Daring to go digital: drivers’ licenses get an upgrade
With the advent of new technology, the traditional plastic driver’s license could become a relic of the past. [...]
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The Cambridge Connection: data from millions of Facebook users employed to influence elections
Using loopholes found in various social media privacy policies, one consulting firm was able to hone in on user data to the benefit of its clients’ political campaigns. [...]
The boundaries of boundless cell phone searches at the border
Are national security and public health concerns actually served by warrantless searches of cell phones at the border? [...]
Solutions to mass school shootings demand data-driven dialogue
Mass school shootings have continued to make headlines throughout recent years, but some believe a solution can be found in the pages of the past. [...]
A right to bear witness to Bigfoot
After her own personal encounter with the creature, a California woman sues the state and multiple state agencies, requesting the court order them to recognize Bigfoot as a mammal indigenous to the area. [...]
NC puts a STOP to the opioid epidemic
The recently enacted NC Strengthen Opioid Misuse Prevention (STOP) Act of 2017 has begun to address the opioid epidemic in North Carolina and target the destructive impact opioid abuse has on North Carolinians. [...]
NCAA can’t shake “hoop nightmares”
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) finds itself in further foul trouble as reports leak details regarding player payments at multiple universities. [...]
Elon Musk: Rocketeer and Patent Critic
The most surprising aspect of inventive billionaire Elon Musk’s companies Space X and Tesla may not be NASA-backed rockets, or self-driving cars, but rather, their stance on sharing such technology with the public. [...]
Risky “sexting”: NC laws create felony conviction trap for minors
North Carolina is one of a handful of states which have not specifically addressed the increasingly common issue of “sexting,” leaving many children unknowingly vulnerable to felonious consequences. [...]
Parkland shooting survivors: “thoughts and prayers” no longer enough
Legislators offer thoughts and prayers following the most recent mass shooting in Florida, but gun violence survivors are letting them know that’s not enough. [...]
Unlock the source of your greatness…at a dangerous cost
The privacy policies of popular ancestry-tracing companies have come into question following research into how participants’ DNA information may be unknowingly stored and shared with third parties. [...]
Predictive policing: where scientific fact meets science fiction
As data-based software becomes increasingly popular in both the streets and the courtroom, some have raised concerns that such software will soon replace common sense and even perhaps, due process. [...]
The latest incarnation of the “Muslim Ban”
With President Trump’s third attempt at restricting foreign immigrants from entering the country, critics are noticing many of the same legal issues that plagued the first two bans. [...]
Hurricanes hit harder for those with disabilities
Individuals with disabilities are uniquely vulnerable during natural disasters, and often do not receive adequate assistance in the aftermath. [...]
Hoop Dreams Turned Nightmares
The NCAA is in foul trouble after the FBI unveiled a major corruption scheme involving coaches, players, and marketing executives. [...]
