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You're probably hearing references in the news to "Article 1," "Article 2" and "Article 3." Why are phrases usually associated with discussions of constitutional law now cropping up in politics?

Juries now decide only a tiny share of civil and criminal trials in the US - and that hurts democracy.

Several white nationalist groups such as Return to the Land have attempted to establish all-white communities across the country.

Understanding Rizzo's career and political popularity can help explain the appeal of President Trump's identity-based populism today.

In-person visits in prisons and jails can strengthen family relationships and reduce recidivism.

Young people who are being abused or neglected are more likely to turn to informal online support systems than to authorities.

Research shows that Supreme Court justices affiliated with the group are more consistently conservative than other justices, meaning they seldom deviate from their voting behavior.

Faculty members represent a university's core identity and mission. But no one had systematically studied faculty opinions on matters related to spirituality and religion until now.

A federal court stopped contempt proceedings against Trump administration lawyers, but they may still have to respond to charges in states where they are licensed to practice law.

Government agencies are contracting with Palantir to correlate disparate pieces of data, promising efficiency but raising civil liberties concerns.