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The Heart and Soul of Storytelling in Pennsylvania

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The Heart and Soul of Storytelling in Pennsylvania

Leaders with PA Humanities explain how their Community Heart & Soul program encourages Pennsylvanians to get involved in local governance.

Mar 11, 2026

Hollie Russon Gilman, Sarah Jacob, Jen Danifo, Laurie Zierer

The AI Lab Next Door

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In Depth

The AI Lab Next Door

Why universities are valuable AI partners for local governments, and how to build and leverage those relationships.

Mar 11, 2026

Neil Kleiman, Eric Gordon, Mai-Ling Garcia

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

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Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Analysis of SLCM-N shows its strategic value depends primarily on future conditions—not on the system itself.

Feb 26, 2026

Amy J. Nelson, Mariam Kvaratskhelia

The Subprime PLUS Loan Crisis: How Universities Steer Low-Income Families Into Unaffordable Debt

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The Subprime PLUS Loan Crisis: How Universities Steer Low-Income Families Into Unaffordable Debt

A potential subprime PLUS loan crisis is looming, encouraging low-income families to take on unaffordable debt can only lead to disaster.

Feb 12, 2026

Stephen Burd

The Demand Machine: The Realities of AI-Powered Public Service

In Depth

The Demand Machine: The Realities of AI-Powered Public Service

Artificial intelligence will increase demand for government services before it increases efficiency.

Feb 11, 2026

Mai-Ling Garcia, Neil Kleiman

Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln

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Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln

Matthew Pinsker shows how Abraham Lincoln’s political skill and party-building shaped his rise and leadership.

Feb 10, 2026

Matthew Pinsker

In Sickness and In Health: Love Stories from the Front Lines of America’s Caregiving Crisis

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In Sickness and In Health: Love Stories from the Front Lines of America’s Caregiving Crisis

Laura Mauldin explores how America’s lack of support for chronically ill and disabled people strains love and caregiving.

Feb 10, 2026

Laura Mauldin

Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western Mental Health Care for Everyone

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Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western Mental Health Care for Everyone

Khameer Kidia explores how history and power have shaped Western psychiatry and global mental health.

Feb 3, 2026

Khameer Kidia

The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet

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The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet

Yi‑Ling Liu examines how China’s internet balances control and connection, shaping online life and culture.

Feb 3, 2026

Yi-Ling Liu

Hated by All the Right People: Tucker Carlson and the Unraveling of the Conservative Mind

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Book / In Depth

Hated by All the Right People: Tucker Carlson and the Unraveling of the Conservative Mind

Jason Zengerle examines Tucker Carlson’s ascent in conservative media.

Jan 27, 2026

Jason Zengerle

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Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

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The Heart and Soul of Storytelling in Pennsylvania

The AI Lab Next Door

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

The Subprime PLUS Loan Crisis: How Universities Steer Low-Income Families Into Unaffordable Debt

The Demand Machine: The Realities of AI-Powered Public Service

Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln

In Sickness and In Health: Love Stories from the Front Lines of America’s Caregiving Crisis

Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western Mental Health Care for Everyone

The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet

Hated by All the Right People: Tucker Carlson and the Unraveling of the Conservative Mind