Yesterday, Ohio voters rejected Issue 1, which was seen as an effort to derail an abortion rights measure on the November ballot. The result is reassuring for democracy, but the willingness of political actors to change rules rather than lose should raise alarm bells among voters, Vanessa Williamson and Itai Grofman argue.
Money is important in elections, but it isn't everything. During the 2020 Democratic primary, Joe Biden spent almost $100 million less than his chief rival Bernie Sanders, but still ended up winning the nomination. To see where the 2024 field stands, Elaine Kamarck examines candidates' campaign finances.
Amid increasing calls for specialized regulation in digital industries, legislators are taking steps to establish a distinct digital regulator to address competition, privacy, and content moderation challenges. Mark McCarthy expands on what the agency's role would be.
Since ChatGPT’s release last November, educators have been slow to address questions about its place in the classroom and its potential impacts on students. Regina Ta and Darrell M. West review how K-12 public school districts are responding to generative artificial intelligence (AI) and share recommendations for moving forward.
Transforming health care for older adults. Niam Yaraghi explains how AI can be leveraged to improve communication between medical teams, patients, and their families and caregivers.
State funding methods influence schools' spending decisions. Chad Aldeman compares California's student-based funding formula with Washington's resource-based model. He highlights the influence of funding mechanisms on school district behavior and the implications for policymakers seeking optimal flexibility.
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