Society, Law & Politics
- The 2013 flood struck Boulder at a time when social media was beginning a major shift away from the altruism seen in previous disasters. What might crisis response look like next time?
- Rather than embracing escapist fantasies of colonizing space, humankind needs to commit itself to saving the planet, expert says.
- Labor Day is a widely-celebrated American holiday, but beyond the opportunity for indulging in barbecues and poolside gatherings, the day holds significant historical weight. Professor Ahmed White offers his take.
- Russian officials have confirmed the Aug. 23 plane crash in the outskirts of Moscow killed Yevgeny Priogozhin, friend-turned-foe of Russian President Vladimir Putin. CU expert Sarah Wilson Sokhey offers her take on what Prigozhin’s death means for the war in Ukraine and how a coup attempt against Czar Nicholas II in 1907 could provide clues about what will happen next.
- In a recent defense of strong comic immoralism, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø doctoral student Connor Kianpour discusses the philosophy of humor and the intellectual value of studying the humor we’re not sure we should laugh at.
- In her master’s thesis, Daria Molchanova highlights how the current Russian regime is making use of Soviet narratives and symbols to justify its war with Ukraine.
- Gang violence is driving a surge in violent crime across America. New research shows community interventions can stem the tide.
- An agreement between the Wagner mercenary group and the Russian government averts a civil war for now, but the future is less clear, according to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Russia expert and political science professor.
- Professor of Law Scott Skinner-Thompson, who focuses on LGBTQ+ and HIV legal issues, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling involving the 303 Creative company, and legal implications for LGBTQ+ rights.
- A recently published paper co-authored by 91³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Fernando Villanea offers new insights into what happened to the populations of Central Mexico a millennium ago.