US Election Series: Trump’s Russia comments receive more scrutiny than Hillary’s emails
Jul 29, 2016 07:29 am UTC| Commentary Politics
In this years election, Republican nominee Donald Trump and controversies have almost become synonymous, however, the mainstream American media sometimes focuses on something other than what deserves more attention. The...
After Philadephia, logic and numbers back Clinton for the win – but it's not that simple
Jul 29, 2016 07:27 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Logic and the electoral map suggest that Hillary Clinton will be the next president of the United States, yet even six months ago most commentators asserted her Republican opponent would not be Donald Trump. Clintons...
Clinton vs. Trump: Whose acceptance speech hit the right note?
Jul 29, 2016 07:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Tonight at the Democratic National Convention, Hillary Clinton formally accepted the nomination of the Democratic party. Last week, Republican nominee Donald Trump did the same at the Republican National...
How will Turkey's failed coup and massive purge affect its economic future?
Jul 28, 2016 02:41 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Economy
The failed July 15 coup in Turkey has prompted a tsunami of responses by the government that is likely to have a lasting impact on all aspects of politics and society, including the economy. The initial arrest of...
Social Media Revolution Series
Candidates control their own social media. What message are they sending?
Jul 28, 2016 02:22 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
We live in the age of social media. Indeed, many of us likely saw something about the Republican and Democratic conventions on Facebook, Twitter or even Instagram over the last few weeks. A recent Pew Research Center...
Why Turkey wants to silence its academics
Jul 27, 2016 09:11 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
After the July 15 coup attempt in Turkey, one of the first actions of the Turkish state and government was to purge thousands of academics and deans from office. In a crackdown that rapidly spread across civil and...
Even presidential candidates need sleep
Jul 27, 2016 09:05 am UTC| Health Politics
The demands of being a presidential candidate take a toll on sleep. And the demands are not likely to lessen for whomever is elected. President Obama says he schedules six hours of sleep a night but that is not always...