The second presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential debate contrasted a polished, occasionally evasive performance by Vice President Kamala Harris against an aggressive, defensive performance by former President Donald Trump. Virginia Tech political scientist Karen Hult and media communications expert Cayce Myers discussed the results of the debate.
A report released today by the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University's Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life evaluates the potential impact of Massachusetts Ballot Question 4, which would legalize a group of naturally occurring psychedelic drugs — psilocybin, psilocyn, mescaline, DMT, and ibogaine — for use at home and eventually in a network of therapy centers.
With little more than 50 days until the Nov. 5 presidential election and a debate to unpack, coverage of the candidates will continue to ramp up online, on TV and on social media. With so many different sources and modalities to receive information, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish fact from fiction.
In a YouGov poll following Tuesday's debate, 43 percent of respondents declared Vice President Harris the winner over former President Trump, while only 28 percent thought Trump came out on top. ...
Celebrities have a long history of entering the political space to endorse candidates, specifically in high-interest races, and this presidential election is no different. Last night, following the presidential debate, Taylor Swift - arguably the biggest celebrity in the world - came out in support of Kamala Harris.
As prescription oral chemotherapies have become a common form of cancer treatment, some patients were paying more than $10,000 a year for medications. A new study finds that efforts to cap prescription drug spending are yielding significant out-of-pocket savings for these patients.
A report released today by the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University's Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life analyzes the risks and potential of Massachusetts Ballot Question 3, which would clear a path to unionization for rideshare drivers using an approach that’s largely untested in the United States.
On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will share a stage in what likely will be the only presidential debate prior to the November election. Political scientist Karen Hult and media and public relations expert Cayce Myers provide their thoughts on what both candidates will set out to accomplish and what weaknesses they must overcome.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Director Kim Budil today announced that the 2024 John S. Foster, Jr. Medal is awarded to Franklin Miller, a principal at The Scowcroft Group. The ninth recipient of the prestigious Foster Award, Miller is recognized for his exceptional and inspirational career dedicated to national security, defense policy and international relations. Miller will be honored at a ceremony in Livermore on Oct. 30.
His departure comes after Venezuelan strongman President Nicolás Maduro declared himself the winner of July’s election, violent clashes broke out around the South American country, and Venezuela’s... ...
Lawmakers are back in Washington, focusing on passing a government funding bill before the looming shutdown deadline on September 30. ...
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will face off in a debate at the National Constitution Center on Tuesday. ...
Rutgers Health researchers surveyed 870 parents in nine states with diverse firearm policies and ownership rates.
Anyone who uses artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chatbots or voice assistants for election information should know these tools might provide misleading or false information. Virginia Tech digital literacy expert Julia Feerrar makes recommendations for sorting AI-generated fiction from fact.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to square off for their first presidential debate matchup on September 10 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
A 14-year-old has been charged in the death of two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia. Nine others were injured. ...
The treaty ensures these groups must implement safeguards against any threats posed by AI to human rights, democracy and the rule of law. ...
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to debate this coming Tuesday, September 10. ...
Google representatives will report to Alexandria, VA on Monday to face off with the Department of Justice for their second major antitrust trial this year. ...
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