
2022 midterm elections show a silver lining for US democracy
A post-2022-midterm election poll by Bright Line Watch finds increased trust in the fairness of elections.

Bright Line Watch assesses American democracy on the eve of 2022 midterm elections
Experts in Bright Line Watch poll see a high chance some Republican candidates will be unwilling to concede election losses.

What the midterm elections tell us about the stability of US democracy
Rochester political scientists discuss what happens when election deniers run for office, and how US democracy may die ‘by a thousand cuts.’

Why free speech—and especially disagreement—matters on college campuses
Rochester political scientist David Primo explains why the ‘clash of ideas’ is necessary for a well-functioning university.

When will the war in Ukraine end? And how?
Political scientist Hein Goemans discusses the ‘massive consequences’ for Europe—and the world—of continued war in Ukraine.

Wormholes and stains add to backstory of medieval manuscript’s acquisition
The 700-year-old manuscript is the first in a new University of Rochester library collection that honors historian Richard Kaeuper.

Helping teens channel stress, grow in resilience
Psychologists have developed a tool to help teens turn everyday stressors that could lead to anxiety and depression into a positive force instead.

Peter Regenstreif: ‘With the media, there is no truth, there are just appearances’
The University of Rochester remembers political scientist Peter Regenstreif, an expert on mass media.

Russia and Ukraine: Putin ‘has his back up against the wall’
Randall Stone, an expert on Eastern and Central Europe, discusses the direction of the war in Ukraine, including the likelihood of Russia’s using biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons.

What is intimate partner violence? It’s not just physical abuse
Victims’ advocate Catherine Cerulli offers expert advice on how to spot an unhealthy relationship before this form of domestic violence starts.