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Casting a ballot seems as American as apple pie. But in Florida, one in ten people have had their voting rights taken away because of a criminal conviction. Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy dives into...

4 Okt 201822min

Thirty states have laws legalizing marijuana in some form, and come November four more states may join their ranks through ballot initiatives. But these new laws often do little to help people who hav...

27 Sep 201821min

In face of ongoing threats to its environment, California has taken big steps to protect its nature and wildlife. Professor David Vogel lays out California's history as an environmental leader, how it...

20 Sep 201819min

The government fights forest fires, protects us from foreign invasion, helps people go to college, and so much more. But Americans' opinions of the government are increasingly negative. Professor Suza...

13 Sep 201820min

It's back to school season and for many children, teachers, and parents across the country school looks very similar. That's because in 2009, the Common Core was introduced, standardizing what K-12 st...

6 Sep 201821min

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people in America. And black youth in particular face increasing suicide rates and challenges in accessing mental health services. Scholar and ad...

30 Aug 201820min

An unexpected surgery can cost a worker thousands in medical bills. And in states without paid family and medical leave, they also have to go without a paycheck while recovering. Professors Randy Albe...

23 Aug 201822min

Knowledge is power. Or at least that's how the saying goes — but when it comes to climate change and its causes, that knowledge hasn't translated into action. Postdoctoral Fellow Matthew Motta discuss...

16 Aug 201820min