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Freedom House 'Nations in Transit 2024' Report | Media Advisory
The annual release of the Freedom House 'Nations in Transit' report serves as a critical barometer for assessing the state of democracy, human rights, and ...
NATO Turning 75 | Media Advisory
The 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) holds immense significance for the public as it marks three-quarters of a century of collective ...
International Fact Checking Day | Media Advisory
In today's digital age where information spreads rapidly and misinformation can have profound consequences, International Fact Checking Day stands as a beacon of truth and ...
Tackling Tik Tok - Our expert explains what the problem is and what's next for the Chinese owned app
TikTok is one of the most popular social media sites in the world. In the United States, more than 170 million people and businesses use the ...
2024 presidential and Michigan state elections: MSU experts can comment
MSU experts can discuss national political issues to the Supreme Court and constitutional issues to Michigan's state politics and races The 2024 presidential election is in ...
Ask the expert: What an earlier primary means for Michigan and the 2024 election
The 2024 presidential election is underway with the first contests being Iowa and New Hampshire. While Iowa holds caucuses, New Hampshire holds an open primary — illustrating ...
#Expert Opinion: This year's debate over defense spending threatens to disrupt a tradition of bipartisan consensus-building over funding the military
Below is an excerpt from a piece written in The Conversation by Christopher A. Cooper, Professor of Political Science, Western Carolina University and Gibbs Knotts, ...
Questions are flying around about airplane safety
The Boeing Corporation is the recognized pioneer in aviation and aircraft manufacturing, but now significant quality control concerns are mounting in light of recent near ...
Where Will Millennials Take Us?
They’ve been described as entitled, self-centered and shallow. “Selfie-stick wielding, ‘KeepingUp with the Kardashians’-watching, soft-in-the-middle whiners” – Psychology Today. Worldwide, though, millennials (to whom ...
With days to go, will politicians force a deal or face a federal shutdown?
Once again, the federal government is facing a shutdown, and it could threaten crucial federal workers and programs. If a new funding agreement is not ...