June Leffler

Jan 11, 2024 | fr.scribd.com | June Leffler

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Sep 12, 2023 | boisestatepublicradio.org | June Leffler

This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in higher education. That means colleges and universities can no longer consider a student applicant’s race when building their student bodies. The decision was a victory for , the legal activist who founded Students for Fair Admissions. The organization won the landmark case it brought against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.

Aug 23, 2023 | boisestatepublicradio.org | June Leffler

Just 14 percent of Americans live in rural areas. How can the rest of us living in cities and the suburbs relate to our rural counterparts? The latest book by Elizabeth Currid-Halkett, a University of Southern California public policy professor, tries to answer that question. Through surveys, demographic data, and personal interviews, “The Overlooked Americans: The Resilience of Rural Towns and What It Means for Our Country” analyzes the complex views and identities of rural Americans.

Aug 3, 2023 | boisestatepublicradio.org | June Leffler

The U.S. population has grown by more than 20 million people since 2010. But where those new Americans end up is not even across the board. while those of most metropolitan areas continued to grow. “It’s feast or famine,” says city planner Alan Mallach. “Some places are getting more growth than they can handle. And some aren’t getting any growth or are shrinking.” People flock to booming cities for good reasons: jobs, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities.

Jul 19, 2023 | wlrn.org | Anna Casey |June Leffler

A new drug called donanemab has been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s by 35 percent. That’s even better than another drug, lecanemab, approved by the Food and Drug Administration earlier this month. Still, both are a far cry from a cure, leaving critics wondering what will be the true benefits of these drugs. These drugs do have side effects in some patients.