The many death threats to public officials are] one of the more disturbing realities of our time. Most of these people, often election officials or public health officials, are trying their best just to do their duty. But the threats continue, and...
Okay, so you probably already know that “the legal system” is not always a “ justice system.” A real justice system would consistently ensure that that people are held accountable for harms they do to others. That goes for corporations, too. But our...
“Bad Goods,” Imported by Amazon, Inc. The Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, once housed five garment factories, many of which supplied U.S. apparel companies. The eight-story building contained clothing factories, a bank, apartments, and several shops....
by Don Mayer As a Presidential candidate, Donald J. Trump promised to “drain the swamp” –– an ambiguously appealing pledge that meant different things to different people. But it sounded good. (The weather in DC is notoriously swamp-like in summer; and, as the...
Facebook and the Fake News Problem for U.S. Democracy Facebook’s admirable mission has been to give people the power to share. . . “in order to make the world more open and connected.” In 2007, CEO Mark Zuckerberg wanted a global presence, and one key...
