Trans Bans Are Not Fair, Scientific, or Logical
My 12-year-old daughter loves soccer. She’s not an exceptional athlete. She will never compete at a high level or get a college scholarship. She plays sports for the reasons most kids play sports—it’s fun and…
A Call for Mutual Recognition of the Palestinian and Israeli Histories
Yuval Abraham’s recent Academy Awards acceptance speech for the documentary No Other Land underlined the inseparability of Israeli and Palestinian histories and the necessity of a shift in US policy. “Can’t you see that we…
How a 2008 Decision is Coming Full Circle for California’s Bullet Train
California’s high-speed rail project has largely survived the controversy that has surrounded it since its inception. However, the current political climate and a decision made more than a decade ago have now placed the project…
Donald Trump: The Elected Autocrat
Is Donald Trump an autocrat? He said he wanted to be a dictator on day one and even distributed a picture of himself in a crown. His defenders say, “No way. He was just kidding….
Cutting the Heart of College Sports: The NIL Fallout Begins
Last month, Cleveland State University dropped a bombshell, abruptly axing its wrestling program—a cornerstone of Northeast Ohio’s grit and pride—in a move that reeks of cold calculation. This wasn’t a random cut; it’s the first…
We Need To Ensure Federal Protections for the Disabled
When Secretary of Education Linda McMahon fumbled with what IDEA stands for, even as she defended the layoffs of more than 1,300 Department of Education employees, it spoke to how little thought is given to…
By Invitation Only: Policy Agenda Normalizes Harm to Black People
People of color are not simply guests who overstayed their welcome at a party now being hosted by a group of bros in the White House – where the directives are to ask those who…
Dismiss Educator Expertise? U.S. Children’s Learning Suffers
In a recent letter posted on the Department of Education website, newly appointed Secretary Linda McMahon claims, “there is nobody more qualified than a parent to make educational decisions for their children.” In addition to the…
The Puritan Jihad: From Happy Meals to Vaping
The vaping wars might seem recent but the roots go deep. Surely the most puritan strand leads to Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), the grim reapers of gastronomic glee, who’ve turned the…
The Symphony of Synergy: Embracing Hybrid Intelligence for a Values-Driven Future
We stand at the cusp of a transformative era, one where the hum of algorithms intertwines with the heartbeat of human understanding. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic fantasy; it’s weaving itself into…
Seventy-Five Years of Academic Exchange: The Evolving Role of the Marshall Scholarships
As the Marshall Scholarships awards program approaches its 75th anniversary, it remains a pillar of UK-US academic diplomacy, fostering transatlantic collaboration and shaping future global leaders. The Marshall Scholarships[1] were established in 1953 as a…
