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Final presidential debate is a tactical victory for Clinton

  • Written by Anthony J. Gaughan, Professor of Law, Drake University

Donald Trump entered Wednesday night’s presidential debate with his campaign in crisis mode. As sexual assaultallegations and an endless parade of scandals beset the GOP nominee, the likelihood that he will suffer a landslidedefeat on Nov. 8 grows by the day. A steady drumbeat of national polls now show him trailing Hillary Clinton by a large...

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How Western companies can succeed in China

  • Written by Jonathan Brookfield, Adjunct Associate Professor, Tufts University

Not too long ago, when Western CEOs pondered China’s fast-growing market and billion-plus potential customers, their eyes would fill with dollar signs. But these days, thoughts of China are more likely to elicit serious soul-searching, as some of the companies that eagerly dove into China have withdrawn.

Earlier this year, the car-hailing...

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How the Ouija board got its sinister reputation

  • Written by Joseph P. Laycock, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Texas State University
image'Ouija board' via www.shutterstock.com

By now, most have vague notions of the Ouija board horror narrative, in which demonic spirits communicate with – even possess – kids. Director Mike Flanagan furthers this trope in his new film “Ouija: Origin of Evil.” Set in 1967, a widow and her daughters earn a living scamming clients...

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What do we know about marijuana's medical benefits? Two experts explain the evidence

  • Written by Steven Kinsey, Assistant Professor of Psychology, West Virginia University

Currently 25 states and the District of Columbia have medical cannabis programs. On Nov. 8, Arkansas, Florida and North Dakota will vote on medical cannabis ballot initiatives, while Montana will vote on repealing limitations in its existing law.

We have no political position on cannabis legalization. We study the cannabis plant, also known as...

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How many genes does it take to make a person?

  • Written by Sean Nee, Research Professor of Ecosystem Science and Management, Pennsylvania State University
imageDo we contain the most elaborate set of instructions?Genome image via www.shutterstock.com.

We humans like to think of ourselves as on the top of the heap compared to all the other living things on our planet. Life has evolved over three billion years from simple one-celled creatures through to multicellular plants and animals coming in all shapes...

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Clinton says the 'clean energy economy' will create millions of jobs. Can it?

  • Written by Heidi Garrett-Peltier, Assistant Research Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Job growth is a prime topic in the U.S. presidential race, but Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have very different takes on the role clean energy could play in creating employment.

Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton says the U.S. can be the world’s “clean energy superpower.” Her plan, spelled out in detail online, would create...

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America's Nobel success is the story of immigrants

  • Written by Adil Najam, Dean, Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University
imageWhat does the Nobel mean for America?Amelia Gapin, CC BY-NC-ND

If it were not for Bob Dylan – the singer, songwriter and now Nobel laureate – 2016 would have become the first year since 1999 without a Nobel winner born in the United States.

Since World War II, the U.S. has dominated the four research Nobels (in medicine, chemistry,...

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Four female scholars suggest questions for the final presidential debate

  • Written by Michele Gelfand, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar Teacher, University of Maryland

Editor’s note: The final debate of the 2016 presidential election campaign will take place on Oct. 19. We asked four of our contributors to suggest questions they’d like to hear addressed by candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Question 1: Discrimination against Muslims

What will you do to address unfair discrimination against...

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Securing the voting process: Four essential reads

  • Written by Jeff Inglis, Editor, Science + Technology, The Conversation
imageHow secure is your vote?Hands with votes illustration via shutterstock.com

Editor’s note: The following is a roundup of stories related to election cybersecurity.

Every vote counts. It’s the key principle underlying democracy. Through the history of democratic elections, people have created many safeguards to ensure votes are cast and...

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How does Obama's use of unilateral powers compare to other presidents?

  • Written by Mark Major, Senior Lecturer, Pennsylvania State University

During a 2008 town hall event, then Senator Barack Obama told the audience that as a legal scholar and teacher, he took the Constitution “very seriously.” He went on to criticize the Bush administration, asserting:

“The biggest problems that we’re facing right now have to do with George Bush trying to bring more and more...

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