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Math explains why the Democrats may have trouble picking a candidate The Conversation: Alexander Strang, a PhD candidate in mathematics, and Peter Thomas, professor of mathematics, wrote about how math can provide insight into how the race for the Democratic nominee for president could play out.…

School’s out. Now what? Psychology Today: Jane Timmons-Mitchell, senior research associate at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, explained how parents can help their kids find structure during the summer with sports, creative arts activities, and jobs or volunteer…

Smoke on the water: 50 years after the Cuyahoga fire Popular Mechanics: John Grabowski, the Krieger-Mueller Joint Professor in History, discussed the history behind the Cuyahoga River—including the pollution that tainted it—and how water is viewed differently now than it was in the past.

The 25th Amendment wouldn’t work to dump Trump The Conversation: Erik M. Jensen, the Coleman P. Burke Professor Emeritus of Law, provided historical context on the 25th Amendment, and explained how it works and why it wouldn’t be an effective way to remove President Donald Trump from office.…

Academics rally behind Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over concentration camp comments: ‘She is completely historically accurate’ Newsweek: Jay Geller, the Samuel Rosenthal Professor of Judaic Studies, weighed in on comments made by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez comparing detention centers along the…

‘Death by a thousand lawsuits’: The legal battles that could dog ‘Medicare for All’ Politico: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, said he thinks the concept of Medicare for All discussed by Democratic presidential candidates is on solid legal footing despite the concerns…

Justice Thomas urges U.S. Supreme Court to feel free to reverse precedents Reuters: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law and adjunct professor of political science, said recent comments by the U.S. Supreme Court justice have many wondering if it’s a signal that Roe v.…

Ohio farmers now soaked and facing uncertain future WEWS: Emily Pek, farm food associate at the University Farm, talked about the heavy rains in Northeast Ohio this spring and the impact excess water will have on local farms.

$4.5M in settlements over deaths tied to doc in murder case ABC News: Michael Benza, senior instructor of law, discussed the financial implications of a legal settlement in a court case involving a Columbus hospital.

Anti-malaria drug might help prevent hearing loss: study Yahoo: Kumar Alagramam, associate professor of otolaryngology, was cited for his research showing that an anti-malarial drug may have the potential to prevent hearing loss caused by hereditary and genetic disorders.