Many global corporations will soon have to police up and down their supply chains as EU human rights ‘due diligence’ law nears enactment

Rachel Chambers, University of Connecticut; David Birchall, London South Bank University

A new EU law would require thousands of multinational companies, including many based in the US, to look for signs of human rights abuses in their supply chains.

US preterm birth and maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high, outpacing those in all other high-income countries

Sonia Hassan, Wayne State University; Hala Ouweini, Wayne State University

A March of Dimes report gave the US a grade of D+ for maternal and infant health care, highlighting that the national preterm birth rate hit 10.5% in 2021, a record 15-year high.

Most Americans support NASA – but don’t think it should prioritize sending people to space

Mariel Borowitz, Georgia Institute of Technology; Teasel Muir-Harmony, Georgetown University

A new survey catalogs Americans’ expectations about the future of space, from NASA to SpaceX. Two space policy experts describe how these results stack up against the current state of space affairs.

Dismantling the myth that ancient slavery ‘wasn’t that bad’

Chance Bonar, Tufts University

There was no one type of slavery in ‘biblical’ or ‘ancient’ societies, given how varied they were. But much of what historians know about slavery during those eras is horrific.

Could Trump turn his politics of grievance into a get-out-of-jail card? Neither prosecution nor even jail time have prevented former leaders in Israel, Brazil and Kenya from mounting comebacks

James D. Long, University of Washington; Victor Menaldo, University of Washington

Donald Trump has made personal grievances and payback the centerpiece of his presidential run. Will this strategy work? Two experts who study democracy look at others who have used these tactics.

Immunity for witnesses is a key tool of prosecutors, whether they’re charging Trump or other alleged criminals – here’s how it works and what the limits are

William Ortman, Wayne State University

Immunity deals may play a key role in the prosecution of former President Donald Trump.

Trump may try to delay his first federal trial – it’s a common legal strategy to fend off a criminal conviction

Peter A. Joy, Washington University in St Louis

Delaying a trial by filing various requests and questions to the court might mean that witness memories are not as fresh, among other potential benefits for criminal defendants.

Ending affirmative action does nothing to end discrimination against Asian Americans

Jerry Kang, University of California, Los Angeles

In their lawsuits against affirmative action, Students For Fair Admission claimed to want to protect Asian Americans. A law professor explains why the Supreme Court ruling doesn’t achieve that goal.

Myanmar crisis highlights limits of Indonesia’s ‘quiet diplomacy’ as it sets sights on becoming a ‘great regional power’

Angguntari Ceria Sari, Universitas Katolik Parahyangan

As current chair of the regional body ASEAN, Indonesia is tasked with resolving a conflict that has killed thousands. Progress has been slow.

Headlines and front lines: How US news coverage of wars in Yemen and Ukraine reveals a bias in recording civilian harm

Esther Brito Ruiz, American University School of International Service; Jeff Bachman, American University School of International Service

An analysis of over 1,000 headlines shows key differences in how US media portray the aggressors and victims in the two conflicts.

Whistleblower calls for government transparency as Congress digs for the truth about UFOs

Hiroshima attack marks its 78th anniversary – its lessons of unnecessary mass destruction could help guide future nuclear arms talks

Rate hikes may have slowed inflation in the US – but they have also heightened the risk of financial crises for lower-income nations