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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Gina Mantica, Tufts University(THE CONVERSATION) Have you ever seen a picture of a mother dog caring for an unusual baby, like a kitten? This sort of animal adoption story is an example of a phenomenon known as alloparenting: care provided to offspring that are not genetically related. We humans may toss around the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child,” but there are cases in

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Nancy Thomas, Tufts University(THE CONVERSATION) In order to gain insight into the role that college students might play in the outcome of the 2018 midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 6, The Conversation reached out to Nancy Thomas, director of the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education at Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life. Thomas predicts a higher voter turnout

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Sandra Woien, Arizona State University(THE CONVERSATION) Sylar, the border collie, has his own mansion along with a trampoline and indoor pool. The dog’s adorable features, along with his notable intelligence, earned his owner’s devotion along with many social media fans. Sylar’s mansion, where other pets can visit and indulge in expensive spa-like treatments such as massages, drew

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Luis Gómez Romero, University of Wollongong(THE CONVERSATION) Leer en español.Ten days before the opening ceremony of the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, uniformed soldiers and rooftop snipers opened fire on student protesters in a plaza in the capital city’s Tlatelolco neighborhood. Hundreds of pro-democracy demonstrators, who were rallying against the country’s

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Luis Gómez Romero, University of Wollongong(THE CONVERSATION) Diez días antes de la ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos de 1968 en la Ciudad de México, soldados uniformados y francotiradores situados en las azoteas de los edificios circundantes abrieron fuego contra los estudiantes que se manifestaban en una plaza del barrio de Tlatelolco en la capital mexicana. Cientos de

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Michael Traugott, University of Michigan(THE CONVERSATION) In Kansas this past August, vote totals in the Republican primary for governor fluctuated by more than 100 votes over the course of a few days, and the winner – Secretary of State Kris Kobach – wasn’t declared until a week after the vote. In Virginia, a hotly contested battle last year for the commonwealth’s House of

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Mark Neuzil, University of St. Thomas and Eric Freedman, Michigan State University(THE CONVERSATION) Isle Royale is one of the most remote U.S. national parks. It stretches across one large island, its namesake, and more than 400 smaller ones in northwest Lake Superior. The park’s main draws are wilderness and wildlife, including beaver, otters, moose, martens and – for the moment –

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) E. Donald Elliott, Yale University(THE CONVERSATION) President Donald Trump has nominated two Supreme Court justices during only 19 months in office.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stated after Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation that Trump might have the opportunity to make a third nomination during one term in office. By the end of a possible second Trump term, he could choose a

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Paul Griffin, University of California, Davis(THE CONVERSATION) Exxon Mobil is backing a proposal to tax oil, gas and coal companies for the carbon they emit and redistribute the money raised that way to all Americans. It’s also giving a group urging Washington to enact a tax on carbon US$1 million to advocate for this policy.The carbon dividends plan, named after the former U.S.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Benjamin Waddell, Fort Lewis College(THE CONVERSATION) Protesting is now illegal in Nicaragua, according to President Daniel Ortega.The Central American country has been embroiled in deadly political turmoil for months. Demonstrations that began in April against an unpopular social security reform quickly transformed into a broader movement aimed at ousting Ortega, Nicaragua’s

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