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James Dawes

Professor of English, Macalester College
James Dawes conducts research in human rights. He is the author of The Novel of Human Rights (Harvard University Press, 2018); Evil Men (Harvard University Press, 2013), winner of the International Human Rights Book Award; That the World May Know: Bearing Witness to Atrocity (Harvard University Press, 2007), Independent Publisher Book Award Finalist; and The Language of War (Harvard University Press, 2002). He has written for or appeared as the feature guest on media outlets ranging from National Public Radio, the BBC, and Bulgarian National Radio to the Boston Globe, the Chronicle of Higher Education, and CNN.com. He was a Junior Fellow at the Society of Fellows, Harvard University. He received his Ph.D. in English Literature from Harvard University and his M. Phil. from Cambridge University.

Video game performers are becoming Hollywood stars in their own right

Jul 29, 2024 11:58 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

Hollywood screenwriters went on strike in May 2023. Two months later, actors joined them on the picket line. Those strikes ended later that year with historic deals that included, for the first time, protections regarding...

Economy

U.S. Debt Costs Soar to $3 Billion a Day Amid Record-High Interest Expenses

The daily cost of servicing the $35.3 trillion U.S. debt has skyrocketed to $3 billion, according to Apollo chief economist Torsten Sløk. This figure has doubled since 2020 as rising interest rates have...

Fed Faces Crucial Decision: Will a Quarter-Point Rate Cut Be Enough to Prevent Recession?

With inflation cooling and the labor market slowing, the Federal Reserve is facing a pivotal decision this month on whether a modest interest rate cut will be enough to keep the U.S. economy expanding. Fed officials are...

Wall Street Braces for Volatility as Jobs Data Signals Slower U.S. Economic Growth

Weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data has reignited concerns about the economys strength, as Wall Street braces for increased volatility. The SP 500 saw significant declines, with investors questioning whether the Federal...

Britain Needs $1.3 Trillion Investment Over Next Decade to Boost Economic Growth

Britains economy requires an additional $1.3 trillion in investment over the next decade to meet ambitious growth targets, according to a new report. The report emphasizes the need for annual investments of 100 billion,...

푸틴, 미-러 주요 포로 교환에 도움 준 사우디 왕세자에게 감사 표시

러시아 블라디미르 푸틴 대통령은 목요일, 사우디아라비아의 무함마드 빈 살만 왕세자에게 미-러 간의 가장 큰 포로 교환을 조직하는 데 기여한 것에 대해 감사를 표했다. 미국 언론인 에반 거슈코비치(Evan Gershkovich)와 전직 미...

Politics

Donald Trump Vows to Restore Free Speech, Pledges Executive Order to Ban Federal Censorship if Elected in 2024

Speaking at a rally in Wisconsin, former President Donald Trump pledged a sweeping crackdown on what he describes as federal efforts to limit free speech, promising to take decisive action if he wins back the White House...

Joe Biden’s Vacation Days Total 48 Years’ Worth for Average American Worker, Data Reveals

President Joe Bidens time away from the Oval Office has sparked fresh scrutiny, with new data revealing that the 81-year-old leader has spent nearly 40% of his presidency on vacation. The Republican National Committee...

Donald Trump Pledges Harsh Prison Sentences for Election Cheating if Re-Elected in 2024

Donald Trump has ramped up his rhetoric on election integrity, vowing that if he wins the 2024 presidential race, he will impose long-term prison sentences on individuals caught engaging in election fraud. The former...

Donald Trump Fury: Ex-POTUS Vows Day-One Pardons for ‘Political Prisoners’ Targeted by Biden-Harris Administration

Donald Trump has made a sweeping promise to his base, pledging that if re-elected in 2024, his first order of business will be to pardon what he calls political prisoners who have been targeted by the Biden-Harris...

Donald Trump Gains Ground Among Muslim-American Voters, New Poll Shows 7-Point Surge Since 2020

Former President Donald Trump is seeing a notable uptick in support from Muslim-American voters, with nearly one-third now backing his candidacy, according to a new poll conducted by the Rainey Center. The data reveals a...

Science

SpaceX President Urges Brazil to End Sanctions on Starlink Amid Financial Account Freeze

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has called on Brazil to end sanctions against Starlink, citing the recent freezing of the companys financial accounts and threats to revoke its ISP license. The move has sparked tensions...

Boeing’s Starliner Begins Critical Return from ISS After Months in Space Delays

Boeings Starliner spacecraft undocked from the ISS on September 6, beginning its journey back to Earth after months of delays caused by a thruster malfunction. The deorbit burn, scheduled for late evening, will determine...

SpaceX Hits 7,000-Starlink Milestone with Successful Falcon 9 Launch of 21 Satellites

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on September 5, launching 21 additional Starlink satellites, surpassing 7,000 in orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, marking the 15th flight for this specific...

SpaceX Set for Back-to-Back Launches with Starlink and Polaris Dawn Missions This Week

SpaceX is gearing up for two consecutive launches this week, with a Starlink mission scheduled for September 5, followed by the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission on September 6. These launches mark SpaceXs return to...

John Deere Tests Starlink-Powered Connectivity for Farming Equipment in U.S. and Brazil

John Deere is testing Starlinks satellite internet technology in an early access program aimed at enhancing agricultural connectivity. The trials, conducted in the U.S. and Brazil, explore how Starlink can improve machine...

Technology

Tesla and EVject Partner After Lawsuit, New Thermal-Protected Escape Connector to Launch

Tesla and aftermarket accessory maker EVject have reached an agreement following a lawsuit over the safety of EVjects Escape Connector. The new V1.2 version, featuring advanced thermal protection, is set to launch later...

Talaria MX5 Electric Dirt Bike Faces First Documented Battery Fire in U.S., Luna Cycle Responds

In the first documented incident in the U.S., a Talaria MX5 Sting Pro electric dirt bike caught fire after only 20 miles of use. Luna Cycle, the primary U.S. distributor, confirmed the fire and initiated a recall for...

Elon Musk Denies Tesla Licensing xAI AI Models for Full Self-Driving Development

Elon Musk has publicly dismissed a Wall Street Journal report suggesting Tesla will license AI models from his startup, xAI, to aid in Full Self-Driving (FSD) development. Musk confirmed that Tesla has learned from xAI...

Huawei Shares Mate XT Tri-Fold Design Details Ahead of Official Launch

Huawei has unveiled the design of the Mate XT tri-fold, offering a preview of its rear structure. The device is expected to launch soon, drawing attention for its unique folding mechanism. Huawei Mate XT Design...

Vitalik Buterin’s 10-Year Ethereum Plan Teases Critical Network Changes and Future Advancements

Vitalik Buterin has outlined his vision for Ethereums next decade, hinting at critical changes aimed at advancing the networks capabilities. His 10-year roadmap suggests developments that could elevate Ethereums...