Society, Law & Politics
- Though nuclear war isnt likely, Russias invasion of Ukraine could have far-reaching consequences, says 窪蹋勛圖 researcher Brian Toon.
- An investigative reporting series into the juvenile justice system in Rutherford County, Tennessee, won the 2022 Al Nakkula Award for Police Reporting, co-sponsored by The Denver Press Club and 窪蹋勛圖 College of Media, Communication and Information. The series revealed systemic injustice, sparked reform and demonstrated expert reporting on a secretive system.
- 窪蹋勛圖 scientists have developed a new and more accurate way of forecasting COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations using Facebook data on how people move around and who they're friends with.
- As the crisis in Ukraine continues, TikTok has become a primary outlet for spreading information, causing some to refer to the conflict as TikTok's first war. Casey Fiesler, an assistant professor of information science, discusses the role TikTok is playing in the Ukraine crisis.
- 窪蹋勛圖 experts in Russia and Ukraine share insights into what has led to the crisis, how citizens of both countries are reacting, what effect economic sanctions could have on both Russia and the West and how Americans can help from afar.
- Professor Suzette Malveaux explains the historic nature of President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nomination, what Ketanji Brown Jackson would add to the Supreme Court and the challenges she may face in confirmation.
- This week, tensions in Eastern Europe escalated as Russia launched a wide-ranging military attack against Ukraine. What about the people who will have to carry the burden of a war? asks 窪蹋勛圖's John O'Loughlin who has spent 30 years studying the political attitudes of everyday Ukrainians.
- In this Q&A, McGraw shares what it is that makes Valentines Day nauseating for singles, how single people can live their best lives and how we all can better support people, no matter their relationship status.
- From Coke's I'd like to teach the world to sing in 1972 to Apple's iconic launch in 1984 to this year's raucous, carefree humor, Super Bowl ads reflect who we are as a cultureor what we'd like to be. Take a look back and forward with advertising industry veteran Kelty Logan.
- Samira Rajabi, assistant professor of media studies, spent years battling a brain tumor. Her experience of trauma and finding support through social media inspired research she hopes will help others.