By Riyad A. Shahjahan, Professor of Higher, Adult and Life Long Education, Michigan State University
Michalinos Zembylas, Professor of Educational Theory and Curriculum Studies, Open University of Cyprus
Harvard University is under siege by the Trump administration – and the world is watching. But this case isn’t just an American issue.
It’s part of a global trend: universities cast as enemies and institutions in need of reform. Populist, right-wing governments are blaming universities for
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By Raquel Aldana, Professor of Law, University of California, Davis
Neither President Donald Trump nor Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis can legally create a new system of immigration judges outside of the one established by Congress.
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By Helena Addison, Postdoctoral fellow, Yale University
Over 2 dozen Philadelphia men shared their experiences with trauma and psychological distress as they worked to rebuild their lives after release.
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By Amnesty International
Following a two-day visit in which she met with Ireland’s head of state and head of government, among other senior officials, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard said: “While the EU has betrayed its principles through its shameful decision not to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement, we applaud Ireland for its bold efforts to stop […] The post Ireland: Amnesty’s head urges Irish government to press ahead with Occupied Territories Bill appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Leigh Carriage, Senior Lecturer in Music, Southern Cross University
Connie Francis dominated the music charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s with hits like Stupid Cupid, Pretty Little Baby and Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You.
The pop star, author and actor has died at 87, and will be remembered for recording the soundtrack songs of post-World War II America.
An early life of music
Francis was born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero in Newark, New Jersey, to Italian immigrant parents. At a very early age, Francis was encouraged to take accordion and singing lessons, compete in talent shows, and later she would perform occasionally…
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
After another week of concerning allegations against the former federal opposition leader, senior Labor figures have suggested removing Latham’s portrait.
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By Tinashe Mushakavanhu, Assistant Professor, Harvard University
When the announcement of Chimamanda Adichie Ngozi’s latest novel Dream Count was made, it was regarded as a major event in African literature. The internationally celebrated Nigerian writer had not published a…
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By Daria Dergacheva
The disappearance of Golos from public life means the loss of an independent narrative on elections — from the birth of post-Soviet democracy to the collapse of democratic institutions.
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By Theresa Larkin, Associate Professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong
Chronic venous insufficiency is a disease of the veins, where blood doesn’t flow as well as it should from the legs up to the heart.
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By Hong Kong Free Press
Days before leaving for Beijing, American diplomat Gregory May spoke with HKFP about everything from the “testy” US-Hong Kong relationship to his favourite local dishes.
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