Editor's note
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Questions are swirling about the fate of Special Counsel Robert Mueller and the rule of law. If President Trump fires Mueller, is that obstruction of justice?
A scholar of philosophical literature, Klaus Mladek, says what Americans should really be asking is – what is justice, anyway? In these divisive political times, a foundational concept has gotten away from us, he writes. Getting back to a common understanding of justice might be as simple as unplugging and thinking for yourself.
Another controversial topic for the Trump administration is immigration. Its latest plan involves overturning a rule passed by his predecessor that allowed spouses of highly skilled foreign workers to obtain jobs in the U.S. Beyond the negative economic considerations, the proposal would also disproportionately harm women, writes Amy Bhatt, an associate professor of gender and women’s studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Worried about navigating relationships with your loved ones during the holidays? Economist and Dean of the MSU College of Social Science, Rachel Croson, shares practical tips for happy holidays gleaned from the academic study of negotiations. “The most important insight,” she says, “is that negotiation does not have to be win-lose. It can be win-win.”
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Danielle Douez
Associate Editor, Politics + Society
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Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
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Klaus Mladek, Dartmouth College
America's understanding of justice may be compromised, which is a more fundamental issue than enforcing the law.
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U.S. immigration law has a complicated history with keeping families together.
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Amy Bhatt, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
A scholar explains why the president's plan to overturn his predecessor's rule would be a big mistake and disproportionately harm women.
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Rachel Croson, Michigan State University
A scholar applies lessons from her research to negotiate with her spouse better and have an 'awesome holiday.' Here's how you can too – and make your family life happier overall.
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From our international editions
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Kristen Dunfield, Concordia University
There's no need for parents to bust the Santa myth. Children figure out the truth themselves, at a developmentally appropriate time. In the process, they build their reasoning skills.
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Alan Fitzsimmons, Queen's University Belfast
New research reveals the true nature of 'Oumuamua, the cigar-shaped rock that recently visited Earth's solar system.
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George Aranda, Deakin University
Go on, treat yourself - read a science book over the holidays. Here are a few ideas to get started.
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George Nicholas, Simon Fraser University
The Trump administration recently reduced the size of Bears Ears in Utah, opening millions of acres to mining and other uses. This threatens Indigenous heritage and can be seen as a form of violence.
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