Oliver Lazarus appears in the following:
Gun Safety Reform Included In Spending Bill Trump Signed
Monday, March 26, 2018
Three provisions in the federal spending bill passed last week addressed gun violence and gun research.
New H.I.V. Cases on the Rise in the Philippines
Friday, March 23, 2018
Between 2007 and 2017, there was a 3,147% increase in new H.I.V. cases in the Philippines. What's causing the infection to spread so rapidly?
Uncovering the Myths of Saudi Arabia's 'Revolution'
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is on a U.S. tour to promote his vision of a modern, liberal Saudi Arabia. But does the vision match up with reality?
The Death of the Northern White Rhino, and Our Guilt
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Following the death of the last male northern white rhino, a consideration of humanity's role in the species' decline, and our sense of guilt.
Six Months After Maria, Puerto Rico Struggles to Rebuild
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Six months after Hurricane Maria, thousands of Puerto Ricans have been trying to build a new life on the mainland while living in hotels under a FEMA program.
New Report Shows Russian Cyberattacks Targeted U.S. Infrastructure
Monday, March 19, 2018
A D.H.S. report released last week detailed how the Russian government has been orchestrating cyberattacks against critical infrastructure networks in the U.S. and Europe.
U.S. Presence in Niger Exposed After Militant Firefight
Friday, March 16, 2018
This week, the Pentagon publicly acknowledged for the first time that American soldiers operating in Niger were involved in a gunfight with ISIS-aligned militants in December.
The Early Hope of the Syrian Revolution
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Today marks seven years of civil war in Syria. How did a movement for social reform so quickly spiral into a proxy war among the world's superpowers?
The New CIA Director's Controversial Past
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Trump's pick for CIA director is most well known for her role in running a CIA "black site" where she oversaw torture-based interrogations in the aftermath of 9/11.
Dodd-Frank on Life Support? Congress Attempts Major Rollbacks
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
A decade after the 2008 financial crisis, there could be changes to major regulatory policy designed to prevent another crisis from happening.
A Family On the Verge of Being Torn Apart
Monday, March 05, 2018
The Pukri family has been in the United States for 17 years. Now, they may be forced to return to Albania, or risk having their family split up across more than 5,000 miles.
The Long Evolution of the NRA
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
The NRA, which was founded in the aftermath of the Civil War to teach marksmanship, went from a firearm safety group to one of the most powerful lobbying organizations in America.
How Do We Keep a School Safe?
Friday, February 23, 2018
A look at what works, and what doesn't, when it comes to school safety.
What An Effective Gun Control Plan Would Really Look Like
Thursday, February 22, 2018
There are dozens of gun control measures to choose from, but could they pass, and would they actually help curb violence if they did?
The Parkland Shooting: A Rallying Cry for Students
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Since 17 people were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida last week, students have been demanding gun control.
On the Brink of Extinction: An Uncertain Fate For Red Wolves
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Once ranging from Pennsylvania to Florida and as far west as Texas, there are only about 45-60 remaining red wolves left in the wild.
ICE Arrests Are Up, But Deportations Are Down
Monday, February 19, 2018
Arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) went up by 30 percent in 2017, but deportations decreased by 6 percent.
Humanitarian Crisis Brings Gaza to Brink of Collapse
Thursday, February 15, 2018
A Palestinian refugee who has lived in Gaza her whole life, explains the daily challenges that she and her family are facing as a humanitarian crisis deepens.
College Campuses: The New Recruiting Ground for White Supremacists
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Earlier this month, the Anti-Defamation League released a report that found that white supremacist propaganda on college campuses increased by 258 percent between 2016 and 2017.
Disappointment with Democrats as Spending Bill Passes
Friday, February 09, 2018
Early Friday morning, Congress passed a spending bill to avoid another government shutdown. But many feel there was one glaring issue left out of the deal: immigration.