U.S. Government

Brainwashing Isn’t Like It Is in the Movies, but Scientists Did Once Take It Seriously

Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

This term is frequently thrown around in pop culture, but many people don't know that it was used in real experimentation and research. …

December 4, 2021

Representation in government. (Photo by Darren Halstead from Unsplash)

2020 Was a Victory for Diverse Representation in Government

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

This year's elections made history, with more and more women, people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community taking political office. …

November 20, 2020

3 Ways a Long-Term Government Shutdown Would Affect Colleges

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

If government money stops flowing, university systems across the country would freeze, including certain financial-aid packages and ongoing research grants. …

January 30, 2018

Goodbye, Old Principles

Jacob Evans, Arizona State University

Russia, Trump and the moral vacuum of the modern GOP.…

July 24, 2017