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How July 4th reduces partisan animosity – at least for a moment John Sides - July 4, 2024 Research shows the effect of emphasizing a shared American identity.
States are still trying to ban trans youths from sports. Here’s what you need to know. Elizabeth Sharrow, Jaime Schultz, Lindsay Parks Pieper, Anna Baeth, and Danne Diamond - April 10, 2024 State legislators have proposed dozens of bills targeting trans children. What’s at stake?
Why Colombia’s ELN freed a soccer star’s parents Danielle Gilbert - November 15, 2023 Research on kidnappings by armed groups explains the impact on Colombia’s peace process.
Why the Gaza hostage crisis is different Danielle Gilbert - October 13, 2023 What we know about Hamas hostage-taking and Israel’s hostage recovery policy.
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Brittney Griner was ‘wrongfully detained.’ What happens now? Danielle Gilbert - May 5, 2022 The State Department announcement gives the U.S. government ways to negotiate for the release of the WNBA star
A Turkish pop video went viral. Is it just a catchy song — or an anthem for the opposition? Lisel Hintz and Kenan Behzat Sharpe - February 23, 2022 The ambiguity of music and lyrics can cleverly communicate dissent, our research finds
In a first, the Nobel Peace Prize went to a Filipina. Her government isn’t happy. Enrico Gloria and Andrew Yeo - October 20, 2021 The award emphasizes the importance of freedom of expression and freedom of the press globally in an era of democratic backsliding