The Conversation 11.25.24
US onAir Curators
Presidents often claim mandates − especially when they want to expand their power or are on the defensive
Julia R. Azari
Here are some specifics from my research:
1. Mandate claims accompany expansions of presidential power
2. Presidents use mandate claims when on the defensive
3. Conservative and Democratic mandate claims diverge in focus
As Trump touts plans for immigrant roundup, militias are standing back, but standing by
Amy Cooter, Middlebury
Some militia groups may see it as their duty to assist with immigration-control efforts. Some may even be deputized for this purpose by local law enforcement agencies.
Heather Margonari, University of Pittsburgh; Jacques E. Chelly, University of Pittsburgh; Shiv K. Goel, University of Pittsburgh
Surgical patients are opting out of opioids due to concerns about side effects and addiction. Combining methods to manage pain can take these fears into account without compromising on care.
