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#ExpertSpotlight: 10th anniversary of Flint, MI, water crisis beginning
The 10th anniversary of the Flint, MI water crisis marks a pivotal moment in environmental justice and public health awareness. This event matters deeply to ...
Down to two - What chance does Haley have going one on one against Trump?
With less than 48 hours to go until the New Hampshire GOP Primary - the once crowded field of contestants is now down to two. It's ...
The Politics of Health Communications
We learned a lot from the pandemic - and one of the valuable lessons was that science and public health policy can become energized and ...
#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, ...
Will the 'No Labels' party make an appearance on the ballot in North Carolina?
Attached is an article for the July 12, 2023 Edition of The Dispatchist: Former governor leads 'No Labels' push to get a new party on NC ballots ...
From foes to friends - Who'll be Trump's #2 on the GOP ticket in November?
Unless a miracle occurs for Nikki Haley ... Donald Trump will be atop the ticket for the GOP as the presidential election kicks off. And as ...
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 ...
Politics, policy and public safety: Experts explain why a popular Atlanta festival was canceled
A sad tune is being hummed in Atlanta, where it was announced the popular annual Music Midtown festival is not happening, possibly in part due ...
Political chess: Has the ‘debt ceiling’ become an annual game of chance in Washington?
Just about every year, no matter who is in charge, Congress ends up in a down-to-the-wire debate about raising America’s debt ceiling. Last year, ...
Are vaccine passports legal in a post-COVID-19 era? Let our experts explain
As America and the world look to slowly round the corner of the safety measures enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the new coronavirus vaccines are ...