim

When a COVID-19-era policy was set to expire in May 2023, Republican officials predicted that the US-Mexico border would be overrun with migrants. That didn’t happen.

Life on the US-Mexico border is chaotic. An immigration scholar explains why − and it’s not for the reasons that some GOP lawmakers claim
News|Opinion|Political|US

Supreme Court’s slow roll on deciding Trump’s immunity is the opposite of politics

Critics are decrying the long time the Supreme Court has taken to rule in a crucial Trump case, charging that it’s politically motivated to help Trump. A scholar of the court says they’re wrong.

Supreme Court’s slow roll on deciding Trump’s immunity is the opposite of politics
Crime|News|US

‘Above the law’ in some cases: Supreme Court gives Trump − and future presidents − a special exception that will delay his prosecution

The Supreme Court’s decision has major implications for the criminal prosecution of Trump and for the country and how it is governed.

‘Above the law’ in some cases: Supreme Court gives Trump − and future presidents − a special exception that will delay his prosecution
Opinion|Political|US

JD Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate marks the end of Republican conservatism

Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and other avatars of American conservatism wouldn’t recognize it under Trump.

JD Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate marks the end of Republican conservatism
Economy|US

On the US-Mexico border, the records of Trump and Harris reflect the national mood of less immigration, not more

Allowing immigrants to settle in the US isn’t just an act of compassion. It’s also been a significant factor in the country’s economic growth, a point both candidates seem hesitant to make.

On the US-Mexico border, the records of Trump and Harris reflect the national mood of less immigration, not more
Opinion|Political|US

What does Springfield, Illinois, in 1908 tell us about Springfield, Ohio, in 2024?

Over the past 100 years, US politicians have used racist tropes to stoke white fears of being powerless.

What does Springfield, Illinois, in 1908 tell us about Springfield, Ohio, in 2024?
Environment|Health|Science

Microplastic pollution is everywhere, even in the exhaled breath of dolphins – new research

8 million metric tons of plastic wind up in Earth’s oceans annually, where marine animals are exposed to this pollution and its potential health effects.

Microplastic pollution is everywhere, even in the exhaled breath of dolphins – new research
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox

Disconnecting from the digital realm from time to time is good for your well-being, but doing so can be difficult. There are steps you can take, however, to get in the habit of putting your phone down.

How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox
Education|Health

Mothers, metaphors and dyslexia: What language reveals about the challenges of a child’s learning disability

When talking about a child’s diagnosis of dyslexia, mothers rely on metaphors. A closer look at these metaphors reveals much about how schools can better help them.

Mothers, metaphors and dyslexia: What language reveals about the challenges of a child’s learning disability
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|US

Nearly 54% of extreme conservatives say the federal government should use violence to stop illegal immigration

For many Americans, stricter immigration policy is not enough. Many would justify civilian and government violence against immigrants to seal the southern US border.

Nearly 54% of extreme conservatives say the federal government should use violence to stop illegal immigration
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Yes, calling someone ‘mentally disabled’ causes real harm

Donald Trump’s words about Kamala Harris – she’s a ‘mentally disabled person’ – were widely criticized as coarse and ugly. They are also often found among disparaging descriptions used by others.

Yes, calling someone ‘mentally disabled’ causes real harm

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