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Dr. Jasmine Jackson, assistant professor of political science, participates in an undergraduate research opportunity at Duke University. (photo credit Dr. Jasmine Jackson)

TCU DEI initiative plays role in encouraging younger, more diverse face of academia

By Lillie Davidson, PolitiFrog Editor
Published Mar 6, 2023
Amid a national conversation about diversity in academia, an ongoing TCU initiative seeks to build and retain diverse faculty.
Dolphins frolic in the Pacific Ocean off of Long Beach, Calif., on May 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

What we’re reading: UN agrees on ocean treaty, Americans kidnapped in Mexico and more

By Walter Flanagin
Published Mar 6, 2023
The UN agrees on the proposed High Seas Treaty, Russia is now fighting with antiquated tanks, and more of what we're reading.
Defendant Alex Murdaugh is cross examined by prosecutor Creighton Waters while testifying during his murder trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, S.C., Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. The 54-year-old attorney is standing trial on two counts of murder in the shootings of his wife and son at their Colleton County, S.C., home and hunting lodge on June 7, 2021. (Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool)

What we’re reading: Murdaugh trial concludes, DFW storm damage and more

By Allie DeSimone, Staff Writer
Published Mar 3, 2023
Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison, war hero receives Medal of Honor, severe storms batter North Texas, and more of what we're reading.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives to deliver his annual state of the nation address in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. (Ramil Sitdikov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

What we’re reading: Putin bows out of nuclear treaty, college football rule changes and more

By Seth Dowdle, Staff Writer
Published Feb 23, 2023
Vladimir Putin pulls out of New START treaty, the Supreme Court debates Gonzalez v. Google and more of what we're reading.
The water selection is displayed at Kroger on South University Drive (Amelia Crowley/Staff Writer)

Legislators partner with Texas Water Foundation to promote water security

By Amelia Crowley, Staff Writer
Published Jan 26, 2023
The newly introduced Texas House Water Caucus partners the Texas Water Foundation and state legislators to make water insecurity a priority.
Voters wait in line at a polling place at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs in Austin, Texas, on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Live blog: Texas midterm election day 2022

By Haeven Gibbons, Staff Writer
Published Nov 8, 2022
Texans head to the polls today to cast their votes in the 2022 midterm election. Please check back for Politifrog’s ongoing coverage throughout the day and night.
Early voting stickers are seen at a polling station Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, in Milwaukee. Tuesday marks the first day to vote early in Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

‘I voted because I care.’ The importance of voting in the midterm elections

By Hope Crockett, Staff Writer
Published Nov 1, 2022
Midterm elections take place Nov. 8 and will determine Texas policies and elected officials, including the state's next governor.
A sign in English, Spanish and Vietnamese points to the polling station at Tanglewood Elementary School Tuesday morning. (Breana Adams/TCU 360)

Live blog: Texas primary election day 2022

By JD Pells
Published Mar 1, 2022
TCU 360's live coverage of Texas Primary Election Day.
Clinic manager Angelle Harris walks in the front door of the Whole Woman's Health clinic in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Faced with drives of four hours or more to Fort Worth, Dallas, El Paso or out-of-state clinics, many women in West Texas and the Panhandle need at least two days to obtain an abortion _ a situation that advocates say exacerbates the challenges of arranging child care, taking time off work and finding lodging. Some end up sleeping in their cars. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Abortion access threatened as restrictive bills make their way through Texas Legislature

By Katherine Lester
Published May 4, 2021
One of the bills from the Texas Senate is a "heartbeat bill" that would ban abortions as early as 6 weeks.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Prince Philip, leaves after attending a service of commemoration to pay tribute to members of the British armed forces past and present who served on operations in Afghanistan, at St Paul’s Cathedral, in central London, Friday, March 13, 2015. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

What we’re reading: Prince Philip dies at 99, President Biden unveils spending proposal

By Lucy Puente
Published Apr 9, 2021
The prince had been married to Queen Elizabeth II since 1947.
Women stand outside a house damaged by a tornado in the Preston Hollow section of Dallas, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

What we’re reading: Severe tornados tear across the Southeast, six confirmed dead

By Courtney Carr
Published Mar 26, 2021
Menacing storms and tornado's tore across the southeast last night.
Icons for the smartphone apps TikTok and WeChat are seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing, in a Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 file photo.  The Commerce Department said President Trump’s proposed ban of the apps WeChat and TikTok will go into effect Sunday, Sept. 20,  to “safeguard the national security of the United States.” The government said its order, previously announced by Trump in August, will “combat China’s malicious collection of American citizens’ personal data.”  (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

U.S. appeals injunction in TikTok case

By Alexandra Lang
Published Oct 12, 2020
TikTok was temporarily saved by a judge who delayed the ban.