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The Venezuelan government's newest opponent is a state-funded orchestra

  • Written by Yana Genchova Stainova, Postdoctoral Fellow, Dartmouth Society of Fellows, Dartmouth College
imageMusicians protesting against government while holding instruments in Caracas, Venezuela.AP/ Fernando Llano

On May 4, an 18-year-old violist named Armando Cañizales marched against the government in Venezuela.

A video shows him walking slowly, arms outstretched. Minutes later, he was shot dead. Despite a lack of evidence to determine who shot...

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New legislation may make free speech on campus less free

  • Written by Neal H. Hutchens, Professor of Higher Education, University of Mississippi
imageA crowd gathers near the University of California, Berkeley campus during a rally for free speech on April 27, 2017. Demonstrators gathered amid a strong police presence in anticipation of controversial speaker Ann Coulter.AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Around the country, state lawmakers have been talking about – and legislating – ways...

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Why it's important to understand social media's dark history

  • Written by Nicholas Bowman, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, West Virginia University
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It was in April 2016 that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced that the social media platform was providing its nearly two billion users the opportunity to livestream content. The move was viewed as a natural extension of the platform’s primary goal: providing a space for the average person to share their daily...

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Behind Modi: The growing influence of the India lobby

  • Written by Ashok Sharma, Adjunct Faculty, University of New South Wales, Canberra at Australian Defence Force Academy

One has 32.9 million Twitter followers; the other has 31 million.

When U.S. President Donald Trump met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on June 26, Trump chose to draw attention to something the leaders have in common by saying “We are world leaders on social media.”

Prior to the June 26 meeting, news analysts...

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Is energy 'dominance' the right goal for US policy?

  • Written by Daniel Raimi, Senior research associate (Resources for the Future), Lecturer (University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy), University of Michigan
imageThe surge in U.S. oil and natural gas production has transformed the energy picture in the country, but the influence is muted globally. Pixabay

In recent weeks, a new energy buzzword has taken flight from Washington, D.C., making stops in Alaska, North Dakota, Texas, Utah and more: “American energy dominance.” Taking a cue from a 2016...

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A dangerous mix: Bullied youth report access to loaded guns more than other youth

  • Written by Maayan Simckes, Ph.D. Student in Epidemiology, University of Washington

For school-aged youth, access to a gun can increase their risk for becoming a victim of or for committing a violent crime, including suicide and homicide. It also increases a child’s risk of experiencing an unintentional injury or death. Youth may gain access to guns in school, friends’ homes or other settings. No matter the source, gu...

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Why Congress should let everyone deduct charitable gifts from their taxes

  • Written by Patrick Rooney, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Research; Professor, Economics and Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
imageThe number of Americans who can get a tax break through their charitable contributions could tumble during the Trump administration.Helen's Photos/www.shutterstock.com

The 30 percent of American taxpayers who itemize their returns are free to deduct every dollar they donate to an IRS-approved charity from up to half of their taxable income. While...

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'NotPetya' ransomware attack shows corporate social responsibility should include cybersecurity

  • Written by Scott Shackelford, Associate Professor of Business Law and Ethics; Director, Ostrom Workshop Program on Cybersecurity and Internet Governance; Cybersecurity Program Chair, IU-Bloomington, Indiana University
imageCompanies need to make sure their own doors are locked.rodimov/shutterstock.com

As the “NotPetya” ransomware attack spreads around the world, it’s making clear how important it is for everyone – and particularly corporations – to take cybersecurity seriously. The companies affected by this malware include power...

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4 ways the Supreme Court could rule on Trump's travel ban

  • Written by Anthony Johnstone, Professor of Constitutional Law, The University of Montana

The Supreme Court has decided to hear two legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s revised “travel ban.”

Among other things, the executive order Trump signed in March temporarily bars entry of nationals from six predominantly Muslim countries: Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

In cases arising out of Maryland and Haw...

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