How A Divided Congress Could Unite Around Tech
Beyond tougher oversight hearings, somber observers expect so little from our newly divided Congress that we all ought to be on the lookout for nonpartisan opportunities.
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The Politics of Terror
Bringing together both classic and contemporary research, The Politics of Terror provides a systematic introduction to the theory, politics, and practice of terrorism.
One Fewer Reason to Be Nervous About the G-20 This Weekend
If asked what will be the most consequential meeting this weekend in Argentina at the G-20, you might have a hard time making up your mind. You’d have good reason to choose a) the Trump-Xi bilateral.
Saying it’s Anonymous Doesn't Make It So: Re-identifications of “anonymized” law school data
Society trusts data privacy practitioners to make decisions about which fields of personal income, medical, or educational information can be shared publicly in accordance with laws and standards.
Company Stock Price Reactions to the 2016 Election Shock: Trump, Taxes, and Trade
Donald Trump's surprise election shifted expectations: corporate taxes would be lower and trade policies more restrictive. Relative stock prices responded appropriately.
The Unheard Nerds: How Economists Can Talk So Policymakers Will Listen
An uncomfortable truth for American economists is that they have limited influence on economic policy. Take trade, for example.
Do 40-Year-Old Facts Still Matter? Long-Run Effects of Federal Oversight under the Voting Rights Act
In 2013, the Supreme Court struck down parts of the Voting Rights Act that mandated federal oversight of election laws in discriminatory jurisdictions, prompting a spate of controversial new voting ru
Enemy of the People: Trump's War on the Press, the New McCarthyism, and the Threat to American Democracy
Shortly after assuming office in January 2017, President Donald Trump accused the press of being an “enemy of the American people.” Attacks on the media had been a hallmark of Trump’s presidential cam
Review Essay: Why Tunisia?
Iraq’s Two New Leaders Offer a Glimmer of Hope
Tuesday was a great day for Iraq.
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