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The turn to CGI has sidelined many of the dogs, bears and horses of yesteryear. But ethical questions aside, there’s still some magic in filming and seeing the real thing.
More and more romance adaptations are starting to appear – but what makes the translation from page to screen really sing?
Strong religious beliefs often shape disapproval of abortion – in the abstract. But when young women are actually deciding whether to terminate a pregnancy, faith’s role is more complex.
FEMA flood maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant coverage gaps, and politics can get in the way.
Sudan’s war has triggered a massive displacement crisis, with more than 14 million people forced to flee their homes.
Australian romance readers are propping up a flatlining book market, say some. Romance sales have grown by 49% for 3 years. And romance bookstores are booming, too.
Près de 10 % des salariés américains sont syndiqués. Cet électorat, longtemps vu comme la chasse gardée des Démocrates, n'est plus aussi docile. Or il risque de jouer un rôle clé le 5 novembre…
The UN faces a crisis because of its failure to address the world’s biggest conflicts.
While the gravity of the need in Sudan is clear, there are barriers to deploying a peacekeeping mission.
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Chances of longer term peace are small because of the DRC’s assumption that it can achieve peace through sheer military force.
Hawkish foreign policy wonks have called for a breakup of Russia. But would that fall into Beijing’s hands?
Though many immigrants join the US military to gain citizenship, other factors such as poverty and sense of belonging also contribute to their decisions.
Former enslaved persons have never received a dime for their labor. Nor have their descendants received reparations for the legacy of slavery.
Should the descendants be paid? By whom and how much?
Author Ava Chin, a 5th generation New Yorker, traces the roots of today’s high rates of anti-Asian violence back to 19th century U.S. labour and immigration laws.
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Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice, City University of New York
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Associate Professor, Creative Non-Fiction Writing and Journalism, City University of New York
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Professor of Health Policy and Management, City University of New York
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Professor of Media Studies, City University of New York
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Adjunct Associate Professor, City University of New York
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Professor of English, City University of New York
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Researcher and lecturer, City University of New York
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Professor of Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences, City University of New York
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Presidential Professor of Sociology and History, Graduate Center, City University of New York
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Professor of Criminal Justice, City University of New York
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Senior Research Associate, City University of New York
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Research Scientist, City University of New York
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Adjunct assistant professor, City University of New York
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Associate Professor of Urban Studies, City University of New York
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Professor of Russian History, City University of New York