Germany’s responsibility to hold Putin accountable, challenges for first-generation college students, and how Elon Musk may change Twitter.
| 5 ways Elon Musk can transform Twitter The world's richest person, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has purchased Twitter for $44 billion and promised to "unlock" the social media platform's potential. From digital content moderation to U.S. politics, Darrell West breaks down the far-reaching impacts of Musk's takeover. Read more |
| Germany has a special responsibility to stop Putin's evil Russia's invasion of Ukraine is shedding light on weaknesses within the Social Democratic-led German government. Constanze Stelzenmüller discusses the thorny political issues presented by the war and emphasizes Germany's important role in holding Vladimir Putin accountable for the harm he's inflicted. Read more |
| First-generation college students face unique challenges An analysis of National Center for Education Statistics data shows that first-generation college students are 16% less likely overall to graduate than non-first-generation college students with equal parental income. "The disadvantages of coming from a family where you are a pioneer in higher education are real," Dick Startz writes. Read more |
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