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January 31, 2025
As a general rule, the federal government can’t force states to enforce federal law, including immigration laws, says Michael Steinberg, director of the Civil Rights Litigation Initiative at Michigan Law: “The Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that the federal government cannot force state and local officials to enforce federal law and that’s under the 10th Amendment and the anti-commandeering doctrine developed by the Supreme Court.”
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January 30, 2025
Mitchel Sollenberger, professor of political science at UM-Dearborn, says the way in which Donald Trump is exerting his executive authority isn’t out of the ordinary: “It’s a world we live in that we’ve been living in for decades … it’s presidential-centered governance, where presidents set policy, presidents sort of push their worldview on things and they push to the limits, not only the Constitution, but also laws.”
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January 30, 2025
The global soccer industry produces more than 30 million metric tons of carbon dioxide a year, but many clubs are working to reduce stadium emissions, embrace sustainable technologies and shape the behavior of fans. “Our research has consistently shown that sport organizations can lead the way on environmental sustainability, influencing not only people’s game-day behaviors but in everyday life as well,” said Brian McCullough, associate professor of sport management.
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January 30, 2025
To justify Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship ban, the Justice Department cited an 1884 court case that found Native Americans are not constitutionally entitled to citizenship. “They’re digging into old, archaic Indian law cases, finding the most racist points they can in order to win. There’s nothing sacred in the Department of Justice. They’ll do anything they can to win,” said Matthew Fletcher, professor of law and American culture.
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January 29, 2025
Despite a more business-friendly presidential administration now in power, just 12% of public corporations that have recorded insider transactions from officers or directors this month report net buying of company stocks, says Nejat Seyhun, professor of finance: “I don’t see the recent acceleration of insider selling corresponding to a recent rise in prices. … So, I see this as a bearish move on the part of insiders.”
MarketWatch -
January 29, 2025
“People who have bad teeth are often looked down on, especially in the United States, where having perfect teeth is part of the culture. We want all kids to have a nice, healthy smile and feel good about themselves,” said Sarah Clark, research scientist in pediatrics and co-director of a poll that found that more than 1 in 3 parents said their child has dealt with dental problems linked to a lack of routine oral hygiene.
UPI -
January 29, 2025
“(Reddit) is the public square. It’s where people meet these days, and it is a place where people can organize,” said David Dunning, professor of psychology, who believes that a Reddit users’ boycott of Elon Musk’s X could reveal insights on how people respond to political polarization. “One is, how many communities does this spread through? And the second is, how long does it last? Both those dimensions really matter.”
The New York Times -
January 28, 2025
“I could understand pausing more political or policy-related communications, but keeping Health and Human Services career staff from publishing routine public health communications … harms our public health response and is not at all normal,” said Samuel Bagenstos, professor of law, after President Trump ordered HHS to stop all communications until reviewed by one of his appointees.
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January 28, 2025
Tens of millions of Americans report snoring, but it’s not always benign, says Mehwish Sajid, clinical instructor of neurology and family medicine. If you find yourself “choking, gasping” or “waking yourself up from snoring, those are all things that need to be evaluated by a provider, because that can mean there’s an underlying health issue going on,” she said.
The New York Times -
January 28, 2025
As climate change leads to more extreme and unpredictable fires and other weather events, experts say the number of people leaving the Golden State could rise. “There could be this wave of new folks saying, ‘You know what? California is just not going to work out for me because this is the third time in five years that I’ve had to close my doors because of the extreme soot and smoke,'” said Derek Van Berkel, assistant professor of environment and sustainability.
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