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Youth social media ban

February 17, 2026

Australia has removed 4.7 million under-16 social media accounts in the first weeks of its new nationwide ban. This ban is the world’s first effort to shield young people from harmful online environments. Australia’s...

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National Missing Persons Day

February 17, 2026

For most people, Feb. 3 passes without much thought. For others, it marks years of uncertainty. National Missing Persons Day reminds us that behind every missing person’s report is a family living in...

Hidden barriers limit equity in higher education

Hidden barriers limit equity in higher education

February 17, 2026

Academia is uniquely and inherently positioned to face the sharpest questions regarding equity and equality among those studying and working within its systems. These questions are numerous and thorny,...

Breaking into careers that used to feel out of reach

February 17, 2026

A lot of careers that used to feel “only for certain people” are way more realistic for students now. Schools offer classes that go beyond the traditional paths, like fashion design, graphic work,...

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Gambling away democracy on prediction markets

January 21, 2026

Want to bet on how many unvaccinated children will contract smallpox this year? Want to gamble on which society-destabilizing lie one dictator, or another will spew in their next public address? Want to...

Aida Wilmo illustration of an image of the Capitol on a computer screen.

Making a case for our checks and balances

January 21, 2026

The scene is a familiar one in my household, just like in so many across America: me, reading a bedtime story to my son. Recently, the book of choice was about the Founding Fathers. Later, after he was...

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A bad bet: Sports gambling is a scourge on society

December 9, 2025

From the development of teamwork and leadership skills to the physical and mental wellness benefits, the rewards of playing sports are numerous and obvious. The passion and struggle of clean competition...

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Do we really need to resume nuclear testing?

December 9, 2025

The United States hasn’t set off a nuclear bomb in over thirty years. That’s a record worth keeping. But now, the president says it might be time to “test again.” It’s a familiar line, one that...

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