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May 11, 2020
Scheppele Named Winner of Service Award by Law and Society Association
Professor Kim Lane Scheppele was named the winner of the Ronald Pipkin Service Award from the Law and Society Association (LSA), where she served as president from 2017 to 2019. Under Scheppele’s leadership at the LSA, she brought transparency and accountability to the operation of the association, according to a statement…
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January 21, 2020
A Cautionary Tale about Measuring Racial Bias in Policing
Racial bias and policing made headlines last year after a study examining records of fatal police shootings claimed white officers were no more likely to shoot racial minorities than nonwhite officers. There was one problem: The study was based on a logical fallacy.The original research counted the numbers of fatal shootings,…
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October 16, 2019
Why the Supreme Court Should Rule in U.S. Foreign Affairs (Martin Flaherty)
Some argue that U.S. foreign affairs should be left to Congress and the President. But as more executive and legislative actions arise in this arena, is a judicial defense of fundamental rights needed? “Restoring the Global Judiciary: Why the Supreme Court Should Rule in U.S. Foreign Affairs,” turns old arguments on their…
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October 09, 2019
Pesticide Companies Leverage Regulations for Financial Gains
Pesticides are present in many food products and play a central role in the production of traded agriculture, giving them global and economic significance — and necessitating proper regulation. Yet, some pesticide companies may put profit ahead of protecting the public from potential harms.A researcher at Princeton University…
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September 10, 2019
Virtual Reality: A New Space for Developing Nuclear Arms Control
Nuclear weapons dangers are increasing across the globe, with growing arsenals, new weapon systems, plans for using nuclear weapons even earlier in a crisis, and a collapse of long-standing arms control treaties.To address these concerns, researchers at Princeton University are using virtual reality (VR) in an effort to better…
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June 20, 2019
Politics & Polls #144: The Origins of the Internet Featuring David Kushner
The internet continues to expand and grow in complexity, yet many people are unaware of its origins. Understanding the internet’s roots could be beneficial when looking toward the future of the web. David Kushner, award-winning journalist and author, joins Julian E. Zelizer to talk about his new book, “The Players Ball: A…
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May 23, 2019
Facebook Data Transparency Advisory Group Releases Final Report
On May 23, 2019, Facebook’s Data Transparency Advisory Group (DTAG) released its independent report, which assesses Facebook’s methods of measuring and reporting on its Community Standards enforcement policies.DTAG is composed of seven experts, including Jacob N. Shapiro, professor of politics and international affairs at…
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May 09, 2019
Politics & Polls: The Mueller Report Book Club
Episode #138: Volume I Featuring Marcy WheelerHundreds of former federal prosecutors asserted in a recent statement that, were Donald Trump not the President, he would have been charged with obstruction of justice based on findings contained in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's (Class of 1966) report. As the aftermath of the…
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April 04, 2019
Politics & Polls #133: Women of Color in the Digital Space Featuring Kimberly Bryant
The technology sector is an important part of the economy, yet there exists a dearth of women in the field — especially females of color.Joining this episode to discuss breaking through these barriers is Kimberly Bryant, founder and CEO of Black Girls CODE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to “changing the face of technology”…
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March 21, 2019
Politics & Polls #131: 'Mass Human Caging' Featuring Alec Karakatsanis
There are unprecedented rates of incarceration in America today, with hundreds of thousands of people being jailed annually. How does the cash bail system contribute to those pending trial but unable to meet bail? And what are the rights of those who are incarcerated? Alec Karakatsanis joins this episode to discuss what he…