Pablo Escobar at Disney World
Pablo Escobar and family at Disney World, 1981. pic.twitter.com/MM4zPG1BmS — History In Pictures (@HistoryInPix) 10. November 2017
Category Archives: Politics
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…)
UNFPA-Weltbevölkerungsbericht 2017: Weltweit bekommen arme Mädchen dreimal so viele Kinder wie reiche
DSW: „Ungleichheiten durch Aufklärung und Verhütung abbauen“
Weltwelt ist die Ungleichheit in und zwischen Ländern groß, was sich unter anderem bei der Geburtenrate in Entwicklungsländern zeigt. Sie ist bei Mädchen und jungen Frauen aus den ärmsten 20 Prozent der Haushalte etwa dreimal so hoch wie bei ihren Altersgenossinnen aus den reichsten 20 Prozent der Haushalte. (more…)
Little known Croatia’s first female leader visits Russia
Since 2015 Croatia has its first female leadership – Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović. Although internationally not so well known like the German Chancellor Angela Merkel or the British Prime Minister Theresa May because of the Balkan state’s geographic position and less military significance in international politics, but the 49 years old Croatian President is an experienced diplomat and speaks almost every European language – English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian and French. (more…)
Steady rise of ‘hate crime’ in the UK
According to UK’s criminal justice system hate crime is defined as ‘any criminal offence which is perceived, by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice towards someone based on a personal characteristic.’ (more…)
……. and you say, Harvey Weinstein harassed girls!!
Prestigious Harvey Weinstein Film Co. to open Pyongyang film studios, citing favorable labor conditions and progressive treatment of women. pic.twitter.com/xkdo9brsLX — DPRK News Service (@DPRK_News) 5. Oktober 2017