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The Trump Foundation is shutting down, but the president and his family still could face liability

  • Written by Daniel Hemel, Assistant Professor of Law, University of Chicago
Did a Trump Foundation charity event in 2016 boost his candidacy?AP Photo/Andrew Harnik

The Donald J. Trump Foundation will shut down and distribute the money it has left to charities approved by the New York state attorney general, while the state’s lawsuit against the president and his three oldest children alleging violations of state laws...

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How the 'Heat and Light' of 1968 still influence today: 3 essential reads

  • Written by Jonathan Gang, Editorial Researcher and Multimedia Producer
Protesters fill the streets outside the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. AP Photo

Editor’s note: As we come to the end of the year, Conversation editors take a look back at the stories that – for them – exemplified 2018.

This year, The Conversation US marked the 50th anniversary of 1968 with our first podcast, “...

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Researching clergy sex abuse can take a heavy emotional toll: 3 essential reads

  • Written by Kalpana Jain, Senior Religion + Ethics Editor
Clergy sex abuse was among the biggest religion stories of 2018. In this photo, a demonstrator holds up a protest sign at the Capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma

Editor’s note: As we come to the end of the year, Conversation editors take a look back at the stories that – for them – exemplified 2018.

Catholi...

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#MeToo, workplace equality and the 'wave of women': 3 essential reads

  • Written by Bryan Keogh, Economics + Business Editor

Editor’s note: As we come to the end of the year, Conversation editors take a look back at the stories that – for them – exemplified 2018.

The impact of #MeToo was arguably one of the biggest stories of 2018, beginning with the steady drumbeat of resignations of high-powered men accused of sexual misconduct and ending with a record...

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Your deeply held beliefs may just be wrong – 5 essential reads

  • Written by Naomi Schalit, Senior Editor, Politics + Society, The Conversation US
Maybe it's time to reconsider those long-held ideas?Shutterstock/pathdoc

Editor’s note: As we come to the end of the year, Conversation editors take a look back at the stories that - for them - exemplified 2018.

Our job at The Conversation is to work with scholars to publish analysis that helps readers make sense of the world. And if we...

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The animal world is still awesome: 3 essential reads

  • Written by Jennifer Weeks, Environment + Energy Editor, The Conversation
Some tropical frogs may be developing resistance to a fungus that has devastated species like _Atelopus varius_, the variable harlequin frog.Brian Gratwicke/Wikimedia, CC BY-SA

Editor’s note: As we come to the end of the year, Conversation editors take a look back at the stories that – for them – exemplified 2018.

As the effects of...

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Remember, you're being manipulated on social media: 4 essential reads

  • Written by Jeff Inglis, Science + Technology Editor, The Conversation US
Beware the strings attached to social media <a href="https://www.jeffinglis.com">and</a> smartphone use.VAZZEN/Shutterstock.com

Editor’s note: As we come to the end of the year, Conversation editors take a look back at the stories that – for them – exemplified 2018.

Sometime in the political frenzy of the past year, I...

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What's wrong with Huawei, and why are countries banning the Chinese telecommunications firm?

  • Written by Frank J. Cilluffo, Director, McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, Auburn University
A major Chinese technology firm is under international scrutiny for its potential role in spying.AP Photo/Andy Wong

The Chinese telecommunications company Huawei is under scrutiny around the globe over concerns that its close ties with the Chinese government present national security threats to the U.S., Europe and allied countries. Huawei, which de...

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CBS' Moonves scandal shows why corporate America needs tougher CEO pay contracts

  • Written by Elizabeth C. Tippett, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Oregon
Protesters stand outside the CBS shareholder's meeting.AP Photo/Seth Wenig

Corporate America is notorious for letting disgraced CEOswalk away with millions.

Yet somehow Les Moonves, who was fired from CBS “for cause” on Dec. 17 after a monthslong investigation into his alleged misdeeds, lost US$120 million in promised severance benefits...

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Only Les Moonves' egregious behavior saved CBS $120M – that's why CEO contracts need to change

  • Written by Elizabeth C. Tippett, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Oregon
Protesters stand outside the CBS shareholder's meeting.AP Photo/Seth Wenig

Corporate America is notorious for letting disgraced CEOswalk away with millions.

Yet somehow Les Moonves, who was fired from CBS “for cause” on Dec. 17 after a monthslong investigation into his alleged misdeeds, lost US$120 million in promised severance benefits...

Read more: Only Les Moonves' egregious behavior saved CBS $120M – that's why CEO contracts need to change

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