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How the War Has Shifted Ukraine’s Approach to Hate Speech
A comparative analysis between Ukraine and the United States' approach to hate speech Published March 21st, 2026 Written by Kathryn Rakocha Democracies around the world approach the regulation of hate speech in different ways depending on their cultural history, national identity, and political context. Ukraine’s approach to regulating hate speech has changed in response to the pressures of governing during Russia’s full-scale invasion. Ukraine’s shift stands in contrast to t


The End of Photographic Evidence? The Liar’s Dividend and Generative AI
An analysis of how generative AI and deepfakes create the “Liar’s Dividend,” allowing authentic visual evidence to be dismissed as fake and complicating the authentication of evidence in the legal system. Published March 20th, 2026 Written by Fayzaan Virk Imagine a scenario where a police officer is standing trial for assault. They are accused of an unnecessary use of force on an unarmed Black man. The only evidence against them is the statement of the victim and a video reco


The WBD Merger and its Impact on Creative Labor
As Warner Bros. Discovery prepares to be sold, creative workers face shrinking leverage in future contract negotiations. Published March 20th, 2026 Written by Harrison Crawford The potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to Netflix represents an upheaval of the existing entertainment industry. On December 5 , WBD accepted a $72 billion offer from Netflix for its studio and streaming assets, pending approval from regulatory agencies. This potential merger would narrow the emp


Merger Related to Eighteenth Century Pirate Ships Fails in Delaware Court of Chancery
An analysis of the Delaware Chancery Court’s decision in Buddenhagen v. Clifford Published March 19th, 2026 Written by Jay Gelhard In May 2024, Vice-Chancellor Nathan Cook of Delaware’s Chancery Court issued a ruling in a shareholder’s lawsuit against a company that owns a shipwreck. In the case, Paul S. Buddenhagen v. Barry Barry L. Clifford , the plaintiff, Buddenhagen, was a minority shareholder in Maritime Explorations Incorporated, a corporation which owns the only kn


Racism in Our Schools– A Long Way to Go
An analysis of our school system and what improvement should be made Published March 19th, 2026 Written by Farrah Shawki Under the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution, no child may be prevented from a public education without due process. Like the majority of structures in the US, however, the educational system has roots in racism. Early schools functioned as assimilation camps for the Native Americans, and evidence shows that de facto segregation in schools per


AI Drinks First?: Why Transparency is Vital to Protecting Local Waters
Why is public trust necessary in the discussions on data centers? Published March 18th, 2026 Written by Emily Tschudy Artificial Intelligence has quickly become a dominant source of controversy as people challenge its impacts on privacy, education, job markets and more. Recently, Wisconites have been joining the discourse as their home state quickly becomes a hub for new AI data centers. Just this year, Microsoft has invested billions of dollars to support development in cit


The Promise of Education for All Shifts: IDEA Changes Raise New Concerns
How has changes within the Trump Administration changed special education and civil rights? Published March 18th, 2026 Written by Jennifer Serifov The concept of equal education for all citizens has been deeply rooted within the United States of America. After numerous social and civil organizations fighting to receive an equal opportunity to education, recent presidential administration changes may cause a step back from the progress that has been made. In March 2025, employ


When Profit Outweighs Privacy: The Need for Federal Data Rights
An examination on why data rights are needed Published March 17th, 2026 Written by Amber Semler Every time consumers scroll through social media or access the internet, they generate economic value. Data has become one of the most valuable resources in today’s economy. Yet the users producing this data have almost no control over how it is collected, stored or used. The United States has no federal privacy laws governing data protection. With no regulation, technology compani


Holding the Line: Harvard’s Unprecedented Legal Battle that is Keeping the Trump Administration at Bay
An analysis of legal battles between Harvard and the Trump Administration Published March 17th, 2026 Written by Max Goldberg Marking a new development in an unprecedented legal case, US District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled in favor of Harvard University, restoring over 2.2 billion dollars of federal funding. Stated in Harvard’s official response to the Trump administration, the Obama appointee also protected 1.1 billion dollars of grants, the university's 501(c)(3) tax-exe


Using DNA Evidence as a Modern Tool for Exonerating
How is DNA being used as a tool for exoneration? Published March 16th, 2026 Written by Morgan Van Eperen The use of forensic evidence in criminal cases has become a tactic that is now widely scrutinized. Legal teams have been using forensic evidence to prosecute individuals suspected of participating in a criminal act. Such tactics include fingerprints, bite marks and eyewitness identifications that are used as a persuasive basis ultimately structuring the prosecution's case.
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