Students entering Ohio’s public universities this fall are the first four-year cohort expected to graduate under the state’s new American civic literacy requirement. Beginning with the spring 2030 graduating class, students must complete an approved three-credit course built around the Const…
Almost as soon as next month’s elections are over, arguments will begin about the lessons and implications for 2028. But one conclusion is already undeniable: Latinos are America’s new swing voters.
Having undermined the law and the Constitution with some terrible opinions in deference to President Donald Trump, this week brings the new U.S. Supreme Court term, and with it the risk that our nation’s highest judicial body will continue to make us a less fair, less moral and less safe society.
While every death is tragic, seven deaths nationally over the course of two years hardly sounds on its face like an epidemic. That is, until you consider the context: Those seven deaths since January 2025 were related to measles infections — and they represent more than twice as many measles…
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🎧 Talking about others can strengthen relationships, build trust and reinforce social norms — but knowing when to stay quiet still matters.
Recently, a Washington Post editorial bemoaned the disappearing town hall -- the events where elected officials invite their constituents to hear from them and to explain their positions on important issues. How right they were in pointing out yet another symptom of our inability to navigate…
Responsible management of data centers and the resources they consume is among the most important and contentious national debates, and no place is that more consequential than in Virginia. The commonwealth has more of the facilities than any other state, with about 400 in operation and anot…
Menopause has been having a moment lately, and Washington is noticing. On Sept. 16, the Senate held its first hearing on the dismal state of federally funded menopause research and vast gaps in treatment and care.
Iranian leaders arguably overplayed their hand over the summer, attacking oil tankers even after signing a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. If the U.S. hopes to end the conflict in the Persian Gulf, it should be wary of its own bout of hubris.
These are the best of times for Americans — at least economically and on paper (in the metaphorical sense of course, since no one uses paper anymore). We’ve never been richer or more prosperous as a nation. Living standards and life expectancy are at all-time highs. Yet it feels like the eco…
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Michigan, has a simple pitch to voters. Imagine, he says, a health-insurance plan with “no premium, no copay, no deductible — just healthcare when you need it.” El-Sayed and other proponents call the idea Medicare for All.
🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.
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Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.
🎧 The hosts discuss the importance of good sportsmanship and why, unlike in politics, sports almost always rewards the people with the most skill.
Students entering Ohio’s public universities this fall are the first four-year cohort expected to graduate under the state’s new American civic literacy requirement. Beginning with the spring 2030 graduating class, students must complete an approved three-credit course built around the Const…
Almost as soon as next month’s elections are over, arguments will begin about the lessons and implications for 2028. But one conclusion is already undeniable: Latinos are America’s new swing voters.
Having undermined the law and the Constitution with some terrible opinions in deference to President Donald Trump, this week brings the new U.S. Supreme Court term, and with it the risk that our nation’s highest judicial body will continue to make us a less fair, less moral and less safe society.
While every death is tragic, seven deaths nationally over the course of two years hardly sounds on its face like an epidemic. That is, until you consider the context: Those seven deaths since January 2025 were related to measles infections — and they represent more than twice as many measles…
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Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...
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Here’s voters’ midterm election issue: To cut off your nose to spite your face —or not. Do you discard all the good (spite your face) Trump/Republicans have done for America’s “little” people: See Bureau of Labor Statistics/Office Management/Budget/Federal Reserve Economic Data: