Issues
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What are Multi-Level Marketing Companies and Are They Legal?
When is a multi-level marketing company a pyramid scheme?
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Kashmir: A Region Divided by Three Nations
Why has it been so hard to resolve the conflict in Kashmir?
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Universal Child Allowance: A Simple, Effective Way to Reduce Child Poverty?
Many existing child benefits don't help the poorest Americans.
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Is a Certificate in Financial Services Compliance the Next Step for You?
BU Law is here to help.
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Presidential Pardons: How Does Executive Clemency Work?
A look at the president's unique authority to forgive convicted criminals.
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Drug Testing and Work Requirements: Attaching Strings to Public Assistance
How does attaching conditions to benefits affect assistance programs?
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What is Jury Nullification?
It's a well-kept secret.
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What is WikiLeaks and Who is Julian Assange?
A closer look at the controversial website known for its radical transparency.
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The ANC After Zuma: What’s Next for South Africa?
As calls for Zuma to step down mount, what will the country's future look like?
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The Gig Economy and the Changing Nature of Work
What does it mean to be an employee?
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What is a Food Desert?
The term is thrown around a lot...what does it really mean?
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Safe Havens? The Story Behind Sanctuary Cities
What are sanctuary cities?
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How the American Health Care Act Plans to Dramatically Change Medicaid
The bill would dramatically change the safety net program.
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A Right to Life, Liberty and a Basic Income?: The History of Guaranteed Basic Income
This type of welfare program is gaining popularity worldwide.
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Why is the Trump EPA Budget Removing Lead Paint Protection Programs?
Is cutting lead reduction and protection programs environmental racism?
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Is the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Still Effective?
Is this landmark racial discrimination legislation still applicable in modern times?
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What’s Behind the Crisis in Venezuela?
A look at the political and economic chaos in Venezuela.
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What Does a “Government Shutdown” Entail?
What you need to know.
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Turmoil in South Sudan, the World’s Newest Nation
What's behind the recent conflict in South Sudan?
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Behind the Lawsuit that Could Upend the Affordable Care Act Exchanges
How an arcane provision became central to the health care debate.
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What is the Hyde Amendment?
This 1977 provision plays a crucial role in the abortion debate.
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Could America Learn a Thing or Two From the Netherlands’ Health Care?
The Dutch health care system of "managed competition" may be appropriate for the U.S.
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The Fate of Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Movement
How did Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement start, and what's in store for the future?
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The Evolution of Medicare and Medicaid in America
Medicaid and Medicare were created more than 50 years ago. How do they work?
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Are Infectious Diseases on the Rise?
Why is the number of epidemics increasing?
