Regulating Tech Companies
September 6, 2019
Shortly before a gunman opened fire in an El Paso Walmart in 2019, killing 22 people, a four-page anti-immigrant screed appeared on the online message…
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Quiz: Regulating Tech Companies
September 6, 2019
Another day, another controversy about online platforms like Facebook and Twitter. How much do you know about the debate over regulating tech companies?
Data Privacy, Part 2
August 30, 2019
In part one of our data privacy series, we discussed the current landscape of data privacy in the U.S., as well as a few opportunities…
Quiz: Data Privacy, Part 2
August 30, 2019
Marketers, law enforcement agencies, and identity thieves are using your data in new ways every day. How much do you know about data privacy?
Quiz: Data Privacy
August 22, 2019
Think you’re careful about sharing your personal information online? Find out how much you really know about data privacy.
Data Privacy, Part 1
August 22, 2019
If you have a smartphone, bank account, credit card, or Facebook profile – chances are you have all four – you’ve probably thought about the…
Quiz: Refugees and Asylum Seekers
August 17, 2019
People around the world flee to the U.S. and other countries to escape persecution, poverty, and violence. How much do you know about refugees and…
Translation, Please: Refugees and Asylum
August 17, 2019
Over the past decade, the number of people applying for asylum in the U.S. has skyrocketed, driven by people fleeing Central America. What exactly does…
Both Sides Now: The Fight for $15
August 6, 2019
A recent report found that doubling the minimum wage would help some workers while hurting others. Should we raise the minimum wage? And if so, how…