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Moving the start of the 2024 democratic primary to South Carolina
Last week the rules committee of the Democratic National Committee voted to make South Carolina the first state in the 2024 primaries. A proposal championed by President Joe Biden, this would take away Iowa’s role as the first state to…
War Crimes in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Yesterday, U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emanuel Macron pledged to hold Russia accountable for “widely documented atrocities and war crimes” in Ukraine, the two leaders said in a statement issued after their White House meeting. (Reuters) Also this…
Old politics from the 80s won’t solve the homeless crisis
Recently, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a new plan to involuntarily hospitalize homeless people in psychiatric crises. Syracuse University Professor of Law Arlene Kanter said these policies have never been an adequate solution. “In the 1980s when homelessness…
Mauna Loa Eruption Teaches Us More About Volcanoes , Says SU Lava Project Scientist
The largest active volcano on Earth erupted Monday. Mauna Loa is one of at least three large ‘shield volcanos’ that overlap one another on the Big Island of Hawaii. Mauna Kea and Kilauea – which erupted in 2018 – are…
Issues Behind Military Recruitment
Our country continues to face a military recruiting crisis – as many branches are offering sign-on bonuses and other incentives to get more people to join. Sean McFate, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and an adjunct professor at…
What the Haudenosaunee Confederacy can teach Americans about democracy
Concerns over the health of American democracy are seen in a recent New York Times/Siena College poll reporting that 71 percent of all voters believe that democracy is at risk. The American public has been subjected to misinformation and conspiracy…
“Voting is a Spiritual Act”
As Election Day nears, one of our Syracuse University faculty experts shares a reminder to be kind this political season. The Rev. Brian Konkol, Ph.D., serves as Dean of Hendricks Chapel and Professor of Practice at Syracuse University, writes: “The…
Faculty Members Reflect on Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s Legacy
Former defense secretary Ashton Carter’s life and legacy will not be forgotten. With the news of his passing, military experts at Syracuse University shared their thoughts to pay tribute to Carter and his family. Please see their reflections below. If…
How does learning about past racial injustice inform understanding current racial discrimination?
A recently released study coauthored by a Syracuse University researcher reveals how beliefs and political affiliations shape the public’s understanding about racial inequalities. The paper, “Historical information and beliefs about racial inequality,” was released earlier this year and published in…
Overwatch 2 Illustrates Challenges Facing Esports Industry
Blizzard Entertainment positioned its popular shooter Overwatch as a major player on the esports scene. But the company has hit some stumbling blocks and faced criticism as it launches a sequel, Overwatch 2, including problems merging accounts and server issues….