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What I teach Harvard Law School students about opening arguments
In criminal trials, a majority of jurors make up their minds about a case after hearing the opening arguments from lawyers.
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What cities can learn from Seattle’s racial and social justice law
Ending institutional racism is a long-term goal and requires well-informed and engaged people to remake systems and structures
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EU migration overhaul stresses fast-track deportations and limited appeal rights for asylum seekers
The proposed EU asylum and migration reforms focus on securing borders and making it easier to deport people, with little protection for migrants and ...
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Death of Marine commander scarred by 1983 Beirut bombing serves as reminder of risks US troops stationed in Middle East still face
More than 240 US personnel died in truck bombing – remembered as the worst day in his career by Gen. Alfred M. Gray Jr., who died on March 20, 2024.
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TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age
If the US wants to protect young people from misinformation and foreign influence, focusing on TikTok is barking up the wrong tree.
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How Trump is using courtroom machinations to his political advantage
The number of prospective jurors saying they can’t be fair to Trump because of who he is does not bode well for the defendant, a legal expert observes...
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South Korean President Yoon faces foreign policy challenges after the National Assembly election
The South Korean leader seeks to strengthen ties with the US and Japan. But he might be hamstrung by domestic concerns.
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AI chatbots refuse to produce ‘controversial’ output − why that’s a free speech problem
AI chatbot makers’ restrictive use policies hinder people’s access to information.
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4 essential reads on Trump’s first “witch hunt”: The Mueller report on Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential election
What Trump knew about alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election remains an open question despite the nearly two-year investigation by...
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Cities with Black women police chiefs had less street violence during 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests
The type of life and professional experience a police chief has can influence how their departments react to protests, new research finds.
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Oman serves as a crucial back channel between Iran and the US as tensions flare in the Middle East
The small Gulf state has hosted high-level Western and Iranian delegations, passing messages between them.
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Ireland at the crossroads: Can the ancient Brehon laws guide the republic away from anti-immigrant sentiment
New Irish prime minister takes over as the republic faces challenges that include a wave of xenophobia.
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Reagan’s great America shining on a hill twisted into Trump’s dark vision of Christian nationalism
Reagan and Trump − two of the most media-savvy Republican presidents − used religion to advance their political visions, but their messages and missio...
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‘The former guy’ versus ‘Sleepy Joe’ – why Biden and Trump are loathe to utter each other’s name
Both politicians are exploiting some tried and true rhetorical and psychological tactics.
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Other states, like Arizona, could resurrect laws on abortion, LGBTQ+ issues and more that have been lying dormant for more than 100 years
There are many outdated laws that states keep on the books, even if they aren’t used. If the Supreme Court overturns legal precedents on rights like s...
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