Podcast Showcase: Jeff Does Vegas
Welcome to the next in the Podcast Showcase series, where we share podcasts with you in the words of the podcasters themselves. This time, we talk to Jeff Does Vegas. Sum up your podcast in three...
Category: North America
Examining the rise of the Tiny Home movement
Tiny homes have seen an impressive increase in popularity over the last few years, largely due to a growing interest in minimalism and sustainability. Tiny homes are easy to maintain, cost-effective,...
Trump’s indictment stretches US legal system in new ways – a former prosecutor explains 4 key points to understand
Jeffrey Bellin, William & Mary Law School When former President Donald Trump turns himself over to authorities in New York on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, and is arraigned, the charges on which a...
Why Tennessee’s law limiting drag performances likely violates the First Amendment
Mark Satta, Wayne State University On March 2, 2023, Tennessee became the first state to enact a law restricting drag performances. This law is part of a larger push by Republican lawmakers in...
Mocking the police got an Ohio man arrested – and the Supreme Court ignored The Onion’s plea to define the limits of parody
Jane E. Kirtley, University of Minnesota Can Americans be jailed for making fun of the government? Most would respond with a resounding “No, of course not! The First Amendment protects us from...
Forget milk and eggs: supermarkets are having a fire sale on data about you
When you use supermarket discount cards, you are sharing much more than what is in your cart — and grocery chains like Kroger are reaping huge profits selling this data to brands and advertisers...
There is no peaceful solution to the Ukraine war
The United States is reportedly pressuring Ukraine to start negotiating with Russia. Although the Kremlin desperately needs a ceasefire agreement that would help it save face, Kyiv is unlikely to...
Venezuela and U.S. swap prisoners, including Maduro’s relatives
Seven U.S. citizens were released on Saturday in exchange for the two nephews of Cilia Flores, wife of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The move is a rare gesture for the two countries'...
The forgotten detail of American education
We all know that the American education system is deeply flawed and we can often see that many people are not learning enough within the current system. There are ideas about how to fix it coming out...
Why Roe v. Wade is a humanitarian issue
The landmark Roe v. Wade case, decided in 1973, was a huge win for women around the world. Although the case centered in the US, Roe v. Wade helped bring more attention to women’s healthcare as a...