Research shows how social media algorithms warp the process people use to learn from each other
By William Brady, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, Northwestern University People’s daily interactions with online algorithms affect how they learn from others, with negative consequences including social misperceptions, conflict and the spread of...
Economic countermeasures: How China has responded to U.S. sanctions with policy of blocking laws
By Bashar Malkawi, Professor of Law, University of Arizona After a recent meeting between U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and officials in Beijing, China released a statement demanding “practical action” over the issue of sanctions. The implication was that the...
Out of Many, One: Milwaukee honors valor of local Latino veterans during Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
Milwaukee honored the valor of its Latino veterans during Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 with a visit from the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and a special banquet at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center on September 27. James Saenz, the Deputy Assistant...
U.S. Democratic process in jeopardy as GOP state legislatures seek control of local election offices
Lawmakers in several Republican-led states have been looking to exert more authority over state and local election offices, claiming new powers that Democrats warn could be used to target left-leaning counties in future elections. The moves range from requiring...
Trends show political migrations to red and blue states are further driving America’s polarization
Once he and his wife, Jennifer, moved to a Boise suburb last year, Tim Kohl could finally express himself. Kohl did what the couple never dared at their previous house outside Los Angeles, the newly-retired Los Angeles police officer flew a U.S. flag and a “Thin...
One life saved: Why speaking openly about suicide prevention is vital for growing community support
As suicide prevention month draws to a close, we must remember that the door is always open for dialogue, support, and raising awareness about the imperative of preventing deaths by suicide. And this door is open for everyone. It is open for those who are having...
Diagnosing adult ADHD: Targeted advertisements are part of a striking new trend pushing medications
By Margaret Sibley, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Washington As a woman in my 30s who was constantly typing “ADHD” into my computer, I had something interesting happen to me in 2021. I started receiving a wave of...
America prepares for extended pain if House Republicans cause shutdown of Federal government
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending. While some government entities...
Ukrainian pilots begin training on F-16 fighter jets at air base in the United States
The United States will start training Ukrainian pilots to fly U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, beginning at an Air National Guard base in October, the Pentagon said in August. The training is part of a U.S. and European effort to get the advanced fighter jets to Ukraine...
Occupying Taiwan: Opinions remain divided over what lessons China is learning from Russia’s failures
By Peter Rutland, Professor of Government, Wesleyan University U.S. defense strategists warn that China may use the distraction of the war in Ukraine to launch military action against Taiwan. They believe Chinese President Xi Jinping is determined to gain control over...
Wisconsinites demand common sense laws to protect children on Gun Violence Prevention Day of Action
The 2023 Gun Violence Prevention Day of Action on September 21 brought groups of people to Madison from across the state, so legislators could hear directly from their constituents about the need for stronger gun laws essential for the safety of Wisconsin families and...
House Republicans push for Social Security “Death Panel” in latest attack on Middle-Class Americans
Progressives on September 19 sounded alarm over a proposal tucked into a new House GOP budget blueprint that would establish a commission to review and propose legislative changes to Social Security and Medicare. Nancy Altman, president of the advocacy group Social...
