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World leaders prepare for the Glasgow climate summit. 4 key issues to watch for

November 3, 2021

The world isn’t on track to avoid dangerous climate change, and this year’s climate conference, COP26, is crucial.

The politics behind Joe Biden’s meeting with the Pope

November 3, 2021

Meetings between U.S. presidents and the pope have been a staple of politics since Kennedy’s era, whether the president was Catholic or not.

Facebook is blocking access to data about how much misinformation is out there and who is affected

November 3, 2021

Facebook says it’s combating COVID-19 misinformation on its platforms, but without knowing the scope of the problem, there’s no way to judge the company’s efforts.

How does the government shutdown affect you?

October 5, 2021

Congress is working on a spending bill to avert another government shutdown. Scholars explain what’s in store if they fail.

Roe v Wade: The Supreme Court has overturned precedent dozens of times in the past 60 years. Know more

September 20, 2021

Abortion opponents are hoping the Supreme Court will overturn its 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade, which allows women to have abortions in many cases.

Curious about the Hazara of Afghanistan? An expert explains

September 13, 2021

With the Taliban again in power in Afghanistan, minorities like the Hazara may have the most to lose.

What is Pegasus? An explanation

August 30, 2021

A tool made for tracking criminals and terrorists has potentially been used against politicians, dissidents and journalists. Here’s how the spyware works.

Do not forget! American religious groups have a history of resettling Afghani refugees

August 30, 2021

Religiously based refugee organizations frame their efforts using interfaith language. They invoke the ethical imperative to provide asylum and refuge in ways that cross-cut multiple religious traditions.