Sen. Josh Hawley's Guidelines for User Age-verification and Responsible Dialogue (GUARD) Act advanced out of the Senate Judiciary committee last week. "A Trojan horse for universal online ID checks," is how Jibran…

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UW-Madison News·higher-ed

48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards

48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards The awards recognize standout research, teaching and service. By Chris Barncard May 4, 2026 Share this article Extraordinary members of the University of…

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NAU News (NAU Review)·higher-ed

A legacy of Lumberjacks

For the Mitchell family, NAU is not just a place of learning, but a part of the family’s history. Three generations of Mitchells have sat in its lecture halls, spent time on the North Quad and found lifetime…

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Reason·higher-ed

Justice Neil Gorsuch: 'Aspirations for Power Need To Be Checked'

This week, Nick Gillespie sits down at the U.S. Supreme Court with Justice Neil Gorsuch to discuss his new children's book, Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence , co-authored with Janie Nitze.…

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Reason·higher-ed

How Bad Facts Make Good First Amendment Law

The old legal saying, "bad facts make bad law," might be true in some cases. But that usually occurs when a court strays from its commitment to a neutral set of legal principles, often because a litigant or lawyer is…

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Reason

Today in Supreme Court History: May 4, 1942

5/4/1942: Wickard v. Filburn argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 4, 1942 appeared first on Reason.com .

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Reason·higher-ed

Seattle's Socialist Mayor Laughs at Wealthy Residents Leaving To Escape High Taxes

Seattle's socialist Mayor Katie Wilson has a message for prosperous people leaving Washington over the state's soaring tax burden. "Bye!" she says with a laugh, to cheers from a largely progressive audience.…

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Chalkbeat·research

Teach For America New Jersey urges Newark leaders to work together to help students read on grade level

Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Mark Comesañas recalled a former student, Jose, who arrived at adulthood without a…

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Ed Next·policy

High School Reform for Dummies

I keep having the same conversation. A self-assured school leader or funder will tell me about a cutting-edge high school model that’s thriving in the “age of AI.” They’ll invariably describe schools rich with projects,…

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Higher Ed Dive Leadership·higher-ed

University of Michigan, Virginia Tech among colleges seeking new leaders

Selecting a new college president is a challenging — and often nonlinear — process, with strong candidates in high demand. Just ask the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. On April 15, a presidential search…

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Community College Daily·edtech

Community colleges are already the AI safe harbor

A safe harbor is where ships ride out a storm. It isn’t where the action is in fair weather, and it isn’t the most glamorous part of the coast. It’s the place that holds up when everything else is moving. Two years into…

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Reason·policy

Recent Books on the Constitution

Each fall, I teach a seminar called Recent Books on the Constitution . I initially designed this course when I visited Georgetown in 2005. At that time, because I tend to read what relates directly to my current…

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Reason·policy

Today in Supreme Court History: May 3, 1802

5/3/1802: Washington D.C. incorporated as the capital of the United States. Article I, Section 8 empowers Congress to "To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten…

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Reason·policy

How European Libertarians Differ From American Ones

On April 24-26, I attended LibertyCon Europe 2026 , the major annual gathering of European libertarian students and academics (held this year in Madrid). I was invited to give two talks, and therefore came to this event…

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Reason·policy

Court Upholds Ban on Military Retirement Home Residents' Wearing Political Clothing in Public Spaces

The Court has in the past upheld restrictions on political activity (such as candidate speeches) on military bases, see Greer v. Spock (1976), and lower courts have upheld restrictions on speech by outsiders on various…

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Reason

Today in Supreme Court History: May 2, 1927

5/2/1927: Buck v. Bell decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 2, 1927 appeared first on Reason.com .

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Reason·policy

The Major Questions Doctrine Constrains Presidential Power Over Elections

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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How a Bill Banning AI Companions for Kids Could Usher in Widespread ID Checks Online

48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards

A legacy of Lumberjacks

Justice Neil Gorsuch: 'Aspirations for Power Need To Be Checked'

How Bad Facts Make Good First Amendment Law

Today in Supreme Court History: May 4, 1942

Seattle's Socialist Mayor Laughs at Wealthy Residents Leaving To Escape High Taxes

Teach For America New Jersey urges Newark leaders to work together to help students read on grade level

High School Reform for Dummies

University of Michigan, Virginia Tech among colleges seeking new leaders

Community colleges are already the AI safe harbor

Recent Books on the Constitution

Today in Supreme Court History: May 3, 1802

How European Libertarians Differ From American Ones

Court Upholds Ban on Military Retirement Home Residents' Wearing Political Clothing in Public Spaces

Today in Supreme Court History: May 2, 1927

The Major Questions Doctrine Constrains Presidential Power Over Elections

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

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