What is a Conclave? Process to select a Pope explained as Francis undergoes hospital treatment
As Pope Francis continues to recover from bronchitis in hospital, many have begun to wonder what the process would be if he ...
Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as new HHS head, pledges to investigate the U.S. vaccination schedule and health issues like ...
As Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as CEC, 5 big challenges before him
One of the primary tasks of the poll body during his tenure will be to mend the relationship with Opposition parties and ...
SAVE Act would make voting harder for millions of Illinoisans
The head of the League of Women Voters of Illinois explains how the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act would restrict voting access by requiring people to citizenship documentation when ...
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New study on despair and voter turnout has troubling implications
A recent study published in the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law suggests that feelings of hopelessness and despair have significant consequences that extend beyond individual well-being, ...
The Motion to Dismiss the Charges Against Mayor Adams Is Easily Supportable
I've been following the debate between my co-bloggers David Post and Josh Blackman (and other commentators elsewhere) on the Mayor Eric Adams criminal ...
The German election explained through seven essential questions
The parties standing in the federal election are, from left to right on the political spectrum: Linke (the Left), SPD (social ...
The 2025 German election in charts
With German citizens taking to the polls to elect a new government on February 23, 2025, here are the most important trends ...
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Wokeness Is Not to Blame for Trump
The first weeks of Trump 2.0 have featured imperialist promises of foreign conquest, unconstitutional power grabs, gargantuan ...
Five extraordinary dogs unveiled as finalists for Kennel Club Hero Dog Award
Kennel Club Hero Dog Award, supported by The Kennel Club Charitable Trust, celebrates the unique relationships people have ...
‘How many years do you need?’: Lafayette residents slam postponement of Northside Library vote
After hearing from Maureen Arndt, Founding Principal for 720 Design, on the space options for the Northeast Regional branch, ...
Opinion
Local issues need voters’ attention. Keep odd-year elections
The Legislature shouldn't tinker with local elections. Voters should decide local offices on odd-years, a break from state and federal issues on even years.