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Trump's lifting of Syria sanctions is a win for Turkey, too – pointing to outsized role middle powers can play in regional affairs
(THE CONVERSATION) President Donald Trump announced while in Saudi Arabia on May 14, 2025, that the United States would lift sanctions on Syria. The turnaround was a huge victory for the government of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa as he attempts to consolidate power nearly six months on from his movement's stunning toppling of th ... (full story)
What Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms and motto reveal about his dedication to the ideals of St. Augustine − an art historian explains
(THE CONVERSATION) Pope Leo XIV has announced his motto and coat of arms – a long-held tradition for those in the ranks of bishops, cardinals and popes. The choice of symbols and words reflects the person's experience.
Leo's shield is divided diagonally: The upper half shows a white lily on a blue background, and the lower ... (full story)
Retired 5th District Court judge joins Plakas Mannos
He was the longest-serving judge on the 5th District Court of Appeals in Ohio, now retired Judge W. Scott Gwin has returned to private practice, joining the full-service Canton/Akron-based law firm Plakas Mannos at the beginning of April.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to be part of such a high caliber firm wit ... (full story)
Congress began losing power decades ago − and now it's giving away what remains to Trump
(THE CONVERSATION) Republicans in Congress have been making behind-the-scenes efforts to pass major domestic legislation via the federal budget process. They include potential cuts to Medicaid and extending the 2017 Trump tax cuts.
But even though it's Congress' job to pass a budget and set tax policy, most media outlets have be ... (full story)
How does the EPA know a pesticide is safe to use in my yard?
(THE CONVERSATION) Environmental Protection Agency head Lee Zeldin has said he wants the federal agency to accelerate scientific safety evaluations of various chemicals, including pesticides.
The EPA reportedly has more than 500 pending reviews of proposed new pesticides and more than 12,000 overdue reevaluations of pesticides c ... (full story)