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...
Why the Green Revolution is not a blueprint for feeding a hungry planet but a dire warning
By Glenn Davis Stone, Research Professor of Environmental Science, Sweet Briar College Feeding a growing world population has been a serious concern for decades, but today there are new causes for alarm. Floods, heat waves and other weather extremes are making...
Toxic Contamination: Legacy of the nuclear arms race leaves staggering cleanup costs at home
By William J. Kinsella, Professor Emeritus of Communication, North Carolina State University Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” has focused new attention on the legacies of the Manhattan Project – the World War II program to develop nuclear weapons. As the...
Slow violence of contamination: The importance of shining a light on hidden toxic histories in America
By Elizabeth Kryder-Reid, Chancellor’s Professor of Anthropology and Museum Studies, Indiana University Indianapolis proudly claims Elvis’ last concert, Robert Kennedy’s speech in response to Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, and the Indianapolis 500....
