NA Donald Trump has been trying to "nationalize" (his term, not mine) control over elections , claiming sweeping presidential power to control voting processes in a variety of ways. In a compelling recent post at the…

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Reason·policy

Donald Trump's Deeply Disappointing Would-Be Assassin

On September 5, 1975, Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, a member of the Manson Family cult , stood a few feet away from President Gerald Ford in Sacramento, California, pointed a pistol at him, and unsuccessfully tried to shoot…

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Middle East Eye·higher-ed

As Gaza is destroyed, a VR project preserves what Israel tried to erase

As Gaza is destroyed, a VR project preserves what Israel tried to erase Submitted by Azad Essa on Tue, 04/28/2026 - 22:46 The experience gives people a chance to immerse themselves in Gaza, and provides evidence of…

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Teaching Times·research

Developing A Love Of History Through Historical Fiction

Tim Jenner, HMI National Lead for History, has stated that reading and stories should be at the centre of school history. Compelling, award-winning historical fiction can not only inspire a love of reading, but it can…

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Harvard Gazette·higher-ed

Building useful quantum computers ‘in our direct line of sight’

Science & Tech Building useful quantum computers ‘in our direct line of sight’ Researchers say creation of startups suggests game-changing tech may be developing at faster pace than expected Alvin Powell Harvard Staff…

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Reason·policy

A Journalism Tax Is a New Front in Australia's War on American Tech

The Australian government, which has already imposed strict regulations on American tech firms operating in the country, now expects these companies to pay taxes to support Australian journalism. On Tuesday, Australia…

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MIT News Education·higher-ed

Testing sustainable agriculture in Barcelona

A dozen MIT students recently set out for Barcelona — not just to study climate resilience, but to experience it firsthand. As part of STS.S22 (How to Grow Resilient Futures: Regenerative Agriculture and Economies in…

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Tehran Times

History will not forget the blow to human morality, Islamic philosopher says of the Minab tragedy

TEHRAN - The chief of the Islamic Studies at the Academy of Sciences of the Islamic Republic of Iran has criticized countries' silence about the massacre of 167 students and staff in a school in the city of Minab in…

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FSU News·higher-ed

Faculty and Staff Briefs: April 2026

Florida State University’s distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes…

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Reason·higher-ed

Zimmerman on "The President and the Universities"

Professor Jonathan Zimmerman of the University of Pennsylvania has a worthwhile essay on the state of higher education in Liberties (a relatively new journal that is routinely filled with worthwhile material). His…

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Middle East Eye·higher-ed

How Iranian monarchists have targeted anti-war activists

How Iranian monarchists have targeted anti-war activists Submitted by Amara Sophia Elahi on Fri, 05/01/2026 - 14:47 Supporters of Reza Pahlavi, son of the last shah, have gone to extraordinary lengths to silence their…

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La Prensa Panamá

Los Knicks sentencian a los Hawks con una humillación histórica

Los New York Knicks sellaron este jueves el pase a las semifinales del Este de la NBA con una extraordinaria humillación a domicilio a los Atlanta Hawks, arrollados 140-89 tras una primera mitad acabada 83-36 para los…

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Reason·policy

Victims of Communism Day - 2026

Bones of tortured prisoners. Kolyma Gulag, USSR (Nikolai Nikitin, Tass). (NA) NOTE: This post largely reprints l ast year's Victims of Communism Day post , with some modifications. Today is May Day. Since 2007, I have…

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Reason

Is The Devil Wears Prada 2 the Great Millennial Journalism Movie?

Normally, I am against content labels for media, but I might have to make an exception for The Devil Wears Prada 2 . This movie should come with a trigger warning, at least for millennial journalists. The fizzy, frothy…

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Reason·policy

DHS Funded

DHS funded. Congress has passed a spending bill that ends the monthslong shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). On Thursday, the House approved a bill that funds the department—except for Immigration and…

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Straits Times Singapore

Live show on bumboat celebrates nation’s maritime history at Singapore HeritageFest

The waterborne show along the Singapore River is among 100 festival programmes from May 1 to 24.

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Middle East Eye·policy

Starmer accused of 'weaponising' antisemitic attack to target pro-Palestine protests

Starmer accused of 'weaponising' antisemitic attack to target pro-Palestine protests Submitted by Imran Mulla on Fri, 05/01/2026 - 11:32 UK prime minister says people who chant 'globalise the intifada' must be…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Unseen Peter Shaffer play revealed at Trinity

Trinity College is celebrating the centenary of the birth of twin brothers Peter Shaffer (1926-2016) and Anthony Shaffer (1926-2001) who both studied at Trinity and went on to become award-winning playwrights. Peter…

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Malay Mail Education·policy

More than half of SPM graduates now opting for TVET, Zahid says as he calls for skills training to be elevated

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the growing number of SPM graduates opting for TVET shows the vocational route is gaining prominence and should be recognised as a central part of…

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Reason·policy

$800K Defamation Damages in "Israeli Spy" Allegations Against Consultant Involved in Examining Hunter Biden's Laptop

See Monday's jury verdict , which awards $75K in compensatory damages plus $125K in punitive damages for each of two statements, and for each of two plaintiffs (Yaacov Apelbaum and his company XRVision). Here's an…

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History/Humanities Teacher

Education news for this role

The Major Questions Doctrine Constrains Presidential Power Over Elections

Donald Trump's Deeply Disappointing Would-Be Assassin

As Gaza is destroyed, a VR project preserves what Israel tried to erase

Developing A Love Of History Through Historical Fiction

Building useful quantum computers ‘in our direct line of sight’

A Journalism Tax Is a New Front in Australia's War on American Tech

Testing sustainable agriculture in Barcelona

History will not forget the blow to human morality, Islamic philosopher says of the Minab tragedy

Faculty and Staff Briefs: April 2026

Zimmerman on "The President and the Universities"

How Iranian monarchists have targeted anti-war activists

Los Knicks sentencian a los Hawks con una humillación histórica

Victims of Communism Day - 2026

Is The Devil Wears Prada 2 the Great Millennial Journalism Movie?

DHS Funded

Live show on bumboat celebrates nation’s maritime history at Singapore HeritageFest

Starmer accused of 'weaponising' antisemitic attack to target pro-Palestine protests

Unseen Peter Shaffer play revealed at Trinity

More than half of SPM graduates now opting for TVET, Zahid says as he calls for skills training to be elevated

$800K Defamation Damages in "Israeli Spy" Allegations Against Consultant Involved in Examining Hunter Biden's Laptop

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