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U.S. vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance recently made headlines after previous remarks he made in 2021 resurfaced in which he said that the U.S. was being run by Democrats, corporate oligarchs and a “bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they’ve made and so they want to make the rest of the country miserable, too.” While pundits often focus on the impact of suburban family voters, MSU psychologists say those without children should not be overlooked.

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By: Stephen Stone | Published: September 5, 2024 | 10:27 am | SHARE: The United States has endured 30 mass killings in 2024, according to a database utilized by the Associated Press and USA Today.Florida State University professor Emma Fridel is available to speak with reporters and provide analysis on the factors surrounding mass violence.

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Brian Schaffner, a Tufts University political science professor and Newhouse Professor of Civic Studies at Tisch College, speaks about the role of gender in American politics.

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of chronic absenteeism have nearly doubled across the nation for students in kindergarten through grade 12.This increase was tied to the mode of instruction during the early years of the pandemic.

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A report released today by the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University's Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life examines the core arguments for and against Massachusetts Ballot Question 2, which lets Massachusetts students graduate from high school without passing the 10th grade MCAS or otherwise proving their readiness to the state.

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Students enrolled in degree programs at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) at Tufts will have free, unlimited local MBTA subway and bus access thanks to University Pass (UPass), a two-year pilot program just launched by the MBTA.

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Thousands of CSU students have gained valuable career skills through the program administered by California Volunteers.

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The STEM San Joaquin Conference, formerly known as San Joaquin Expanding Your Horizons, invites students grades 6-9 to register for its annual event happening on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the University of the Pacific in Stockton.

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A total of 165 students will spend next summer learning, networking, and conducting scientific research at seven of the nation’s national laboratories via funding from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) initiative.

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In every presidential election since 1988, the candidate who won Pennsylvania also won Michigan and Wisconsin. ...

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According to Reuters, “the campaign is part of a known Chinese state-linked effort analysts have dubbed ‘Spamouflage’ or ‘Dragonbridge,’ which pushes a mixture of spam and targeted propaganda onto... ...

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Held every third year since 2000, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation is part of China’s diplomatic outreach to countries of the Global South. ...

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Vice President Kamala Harris has widened her lead over former President Donald Trump among women, now ahead by 13 points, according to a new ABC News/Ipsos poll. ...

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Congress is under pressure to pass a continuing resolution by September 30 to prevent a government shutdown. ...

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Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spent Labor Day campaigning in key swing states, focusing on shoring up support from organized labor. ...

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The University of Delaware has relaunched its Center for Political Communication, striving toward high-quality research at the intersection of media, politics and psychology. The center boasts a roster of experts who will serve as valuable resources for journalists.

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Elise Boddie, James V. Campbell Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School, has been selected by AERA to present the 2024 Brown Lecture in Education Research.

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A $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense will support research by Indiana University scientist and collaborators across the country into AI’s potential to strengthen the psychological impact of online communications, such as misinformation and radicalizing messages, potentially leading to methods to counteract their influence. 

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While back-to-school season signals the end of summer, it also ushers in the endless possibilities of a new academic year. For students at every grade level, prioritizing sleep is essential to succeed physically, emotionally, athletically and academically.