Elevating free speech: Universities form partnership in response to threats against democracy
The presidents of a wide-ranging group of 13 universities are elevating free speech on their campuses this academic year, as part of a new nonprofit initiative announced in August to combat what organizers call dire threats to U.S. democracy. The Campus Call for Free...
Middleman strategy: Türkiye faces competing pressures to pick a side on Russia’s war in Ukraine
By Ozgur Ozkan, Visiting Professor of International Studies, Tufts University From the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Türkiye has performed a delicate balancing act, portraying itself as an ally to the warring sides while reaping economic and political benefits...
Ukraine sheds Russian-imposed tradition by officially moving Christmas Day holiday to December 25
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 28 signed a law moving the official Christmas Day holiday to December 25 from January 7, the day when the Russian Orthodox Church observes it. The explanatory note attached to the law said its goal is to...
A geopolitical transition: Why Ukraine’s push for NATO membership is rooted in its European identity
By Kateryna Shynkaruk, Senior Lecturer of International Relations, Texas A&M University During a meeting with the nation’s diplomatic corps, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave Ukraine’s ambassadors their marching orders for the rest of the year: Work to help...
Thanksgiving Anxiety: The unexpected stress of normal routines that feel anything but normal post-COVID
Much has been written about the holiday season in America, particularly Thanksgiving. And with an induced amnesia only two years after COVID, many people are desperate to cling to their nostalgic memories from before the pandemic in the rush back to...
Why it is nearly impossible for disabled people to get support when experiencing homelessness
By Beth Stone, Lecturer, social policy, University of Bristol; and Emily Wertans, PhD candidate, criminology, University of Leicester Homelessness is reaching record highs in the UK. The latest statistics on statutory homelessness show that in March 2023, 104,510...
Beyond a bunk and a meal: How shelters help provide homeless people with a quiet refuge of privacy
By Natalie Florence, PhD Candidate in Humanitarian Design and Infrastructure Studies, Arizona State University; Heather Ross, Clinical Associate Professor in Nursing and Clinical Associate Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State...
Political will: How trust and mistrust will determine if a cease-fire in Gaza is possible
By Laurie Nathan, Professor of the Practice of Mediation, University of Notre Dame Calls for a cease-fire and other limits on military operations and violence were made by governments, advocacy groups, and political leaders around the world almost immediately after...
Without a home: How American society is failing to protect one of the primary essentials of life
San Diego recently banned tent camping in the city; the homeless just moved to a riverbed just outside town. West Palm Beach Florida has banned feeding homeless people; the penalty is a $500 fine and 60 days in the town jail. In Maryland, some school districts are...
A Grand Holiday Tradition: Christmas at Pabst Mansion returns for 2023 with new seasonal experiences
The Pabst Mansion, with an embodiment of Milwaukee’s rich history, opened its doors to the holiday season with its grandeur and festive splendor on November 15. This year, the Mansion’s Christmas celebration, a beloved Milwaukee tradition, adorned its...
Evening of illumination: Milwaukee celebrates 25th annual Holiday Lights Festival at Pere Marquette Park
The city of Milwaukee sparkled brighter on November 16 as the 25th Annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival commenced in Pere Marquette Park. Hosted by Milwaukee Downtown BID #21, this year’s festival was another dazzling showcase of holiday cheer and community...
Cheer District: Mayor Johnson welcomes Milwaukee’s holiday season at 110th annual tree lighting
The City of Milwaukee ushered in the holiday season with its 110th annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, on November 17 at the Fiserv Forum’s plaza in “Cheer” District. The City of Milwaukee’s City Christmas Tree in the Cheer District was...
