Gerrymandering is unpopular with Florida voters – my recent survey shows why DeSantis pushed it through anyway
State Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Fla., speaks against mid-decade redistricting during a special session of the Florida Legislature on April 29, 2026.AP Photo/Mike StewartThe Sunshine State has joined Texas, ...
Daniel A. Smith, Professor of Political Science, University of Florida
Three women sit for Israeli Rabbinate’s exam, amid growing recognition for Orthodox Jewish women’s religious leadership
Orthodox Jewish women attend an event celebrating the completion of the 7½-year cycle of daily study of the Talmud, the central text of Jewish law, on Jan. 5, 2020, in Jerusalem.AP Photo/Tsafri...
Michal Raucher, Associate Professor of Jewish Studies, Rutgers University
‘A study showed…’ isn’t enough – scientific knowledge builds incrementally as researchers investigate and revisit questions
When you hear about some new research finding, consider how it fits into the context of other related studies.Jacob Wackerhausen/iStock via Getty Images PlusYour goofy but lovable cousin just told you...
Jeffrey A. Lee, Professor of Geography and the Environment, Texas Tech University
Seeing an eclipse from Earth is awe-inspiring – for astronauts seeing one from space, the scene was …
During a total solar eclipse, the Sun is barely visible behind the Moon. Roger SorensenThe astronaut…
What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention…
Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights
The Supreme Court issued a significant ruling that could limit minority voting rights in states acro…
Universities returning Native American remains and artifacts isn’t just about physical objects – it’…
A museum curator removes a rare Native American Chumash basket from California, circa 1800, at the P…
Supreme Court bolsters donors’ free speech rights in unanimous crisis pregnancy center ruling
State governments have had trouble regulating what crisis pregnancy centers should tell their client…
Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease
Exposure to ticks can be a downside to spending time in the woods.skaman306/Moment via Getty ImagesS…