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What would America look like if there were no state governments? Stephen Legomsky, the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus in the School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis, tackles that question in his new book, 鈥淩eimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government,鈥� published by Cambridge University Press.

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As soon as the Trump administration assumed office, is has moved swiftly to implement new policies and executive orders 鈥� many of which are reversing policies of the Biden administration. Michigan State University experts are available to provide commentary on the first issues and actions of the new administration.

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Youth voter turnout dropped from over 50% in 2020 to 42% in 2024, according to early estimates from the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE). Now a new post-election poll of young people, conducted by our CIRCLE team, helps to explain why鈥揳nd could serve as a roadmap for the work ahead to fully re-engage youth in our democracy.

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Young people continue to face a series of structural and informational barriers to voting, but many youth were also disinterested in the election or dissatisfied with the candidates on the ballot, according to a new poll conducted by the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University鈥檚 Tisch College of Civic Life.

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From politics and an unprecedented presidential election to heightened international conflicts as well as celestial events, Michigan State University faculty experts shared their research-based commentary to provide insight and context on these events in addition to their own programs and discoveries. Here is a look at some of our top story placements and expert commentary in national, statewide and local media for 2024.

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George Washington University鈥檚 Graduate School of Political Management, in partnership with Schoen Cooperman Research, unveiled the findings from their U.S. Post-Election Trust in Government Study.

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A majority of U.S. adults hope to avoid political discussions during the holidays and, in some cases, family members they disagree with, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association.

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The economy was the top issue for voters in the 2024 presidential election with many Americans feeling the pinch of higher gas and food prices. From foreign conflict in the Middle East to port workers striking for collective bargaining efforts, as well as voters approving minimum wage raises in several states, the U.S. economy continues to lead in many headlines. That said, economists and experts at Michigan State University are available to comment on the economic forecast for the coming year, speaking specifically to the potential implications of tariffs, the stock market, automotive issues and electric vehicles, food prices and agriculture, and education.

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Michigan State University鈥檚 political science experts including Matt Grossmann, director of MSU鈥檚 Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, as well as Nura Sediqe and Meghan Wilson, assistant professors in the Department of Political Science followed the election closely. Here, they answer questions about how these trends and key demographic groups impacted the outcome.

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The Illiberalism Studies Program and the School of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University and the Center on Faith and Justice at the Georgetown University are hosting a plenary... ...

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Jordan Cash is an assistant professor of political theory and constitutional democracy at Michigan State University鈥檚 James Madison College. Here, he answers questions about the history of lame-duck presidents in the U.S. and what it suggests about how President Biden could spend his final days.

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If there is one thing that is constant in marketing, it's that things are constantly changing, according to Michael Wall, a marketing expert at WashU Olin Business School. As social media users flock to sites that align with their political beliefs, brands face the challenge of connecting with diverse audiences.

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According to the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism, hateful and violent rhetoric in support of president-elect Donald Trump appeared online on fringe platforms within moments of Trump鈥檚... ...

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Education is only becoming a bigger issue for both political parties. Questions and discussions surrounding the role of parents and their children鈥檚 education as well as funding and the use of school vouchers remain top of mind as we prepare for a new administration. President-elect Donald Trump could make significant changes to the U.S. Department of Education, as questions loom about the future of the department under Trump. Josh Cowen is a professor of education policy in Michigan State University鈥檚 College of Education. He has worked across the country on policy issues related to school choice, teacher quality and education reform. Cowen is the author of the new book The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers (Harvard Education Press). Here, he answers questions on what changes could come to education and what vouchers could mean for the U.S.

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House Republicans are preparing聽a legislative agenda for Trump鈥檚 first 100 days in office. ...

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University of Georgia School of Law Assistant Professor of Law & Faculty Co-Director of the Dean Rusk International Law Center Desir茅e LeClercq, who specializes in international labor law and worked in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative during the previous Trump administration, as well as in the International Labor Organization and at the National Labor Relations Board, is available for further commentary at [email protected].

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Virginia Tech communication professor Megan Duncan discusses why United States presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris focused on podcasts in their voter outreach, and what benefits such media bring.

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Dr. Neil Johnson, a physics professor at George Washington University, explores unconventional areas within physics, focusing on complex, 鈥渢aboo鈥� problems not traditionally tackled by physicists, like online hate networks.