By Amnesty International
In response to the ongoing partial internet shutdown by Tanzanian authorities following the October 29 general elections, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda said: “For close to a week now, many people in Tanzania have suffered nationwide internet and electricity shutdowns. Amnesty International is particularly alarmed by reports that amidst […] The post Tanzania: Unlawful killings and other human rights violations continue amid internet and electricity blackouts appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Kenneth M. Evans, Fellow in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University
U.S. science always suffers during government shutdowns. Funding lapses send government scientists home without pay. Federal agencies suspend new grant opportunities, place expert review panels on hold, and stop collecting and analyzing critical public…
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By Pintu Kumar Mahla, Research Associate at the Water Resources Research Center, University of Arizona
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By Prachi Gala, Associate Professor of Marketing, Kennesaw State University
When corporate crises hit, the public looks to the CEO. From product recalls to workplace discrimination, to customer mistreatment scandals, CEOs are often thrust into the spotlight and forced to apologize.
But do the exact words they choose really matter?
I’m a
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By Cassie Powell, Assistant Professor of Law, Legal Practice, University of Richmond
One of America’s most affordable paths to homeownership is slipping away.
At manufactured home parks – sometimes called trailer parks or mobile home parks – rents are rapidly rising due to large-scale buyouts by private equity firms.
Although private equity’s foray into the housing market is not new, the buyout of mobile home parks by investment firms is on the rise – with…
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By Kaleb Demerew, Assistant Professor of Political Science, West Texas A&M University; Institute for Humane Studies
Even countries with similar values and goals can end up in conflict with each other due to forces they cannot fully control.
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By Rachel Porter, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Notre Dame
Jeff Harden, Professor of Political Science, University of Notre Dame
The public’s frustration with ‘politics as usual’ has led more political newcomers to win office. But amateurs are more likely to view bipartisanship as a concession, not a tool for advancing policy.
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By Jeremiah Favara, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Gonzaga University
Both men view diversity as a symptom of “woke” culture rather than as a long-standing practice driven by the nature of the all-volunteer force.
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By Jennifer L. Steele, Professor of Education, American University
A person with the average amount of student loans is paying nearly $300 a month, an amount that many people find difficult to meet.
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By Y. Tony Yang, Endowed Professor of Health Policy and Associate Dean, George Washington University
Anthony Bald, Assistant Professor of Economics, California State University, Fullerton
Samantha Gold, PhD Student in Public Policy, Cornell University
When states prohibit parents from opting their kids out of vaccines for religious, philosophical or other nonmedical reasons, communities stay better protected against infectious diseases.
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