Miracle or Mundane? How Mississippi Turned Its Education Around
While Mississippi’s ascent in education rankings from 48th to 16th appeared to outsiders as miraculous, the truth is a victory
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UChicago Releases First Racial and Ethnic Demographic Dataset Post-Affirmative Action
The Class of 2028 saw unusual changes in the shares of certain demographic groups, including a steep drop in Hispanic/Latino enrollment, following the Supreme Court’s ban of affirmative action in 2023.
Chicago
From RTA to NITA: What Illinois’ Transit Overhaul Means for Riders
Chicago’s new funding law aims to address the looming budget crisis that threatened Chicago transit, but what got us here? And how does the new law aim to address these issues?
United States
Miracle or Mundane? How Mississippi Turned Its Education Around
While Mississippi’s ascent in education rankings from 48th to 16th appeared to outsiders as miraculous, the truth is a victory
World
Are ‘Foreign Agents’ Charges Convincing? Hungary’s New Opposition Suggests Otherwise
Whether Péter Magyar can indeed win an election against the regime Orbán meticulously built remains to be seen, and is far from certain. But his startling rise seems to be a semblance of hope, revealing the fragility of Hungary’s populist rule.
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Even the British Soldiers Were Given a Fair Trial
Everyone deserves the right to a fair trial, even those widely viewed as “bad” actors. In a society that claims to value freedom and civil liberties, due process cannot be selectively applied. It must extend not only to the privileged, but also to the most vulnerable members of our community.
