Trump loses appeal, but travel ban fight isn’t over yet
The court's reasoning suggests deep skepticism of Trump's position and spotlights the main issues for the further appeals that will surely follow.
Academic rigor, journalistic flair
Immigration
Syrian refugees ‘detrimental’ to Americans? The numbers tell a different story
Ban or no ban, finding a Syrian refugee in the U.S. isn't easy.
Analysis and Comment
Why Trump needs the civil servants he wants to fire: Lessons from abroad
The Trump administration may do well to make a friend of the federal bureaucracy it's so intent on gutting, according to an expert who studies the role of civil servants in government.
The stress of sitting in traffic can lead to more crime
Traffic wastes time, creates pollution and costs money. But can it also affect us psychologically? A new study suggests that unexpected traffic can increase the incidence of domestic violence.
Berkeley, Milo Yiannopoulos and the lessons of free speech
UC Berkeley had a duty to protect the free speech of right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos and those protesting his appearance. But what are the limits of free speech when it comes to campus safety?
You are the new gatekeeper of the news
Before you share another article on Facebook, consider your responsibility to make sure what you post is true.
How ‘voter fraud’ crusades undermine voting rights
President Donald Trump is promoting the widely discredited idea of voter fraud. Spreading the myth will make it easier to tighten voter ID laws.
Immigration and crime: What does the research say?
Our panel of experts examines whether immigration leads to more crime using data from across 200 metropolitan areas and 20 years of research.
What’s gone wrong in the seven countries Trump included in his ban? Essential reads
This roundup from our archives explains some of the major conflicts unfolding in the seven countries singled out by Trump's executive order.
What the Bible says about welcoming refugees
A scholar quotes Biblical passages to show how the text affirms – strongly and unequivocally – the obligation to treat strangers with dignity and hospitality.
Trump’s cabinet: Eight essential reads
Get ready for Senate hearings and confirmation votes on President Trump's Cabinet picks by reading this roundup of key coverage from our archive.
NATO’s future when America comes first
Is Trump correct in asserting that NATO has outlived its utility? Or that NATO’s members enjoy a 'free ride' on the back of the US? A political scientist examines the evidence.
Can Trump make real change as president?
A scholar of presidential power looks at personality, rationality and the institution of the presidency for clues about what the incoming administration can accomplish.
The art of protesting during Donald Trump’s presidency
On the face of it, our democratic values are in trouble. But we should be hopeful about the power of protest.
Sultan Donald Trump?
A political scientist looks at the similarities between the new American president and the sultans of the Ottoman Empire. What might the parallels portend for US politics?
One way Trump is different from European nationalists
An historian based in Poland sees many similarities between Trump and authoritarian nationalists like Poland's Jarosław Kaczyński. But the parallels only go so far.
Are third-party candidates spoilers? What voting data reveal
Third-party candidates often claim they bring out new voters. Is it true?
Donald Trump, Betsy DeVos and school choice: Eight essential reads
Trump's billionaire nominee for secretary of education has stirred up debate about the effectiveness of school choice. What does the research say? And, who is Betsy DeVos?
How the Berlin Christmas market terror attack affects Chancellor Merkel and Europe
The Berlin terror attack at the end of 2016 will have major political implications for Germany's elections this year and an uneasy European Union, writes a German studies scholar.
Assassination of the Russian ambassador a big loss for Turkey
Ambassador Karlov's death will weaken Turkey's influence in the Syrian conflict.
Are Brazilians Latinos? What their identity struggle tells us about race in America
Being Brazilian in the US means navigating an identity that doesn't neatly fit into a single check-box, and can be perceived in vastly different ways depending on what part of the country you're in.
Black History Month
African-American GIs of WWII: Fighting for democracy abroad and at home
When war broke out, black Americans fought in segregated units to serve their country. The breath of freedom they experienced in Europe flamed the fight for equality when they returned home.
Exploiting black labor after the abolition of slavery
In the 12 years following the abolition of slavery, former slaves made meaningful political, social and economic gains. This moment was short-lived.
Uncovering the roots of racist ideas in America
Ignorant and hateful people are not behind the production of racist ideas, as Americans are taught so often during Black History Month.
How Obama’s presidential campaign changed how Americans view black candidates
Black politicians throughout US history have struggled to overcome deep, negative stereotypes held against them by white Americans. Obama succeeded at the highest level. Here's how.
The story of Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, America’s first black pop star
In the 19th century, critics and audiences thought blacks were incapable of singing as well as their white, European counterparts. Greenfield forced them to reconcile their ears with their racism.
Even before sanctuary cities, here’s how black Americans protected fugitive slaves
In the 19th century, slaveholders advertised widely for runaway slaves and often hired men to track and capture fugitives. African-American communities offered sanctuary space to the runaways.
Immigration
How Trump’s deportation plan threatens America’s food and wine supply
Trump's plan to deport up to 3 million undocumented immigrants will likely end up rounding up many of the laborers Americans depend upon to pick their grapes and tend to their avocados.
Research and Expert Database
Editors’ Picks
Is Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch a judicial or a political appointment?
As conservatives cheer and liberals fret, a law professor considers Gorsuch's judicial record and the politics behind his selection.
Immigration and crime: What does the research say?
Our panel of experts examines whether immigration leads to more crime using data from across 200 metropolitan areas and 20 years of research.
2017 isn’t ‘1984’ – it’s stranger than Orwell imagined
The best selling book on Amazon is '1984' – which was originally published in 1949. A historian from Case Western Reserve University considers how the novel resonates with today's reality.
Six myths about national security intelligence
The president, the press and the public have misguided ideas about how intelligence is produced and analyzed. A Georgetown professor sets us straight.
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