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Oversimplification of Virginia election results could hinder student learning
The reaction to Virginia’s recent gubernatorial election is an example of the tendency to oversimplify the interpretation of an election into a basic political narrative. Such oversimplification could hinder curriculum transparency.
The politics of vote by mail
Partisan support or opposition to absentee voting over time has varied based on political circumstances. The politics of vote by mail in Utah has been different, but national partisan interests have begun influencing local politics in Utah.
The long shadow of Marbury v. Madison reaches to today’s Texas law dispute
Although it is impossible to tell how the judges will rule based on their questions, a number of the questions seem to indicate a concern that the current law is having the effect of dissuading abortion providers while being legally unreviewable until a complaint is brought.
Build Back Better’s rules could complicate faith-based childcare
While the role of government and the complexity of our economy have increased, the need to ensure protection of religious freedom has not changed.
Conference on Islam highlights how familiarity increases tolerance, understanding of differences
Neighbors, policymakers and the courts will all make better judgments – of others around them and of those their decisions affect – with the understanding of differences that comes from personal familiarity.
How Chief Justice Marshall secured Supreme Court’s place in U.S. constitutional order
Nominated in 1801, John Marshall served for 34 years as chief justice of the United States and is widely recognized as the formative figure in the Supreme Court’s early history. Among other things, he succeeded in securing respect for the court among the other branches.
The security of vote by mail in Utah
Consideration of election security and integrity is always worthwhile. However, the evidence suggests that eliminating vote by mail for most voters is neither prudent nor necessary to secure elections in Utah.
Learning about America through primary sources: Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of legislation that prohibited discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin, and ended segregation in public places. The new law put an end to legalized racial segregation, known as “Jim Crow laws.”
Religiosity improves psychological resilience, study says
A recent report from a diverse group of scholars says that “religious norms” in poorer countries lessen the psychological burden of poverty – pointing to religiosity as a significant source of resilience.
Oversimplification of Virginia election results could hinder student learning
The reaction to Virginia’s recent gubernatorial election is an example of the tendency to oversimplify the interpretation of an election into a basic political narrative. Such oversimplification could hinder curriculum transparency.
The politics of vote by mail
Partisan support or opposition to absentee voting over time has varied based on political circumstances. The politics of vote by mail in Utah has been different, but national partisan interests have begun influencing local politics in Utah.
The long shadow of Marbury v. Madison reaches to today’s Texas law dispute
Although it is impossible to tell how the judges will rule based on their questions, a number of the questions seem to indicate a concern that the current law is having the effect of dissuading abortion providers while being legally unreviewable until a complaint is brought.
Build Back Better’s rules could complicate faith-based childcare
While the role of government and the complexity of our economy have increased, the need to ensure protection of religious freedom has not changed.
Conference on Islam highlights how familiarity increases tolerance, understanding of differences
Neighbors, policymakers and the courts will all make better judgments – of others around them and of those their decisions affect – with the understanding of differences that comes from personal familiarity.
How Chief Justice Marshall secured Supreme Court’s place in U.S. constitutional order
Nominated in 1801, John Marshall served for 34 years as chief justice of the United States and is widely recognized as the formative figure in the Supreme Court’s early history. Among other things, he succeeded in securing respect for the court among the other branches.
The security of vote by mail in Utah
Consideration of election security and integrity is always worthwhile. However, the evidence suggests that eliminating vote by mail for most voters is neither prudent nor necessary to secure elections in Utah.
Learning about America through primary sources: Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of legislation that prohibited discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin, and ended segregation in public places. The new law put an end to legalized racial segregation, known as “Jim Crow laws.”
Religiosity improves psychological resilience, study says
A recent report from a diverse group of scholars says that “religious norms” in poorer countries lessen the psychological burden of poverty – pointing to religiosity as a significant source of resilience.