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Published on November 4, 2022 - 23:40 GMT

The “independent state legislature theory” will not empower state legislatures to override presidential election results

There is a misconception that needs to be clarified about the potential impact of an upcoming Supreme Court case. That misconception is this—if the “independent state legislature theory” is adopted by the Supreme Court in the case of Moore v. Harper, state …

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Published on November 4, 2022 - 23:40 GMT

Last minute messaging for the midterms

As we come to the end of 2022 midterm election cycle, candidates are scrambling to engage in last minute messaging and message changes that can push them over the finish line. In some cases, candidates try to change or at least soften positions which …

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Published on November 4, 2022 - 23:04 GMT

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan shot and wounded at rally

Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan, has been wounded by gunfire during a massive demonstration in the eastern part of the country. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: The former prime minister of Pakistan has been wounded by gunfire in eastern Pakistan. …

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Published on November 4, 2022 - 23:04 GMT

AI cooperation on the ground: AI research and development on a global scale

The Forum for Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence (FCAI) has investigated opportunities and obstacles for international cooperation to foster development of responsible artificial intelligence (AI). It has brought together officials from seven …

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Published on November 4, 2022 - 23:04 GMT

What happened at the 2022 Arab League summit in Algeria?

Algeria hosted the first Arab League summit since 2019 this week. Some significant heads of state were absent, reflecting the deep divisions in the Arab world. The communiqué, the Algerian Declaration, was focused on supporting the Palestinians. The Biden …

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Published on November 4, 2022 - 23:01 GMT

Human development in an age of uncertainty

New dimensions of uncertainty are emerging. Lives are being unsettled around the world. To turn new uncertainties into opportunities, we must unleash people’s creative and cooperative potential. We must double down on human development. That is the …

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Published on November 4, 2022 - 22:17 GMT

Motivated by abortion, women could determine the outcome in Tuesday’s midterm elections

While both political parties have long coveted the women’s vote, for the most part in recent decades, it has helped Democrats. And in Tuesday’s midterm elections, this group will again be closely watched, as it will be especially affected by the Supreme …

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Published on November 4, 2022 - 18:00 GMT

The free world and its enemies: What Putin’s war and China’s global ambitions mean for us

Dear Gregorz Ekiert, dear Charles and Alexandre de Gunzburg, dear Elaine Papoulias, and Peter Hall, Dear Karl [Kaiser], dear friends of Guido Goldman, dear students, It is a great honor to give the third Guido Goldman Lecture on Germany here today, on what …

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Published on November 4, 2022 - 02:16 GMT

Help democracy—cancel election night

While there is no simple cure to the threats we face to our democracy, one small change could go a long way towards restoring trust: states should stop reporting incomplete vote totals on election night. This will provoke howls of protest from the news …

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Published on November 4, 2022 - 02:07 GMT

Hutchins Roundup: Taxi drivers, nurse practitioners, and more

What’s the latest thinking in fiscal and monetary policy? The Hutchins Roundup keeps you informed of the latest research, charts, and speeches. Want to receive the Hutchins Roundup as an email? Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Thursday. …

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Published on November 4, 2022 - 02:07 GMT

The labor market needs to soften—but not as much as some think

Earlier this week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) covering September 2022. This latest readout on the labor market accords with our recent economic analysis highlighting the useful information …

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Published on November 4, 2022 - 01:47 GMT

A course correction in America’s China policy

By Ryan Hass, Patricia M. Kim, Jeffrey A. Bader The U.S.-China relationship is on a downward trajectory. Neither side agrees on the diagnosis of problems or the remedies, and domestic political trends in both countries limit the likelihood of improved …

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Published on November 3, 2022 - 14:00 GMT

Will Democratic focus on abortion policy help reverse decrease in Democratic vote share among Latinas over time?

As more data becomes available, a clear picture is emerging for Latino voters suggesting Democrats are projected to obtain a smaller percentage of the Latino electorate this cycle than in years past. The National Association of Latino Elected Officials’ ( …

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Published on November 3, 2022 - 03:44 GMT

Xi’s sweep: Beyond China’s 20th Party Congress

China’s 20th National Party Congress was replete with both expected outcomes and abrupt surprises. Lurking beneath the surface of the official Party pronouncements and personnel appointments, many questions remain about China’s trajectory both domestically …

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Published on November 2, 2022 - 16:28 GMT

The promise and perils of the new space boom

The surprise launch of Sputnik 65 years ago, along with the Apollo moon landings, the two space shuttle disasters, and perhaps the movie Armageddon, may encapsulate the space age in our collective memory. But these events obscure a less dramatic, yet far …

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Published on November 1, 2022 - 18:05 GMT

How did pandemic payments affect Americans and the US economy?

By Wendy Edelberg, Jonathan A. Parker, Janice Eberly, James StockThe COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments were not the first time that the federal government has provided fiscal support to Americans during a crisis, but they did have a different purpose. The …

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Published on November 1, 2022 - 18:05 GMT

The economics of 5 big election issues

As the November 2022 election draws near, a few issues have emerged as the ones most likely to drive voters to the polls. At the top of the list, surprising no one who has read the news in the last year, are inflation and abortion. But voters also have …

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Published on November 1, 2022 - 18:01 GMT

COP27: An opportunity to get serious about climate migration

Although it may come up in discussions about adaptation and loss and damage as a result of climate change, climate migration is not on the agenda for next week’s U.N. Climate Change Conference, known as COP27. This is deeply troubling. The first report of …

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Published on October 31, 2022 - 22:21 GMT

TechTank Podcast Episode 56: Latino voters, midterm elections, and the effects of misinformation, and disinformation

Latino voters registered and voted in higher numbers in the 2020 presidential election than in prior years, according to a 2021 report, and recent findings from the Pew Research Center count 34.5 million eligible Latino voters, which is a significant …

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Published on October 31, 2022 - 22:21 GMT

One week to go: What history tells us about how the House races are shaping up

Historical analysis cannot tell us what will happen next, but it can provide a rough baseline for our expectations. With one week to go before votes are cast, the 2022 midterm elections are shaping up to be in line with most of the midterms conducted two …

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