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International observers from Canada, India and Jamaica tour the Utah County election facilities on Nov. 6, 2018 in Provo, Utah. George Frey/Getty Images

September 8, 2020

As concerns mount over integrity of US elections, so does support for international poll monitors

Timothy Rich, Western Kentucky University

Many US states forbid foreign observers to monitor their elections, but as the 2020 presidential election nears, a poll finds broad public support for international election observers.

The UK’s Chris Froome dons the yellow jersey as he whips around a turn during the 17th stage of the 102nd Tour de France. Eric Gaillard/Reuters

July 24, 2015

Why doesn’t the fastest cyclist win the Tour de France?

Eric Reed, Western Kentucky University

Even before this year’s race began, only five or six riders had any real chance of winning.

The race remains world cycling’s crown jewel, despite the doping scandals. EPA/ Kim Ludbrook

July 16, 2014

Le Tour de France is losing traction in its homeland

Eric Reed, Western Kentucky University

July in France means tourists, sunflowers, Bastille Day and the running of the national bicycle race. The Tour is one of the most recognisable symbols of France in the global imagination. But it is an…

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As concerns mount over integrity of US elections, so does support for international poll monitors

Why doesn’t the fastest cyclist win the Tour de France?

Le Tour de France is losing traction in its homeland

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