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Reaction to technology challenges in the Iowa caucuses
Technology issues and reporting “inconsistencies” delayed the release of the Iowa caucus results; meanwhile, the candidates are on the road to New Hampshire. We check in with an Iowa political scientist about what’s ahead as state officials deal with the issues.
What to expect from the next round of caucuses and primaries
With the completion of the Iowa caucuses, candidates for the Democratic nomination for president are headed to the next round of states. We turn to two political scientists to hear about what’s on voters’ minds in Nevada and South Carolina.
Preview of the Iowa caucuses
The Iowa caucuses kick off the presidential primary season in the United States. A political scientist explains Iowa’s role in the presidential election cycle and looks at the state of the Democratic field of candidates.
The far-reaching effects of loneliness
Loneliness has risen as a top issue for public health officials on a global scale. We consider what loneliness looks like in our lives and its effects on our physical and mental health.
As the coronavirus spreads, familiar questions on emergency preparedness resurface
As of Wednesday morning, more than 6,000 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed globally. More than 100 people have died. Should Americans be concerned about a virus that is rapidly spreading across international borders?
The rise of the graphic novel
Comics have gone mainstream and broadened way beyond the world of superheroes. What’s behind the trend?
The challenges home care workers face
As the number of aging Americans in need of care grows, so does the home health care industry. We dig into the push for better wages and improved training for workers.