Amid a complex political landscape, three stories emerge that shed light on critical issues of our time.
The migration crisis, which has become increasingly visible through heart-wrenching scenes at borders and dangerous journeys undertaken by individuals seeking a better life, is deeply intertwined with broader global issues.
In today's edition of "Today's Uptake" we present a trio of critical analyses on contemporary political issues.
The way we perceive poverty, hunger and household food insecurity is shaped by media, government policy, public relations, advertising and personal experience.
The indictment of a former president was shocking, but Trump’s words were not. Twenty years ago, his rhetoric would have been unusual coming from any member of Congress, let alone a party leader.
Imagine an October surprise like no other: Only a week before Nov. 5, 2024, a video recording reveals a secret meeting between Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Democracy is decreasing globally – and has been doing so for the last 17 years, according to 2023 findings published by the nonprofit group Freedom House, which advocates for democracy.
In the past few weeks, climate records have shattered across the globe. July 4 was the hottest global average day on record, breaking the new record set the previous day.
US agencies buy vast quantities of personal information on the open market – a legal scholar explains why and what it means for privacy in the age of AI
In the current political landscape, a concerning revelation has emerged regarding the Republicans and their alleged three-step plan to establish a fascist regime in the United States.
“The personal is political!” is a well-known rallying cry, originally used by left-leaning activists, including feminists, to emphasize the role of government in personal lives and systemic oppression.
In our research, we explored whether low-wage workers can easily transition to better-paying opportunities. We
- By Roy Whitaker
In an age of polarization, it is worth remembering that one of the pillars of King’s philosophy was pluralism: the idea of multiple communities engaging one another, acknowledging their differences and shared bonds, and striving to create what King called a “Beloved Community.”
Abundant research shows that unverbalized memories are not necessarily lost. Often, they return in the form of flashbacks and physical sensations.
Presidential elections are complicated. But in a move aimed at warding off future crises like the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, the Senate and House have passed legislation to clarify ambiguous and trouble-prone aspects of the process.
- By Kate Hiseman
Biodiversity refers to the variety of life found on Earth and underpins the natural systems which grow our food, cleanse our air and water and regulate our climate. Human life cannot exist without it. But around one million animal and plant species are now threatened by extinction.
Not since the 1970s oil crisis has the west seen such a focus on energy security. Suddenly in 2022 it became a critical part of the battle for Ukraine. Russian attacks on energy facilities have left millions of Ukrainians without power during a freezing winter.
Among those arrested were members of the Reichsbürger (which translates as citizens of the Reich), a disparate movement of groups and individuals, including some with extreme-right views.
- By Tim Koechlin
The claim that Republicans are concerned about the deep economic insecurity of millions of Americans is absolutely ridiculous. Squeezing the working class for the benefit of their rich patrons is, in fact, their mission.
Here are two common ways of thinking about democracy in the online era. First, the internet is a liberation technology and will usher in an era of global democracy. Second, you can have social media or democracy, but not both.
- By Mark R Reiff
Warnings that leaders like Donald Trump hold a dagger at the throat of democracy have evoked a sense of befuddlement among moderates.
- By Rachel Hadas
GOP Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker, resolutely anti-abortion – with “no exception” for rape, incest or the life of the mother – denies allegations that he paid for a girlfriend’s abortion.