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Kisskina Lepley

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Kisskina Lepley is a World Politics contributor specializing in international relations and comparative politics. With academic expertise and a talent for public engagement, she bridges rigorous scholarship and accessible analysis, writing for leading journals and media outlets on global affairs.

Stories by Kisskina Lepley

20 stories

  1. October 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · Sacramento, California

    California car dealers face new price disclosure rules, used-car cancellation right

    California’s CARS Act starts Oct. 1, 2026, requiring dealers to disclose total prices and giving eligible used-car buyers three days to cancel.

  3. September 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  4. Wed

    Explainer · Business and Finance · Chicago

    Why The Laughing Cow stopped smiling on some cheese packages

  5. August 2026

    2 stories: 2 explainers

  6. Sat

    Explainer · Politics · Texas

    Texas judge’s ruling removes federal registration barrier for some gun owners, but its reach remains limited

  7. Thu

    Explainer · Business and Finance · Chicago

    Why Chicago’s subsidized grocery-store experiment is under scrutiny after seven closures

    Save A Lot closed seven Chicago stores on July 25, ending its deal with Yellow Banana and putting $13.5M in city funding under scrutiny.

  8. July 2026

    3 stories: 1 explainer, 2 news stories

  9. Wed

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Trump eulogizes Lindsey Graham at National Cathedral, calls him ‘a force of nature’

  10. Tue

    Explainer · Politics · World

    What happened when Hasan Piker spoke at College Democrats’ convention in Mao-style attire, and why it caused backlash

  11. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25 billion to seed child investment accounts for millions of U.S. families

  12. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  13. Fri

    News: Health · World

    Severe Infections Linked to 19% Higher Dementia Risk: Finnish Study

  14. Sat

    News: Military · World

    Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s Actions Disrupt Shadow Oil Trade

  15. February 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  16. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · World

    Turin Riots: Over 100 Police Injured, Meloni Vows Tougher Measures

    Violent clashes erupted in Turin, Italy, during a protest supporting the evicted Askatasuna social center, injuring over 100 security personnel. PM Meloni vowed tougher measures.

  17. January 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  18. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · Los Angeles, California

    U-Haul Strikes Protesters in Westwood: Driver Detained

  19. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Maduro Captured in Venezuela: Trump Claims “Brilliant Operation”

  20. November 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  21. Tue

    News: Environment · World

    Greta Thunberg & XR Dye Venice Canal Green: Fined, Banned

  22. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · World

    Ukraine Corruption Scandal: Zelenskyy Associate $100M Embezzlement

  23. Sun

    News: Environment · World

    Iran Drought Destabilization: Warnings of Forced Evacuations

  24. Mon

    News: Military · World

    Israel: Hamas Remains Handover Not Missing Gaza Hostages

    Israeli forensics confirm partial remains handed over by Hamas are not missing Gaza hostages, escalating tensions in a fragile ceasefire. Get the latest details.

  25. Mon

    News: Politics · World

    Rubio Slams Hamas After Drone Shows Aid Truck Looting in Gaza

  26. October 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  27. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Considers Cutting China Tariffs Amid Fentanyl Concerns

  28. Wed

    News: Military · World

    Gaza’s Deadliest Day: 143 Killed in May 2025 Airstrikes

  29. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · World

    Greta Thunberg: Israel Denies Gaza Flotilla Detention Claims