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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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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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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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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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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Reason·policy

California Lawmakers Are Ignoring History by Boosting Pension Benefits as the State's Economy Teeters

As Mark Twain wrote , "History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes." Lately, I've been hearing a recurring rhythm—and getting the blues—as the legislature is about to repeat a grievous mistake. The issue involves…

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Reason

Today in Supreme Court History: May 1, 1871

5/1/1871: Knox v. Lee decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 1, 1871 appeared first on Reason.com .

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Reason

Review: Latest Bridgerton Season Explores Personal Autonomy

Netflix's Bridgerton is a Regency-era drama known for its lavish balls and magnificently over-the-top dresses. In the show's fourth season, released on Netflix in January and February, the show circles timely themes of…

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eSchool News·edtech

The hidden cost of fragmented student data in K–12 schools

Key points: Data must be accessible, accurate, and unified The advantages of edtech compliance for schools and vendors Protecting our students: The urgency of securing education data For more news on student data, visit…

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The College Fix·higher-ed

Iowa House passes bill mandating American government, history courses at public colleges

The Iowa state House recently passed a bill mandating that the state’s public universities add two introductory civics courses — one on American government and the other on American history. It has now made its way to…

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James G. Martin Center·higher-ed

A Little-Known Lawsuit May Weaken University Ethics Boards

For 45 years, research at American universities has been supervised by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), which are committees that ensure scientific research is conducted ethically. At most universities, faculty,…

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Reason·higher-ed

Canada's New 'Sovereign Wealth Fund' Is Actually a Debt-Fueled Spending Scheme

Amid the reshaping of the global economic order, thanks in part to President Donald Trump's tariffs and trade policies, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is proposing his own restructuring of Canada's economy. On…

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NASBE·higher-ed

Half as Likely to Leave: What Team-Based Staffing Means for Teacher Retention

Across the country, state and district leaders are confronting a familiar, frustrating challenge: Teachers are leaving schools faster than systems can replace them. In response, policy conversations often center on…

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NASBE·edtech

How State Policy Can Help Teachers Use AI Well

When sixth-grade teacher Sally Hubbard noticed math participation slipping in her Sacramento classroom, she tried everything she knew: small groups, new programs, varied activities. Nothing fully reversed the trend.…

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Donald Trump's Deeply Disappointing Would-Be Assassin

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

Faculty and Staff Briefs: April 2026

Zimmerman on "The President and the Universities"

Victims of Communism Day - 2026

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

DHS Funded

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

California Lawmakers Are Ignoring History by Boosting Pension Benefits as the State's Economy Teeters

Today in Supreme Court History: May 1, 1871

Review: Latest Bridgerton Season Explores Personal Autonomy

The hidden cost of fragmented student data in K–12 schools

Iowa House passes bill mandating American government, history courses at public colleges

A Little-Known Lawsuit May Weaken University Ethics Boards

Canada's New 'Sovereign Wealth Fund' Is Actually a Debt-Fueled Spending Scheme

Half as Likely to Leave: What Team-Based Staffing Means for Teacher Retention

How State Policy Can Help Teachers Use AI Well

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