Oliver Lazarus appears in the following:
The Unregulated Databases of Local DNA
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Local police jurisdictions have increasingly used DNA testing to solve crimes, creating databases that often fall outside federal regulation.
How #BankBlack Could Narrow the Wealth Gap
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Black-owned banks are getting a huge boost from the #BankBlack movement. But will this translate into long-term growth?
The New U.N. and North Korea
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
The 71st session of the U.N. General Assembly begins today. Just days after North Korea's successful nuclear test, the country's foreign minister will be in attendance.
Discrimination in the Sharing Economy Goes Way Beyond Airbnb
Friday, September 09, 2016
Airbnb is changing its policies after the rental service was slammed with claims of discrimination. But inequity in the sharing economy goes much deeper.
The Border Wall Business is Booming
Thursday, September 08, 2016
From Israel to Europe and the United States, construction along borders is reaching new heights.
Native Tribes Join Together in Pipeline Protest
Wednesday, September 07, 2016
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe claims that a multi-state pipeline could pollute water systems and is already destroying sacred sites. Other Native groups are joining the Sioux in protest.
Litigation: The New Frontier in Crowdfunding
Friday, September 02, 2016
Some Silicon Valley startups are helping people invest in court cases, in return for a percentage of the earnings if the case wins.
Rousseff Out, But More Trouble for Brazil?
Thursday, September 01, 2016
After Dilma Rousseff's impeachment yesterday, Brazilian legislators are hoping to re-establish a sense of stability.
'Life Is Hell': Some Cuban-Americans Wary as Commercial Flights Begin
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
For the first time since 1961, regular commercial flights between the U.S. and Cuba begin today. How this will have any positive impact on impoverished Cubans is not clear.
Real Chaos, Fake Threats Raise Questions About Airport Design
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
False security reports have led to chaos at LAX and JFK. A designer explains how airports in post-9/11 America fail to account for both perceived and real threats of terrorism.
A Changing Landscape in the Syrian War
Monday, August 29, 2016
Syrian rebels have lost a strategic stronghold, Turkey is becoming more aggressive, and Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry are making new pushes for peace.
The Poetry of Political Inclusion
Friday, August 26, 2016
Poet Ocean Vuong's message to the incoming president is seemingly apolitical, but speaks to the heart of how our society could better understand one another.
An Attack on Progress at American University in Afghanistan?
Thursday, August 25, 2016
On Wednesday, the American University in Afghanistan, thought to be of the major successes of America’s long presence in the country, came under attack by militants.
Using Literature for Social Justice
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
In his letter to the incoming president, writer Reginald Dwayne Betts, who was tried as an adult at age 16, reckons with the image of the "superpredator."
Dear President: Letters to America's Next Leader
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
The group Poets & Writers asked 50 authors — including Junot Díaz, T.C. Boyle, and Dani Shapiro — to share their words with America's next leader in a project called "Dear President."
Understanding Identity Politics in Trump Country
Monday, August 22, 2016
The truth is that there is no clear picture of a Trump supporter.
What's Next for Brazil?
Friday, August 19, 2016
As the Olympic Games wraps up this Sunday, a look at the rocky road ahead for what was not long ago considered "the country of the future."
Facing Floods with Music in Louisiana
Friday, August 19, 2016
Just as music defines Louisiana in its times of celebration, so too does it during its hardship.
Was This NSA 'Hack' a Russian Plot or an Inside Job?
Thursday, August 18, 2016
It appears that a group called the "Shadow Brokers" have gained access to the NSA's most closely-guarded files. But who's really behind this operation?
Preventing Seafood Fraud, Fish by Fish
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Seafood fraud is a major problem in the U.S., but new technology and tracking tools are being used to combat it.