Louis Jacobson
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Are we closer to nuclear Armageddon than any time since 1962, as Biden suggested?
Experts largely agreed that the U.S. and Russia have not been this close to nuclear warfare since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. → Read More
Greeks don’t trust their media. Fact-checkers are trying to help
The challenges facing media outlets across the globe are varied and widespread, but they appear to be particularly severe in Greece. → Read More
The party that controls the White House usually loses in midterm elections. Here's what could make 2022 different.
Could 2022 be different? Maybe, ranging from structural factors to news events such as the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. → Read More
Is Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan legal?
Legal experts say the administration’s legal rationale may not hold up in court. But it’s unclear whether such a case could even make it to court. → Read More
What is a recession? Sorting out a confusing topic
Ahead of a big announcement about second-quarter economic growth, there’s lots of argument about what constitutes a recession. → Read More
What’s next for the House's Jan. 6 committee?
The committee’s leadership made clear that they were not folding up the panel’s business just yet, and that the hearing would not be its last. → Read More
Why the US is selling stockpiled oil to China
The government is obligated to find the highest possible price for assets that it sells, and sometimes US companies aren’t able to handle more oil. → Read More
What protections would HIPAA provide against criminal prosecution for abortion?
Some advocates have warned that Roe's overturning could put people at risk of having their personal medical records used by law enforcement. → Read More
Can states punish women for traveling out of state to get an abortion?
No state has yet enacted a law to ban this travel. But it has been attempted. → Read More
The legitimacy of the Jan. 6 committee, explained
From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers. → Read More
Ukrainian journalists win special Pulitzer citation
The board cited these journalists ‘For their courage, endurance and commitment to truthful reporting …’ in Monday's ceremony → Read More
What would state laws look like in a post-Roe world?
If the Supreme Court does overturn Roe v. Wade, the rules governing abortion would revert to the states, leading to hard-fought policy battles. → Read More
A guide to the many omicron subvariants and what to know about them
In general, each new subvariant has shown itself to be a little bit more effective at passing from person to person. → Read More
A question amid the bloodshed from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Is this genocide?
There is wide agreement that Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine. But many experts have yet to conclude that Russia is committing genocide. → Read More
Is Biden correct that the spike in gas prices is largely Putin's fault? Mostly.
The most recent spike stemmed largely from Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. But gas prices were rising long before that, primarily from growing demand. → Read More
How high are today’s gas prices compared with recent history? –
The year-over-year price rise was faster than any period in three decades, but prices remain less burdensome than between 2008 and 2014. → Read More
Why are gas prices so high? And who is to blame? –
President Joe Biden said it's because OPEC and Russia aren’t increasing production sufficiently. Experts say he has some justification for his position. → Read More
What to know about redistricting and why you should care –
Across the country this year, the nation’s political maps are being redrawn. The process has a significant impact on the nation’s political landscape. → Read More
What you need to know about the Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ –
They don't follow the traditional process of briefs, oral arguments, and private discussions among the justices to produce heavily footnoted opinions. → Read More
No, the White House didn’t create a fake set just for Joe Biden’s booster shot –
Biden received his booster shot in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, a frequent venue for news events. → Read More