Q & A: Sarah Quinn lifts the curtain on the ‘hidden state’
Given today’s political climate, one might assume that terms like “administrative state” and “deep state” are merely examples of polarized rhetoric. (more…)
Category Archives: Politics
Anti-Vietnam war protest in 1969: “Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity.”
“Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity.” Anti-Vietnam war protest, 1969. pic.twitter.com/5K82whB3tk — History In Pictures (@HistoryInPix) 15. November 2017
Vom Verdächtigen zum Schuldigen
Neues EU-Projekt untersucht Darstellung von Beschuldigten in den Medien
Wie hält es Europa mit der Unschuldsvermutung? Wie werden Menschen, die eines Verbrechens beschuldigt werden, in der Öffentlichkeit, im Gerichtssaal und generell in den Medien dargestellt? Mit diesen Fragen beschäftigt sich ein neues EU-Projekt der Kommunikationswissenschafterin Katherine Sarikakis vom Media Governance & Industries Research Lab der Universität Wien.
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“The Making of a King”
A real confusing situation: King Salman recently visited Moscow which marks signs of political maturity for the Kingdom while Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s announcement of resignation from Riyadh and seemingly ‘house arrest’ in Saudi Arabia is hundred-eighty degrees turn: lack of maturity, zero respect for a sovereign country. (more…)
Pablo Escobar at Disney World
Pablo Escobar and family at Disney World, 1981. pic.twitter.com/MM4zPG1BmS — History In Pictures (@HistoryInPix) 10. November 2017
Study reveals white nationalists’ reactions when genetics test results challenge their identity
UCLA researchers’ analysis of web posts shows coping mechanisms ranging from rejection to reinterpretation
A new study by UCLA researchers reveals the range of reactions — from rejection to reinterpretation to acceptance — after white nationalists learn that DNA ancestry test results indicate they may not be as white or European as they previously thought. (more…)
Differences Between Military, Civilian Life Contribute to Veterans in the U.S. Criminal Justice System
MU researchers identify themes that could help policymakers keep veterans out of jail
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Military veterans currently account for 8 percent of the national prison and jail population, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. However, it is unclear how many veterans are under community supervision or involved community-intervention programs, and little data exist that illustrates how veterans enter the criminal justice system. Now, new research from the University of Missouri establishes that alcohol and drug use, difficulty adjusting to civilian life, and economic disadvantages are main contributors to criminal justice involvement for veterans. Information from this research could help policymakers reduce arrests and prevent incarcerations. (more…)
Perpetrators of genocide say they’re ‘good people’
Study examined testimony of defendants in Rwandan violence
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The men who were tried for their role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide that killed up to 1 million people want you to know that they’re actually very good people. (more…)