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Study: People Who Identify as Alt-Right Find Security in the Status Quo

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:40 EST

Who are the alt-right, and what do they stand for? The term is broad -- an alt-right supporter could be anyone from an armed insurrectionist to an armchair political pundit -- but they tend to have one thing in common. According to new research involving faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York, people who identify as alt-right tend to be "system justifiers" who want to maintain the traditional status quo as an antidote to insecurity.

Human Rights at a Crossroads: President of Open Society Foundations Speaks at UP

University of Pretoria — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 08:00:54 EST

There is an urgent need for a more resolute, strategic and unified global response from the human rights movement during "this unprecedented moment of mounting challenges, of regression and repression of fundamental human rights in many parts of the world." This was one of the key messages delivered by Binaifer Nowrojee, President of the Open Society Foundations (OSF), during a public lecture hosted by the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria (UP) in collaboration with the OSF, one of the world's largest funders of groups working for justice, equity and human rights.

ND Expert on Tariffs and Trade Policy: 'How Should the US Be Engaged with the Rest of the World?'

University of Notre Dame — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:25:29 EST

To make sense of the new administration's recent tariff announcements and policy changes, Robert Johnson, the Brian and Jeannelle Brady Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Notre Dame, explains how tariffs affect global economies and what this means for U.S. engagement in global trade.

Understanding the impacts of President Trump's expected April 2nd tariffs

Scholars Strategy Network — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:05:30 EST

Expert Explains Consequences of Tariffs for Virginia Agriculture

Virginia Tech — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:15:52 EST

Virginia farms could face economic consequences because of tariffs imposed by the United States on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, and because of tariffs imposed on U.S. goods by those countries in return. Virginia Tech agricultural trade policy analyst Xi He shared an overview of the challenges that the commonwealth's agricultural industry might have to anticipate and navigate.

Expert: Signal Has Been Exploited in the Past and Shouldn't Have Been Used So Carelessly by Government Officials

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:45:03 EST

Lessons From Venezuela's Democratic Collapse: How Opposition Movements Can Defy Autocratic Leaders

University of Notre Dame — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:10:33 EST

Laura Gamboa, a political scientist at the University of Notre Dame, explores how opposition movements navigate authoritarian regimes in a study of Venezuela's political transformation. The research analyzes the effectiveness of various strategies, including electoral participation, in the face of eroding democratic norms.

Roundtable: What Future for the 49th Parallel?

Universite de Montreal — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:00:26 EST

Three experts from UdeM analyze Canada-U.S.relations and the threats posed to our shared border in Donald Trump's second presidential term.

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants Now Authorized to Practice in Virginia

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:50:55 EST

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed into law Senate Bill 882, which authorizes certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs) licensure in the state. The law goes into effect on July 1, 2025. Virginia joins over 20 states that allow both types of nonphysician anesthetists (CAAs and nurse anesthetists) to practice in the physician-led Anesthesia Care Team.

Today, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Louisiana v. Callais, a Shaw challenge to Louisiana's congressional redistricting plan. Will other justices follow Thomas's lead and question Shaw's legitimacy?

Washington University in St. Louis — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:05:53 EST

American Society of Anesthesiologists Strongly Opposes Legislation to Replace Anesthesiologists with Nurses for Veterans' Care

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:55:38 EST

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) strongly opposes legislation introduced recently -- the Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 -- that would dismantle the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs' (VA) proven and well-established physician-led, team-based model of anesthesia care and move VA hospitals and clinics nationwide to a rarely used nurse-only model that would lower the standard and quality of care for America's Veterans.

The Hidden Power of Presidents

Tufts University — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:10:59 EST

Presidential power, especially in the face of Congressional opposition, is an area that Meredith McLain, an assistant professor of political science at Tufts University, has studied in depth. She published research on the traceability of presidential policymaking and unilateral action, especially while confronting an oppositional Congress.

AANA Strongly Supports Legislation to Ensure Timely, High-Quality Anesthesia Care for Veterans

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:30:29 EST

Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Lauren Underwood (D-IL) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) introduced the Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 to secure veterans' ability to access to high quality anesthesia care within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This critical legislation would align the VHA with current Defense Health Agency policy that allows both Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and physician anesthesiologists to be autonomous providers of anesthesia, while strengthening safety and transparency within the VHA.

New survey shows lack of faith in Musk, DOGE

University of Delaware — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:19 EST

New data from the Center for Political Communication (CPC) at the University of Delaware shows many Americans have little trust in either Elon Musk or the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

American Society of Nephrology Calls on Congress to Authorize Legislation and Increase Funding for Kidney Diseases

American Society of Nephrology (ASN) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:30:00 EST

Today, leaders from the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) will meet with their congressional delegations and call for their support of $67 million in funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Organ Transplantation Program in FY 26.

SLU/YouGov Poll: Voters Support Local Control of Police Departments, Prohibiting Cell Phone and Social Media Access in Schools

Saint Louis University — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:00:52 EST

The February 2025 SLU/YouGov Poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters about their opinions regarding public safety, technology in schools, state income taxes, Missouri education issues, and matters considered by the Missouri state government.

Imagined Exit as Voice: Americans' Emigration Aspirations Under Obama and Trump

Tufts University — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:29 EST

Over 260 Healthcare and Community Organizations Support Removing Barriers to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:00:49 EST

The United States healthcare system is facing challenges, including healthcare workforce shortages and expanding costs. A powerful solution is the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act, which will remove practice barriers for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, by allowing them to provide more comprehensive healthcare services to patients across the country.

AACI Statement on Widespread Termination of Federal Funding

Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:50:28 EST

Hundreds of millions of dollars in grant funding are being slashed from the budgets of American research institutions, stalling progress against cancer and other chronic diseases and threatening the sustainability of our nation's research infrastructure.

Zeleny, Sanderford to Deliver Seline Lecture on March 27

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:30:29 EST

With a combined 50-plus years in the news industry, Jeff Zeleny, chief national affairs correspondent with CNN, and Aaron Sanderford, editor-in-chief of the Nebraska Examiner, will discuss the state of local and national news on March 27.