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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the kidnapping of an American mother and daughter in Haiti, as the U.S. Department of State issues the highest warning to avoid travel to this country.
In the Media: July 2023
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on how banks in Russia become nationalized when they can no longer cover their obligations.
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Dan Maxwell, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, talks about boat safety this summer and the need for additional training on the water.
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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, comments on the shrinking pool of national security candidates who can obtain high-security clearance through the investigation process.
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Mark Tavern, a lecturer and coordinator of the Nashville Study Away Program, talks about streaming in the music industry. He is a former Def Jam executive.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, comments on the risk to the public when hundreds of vehicles are involved in a street takeover.
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Michael Clark, an adjunct professor of criminal justice, comments on the political rhetoric to defund the FBI due to misdeeds by a very small group of agents, without consideration for the thousands working in the field.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the additional charges filed in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses a pending court appearance for former President Donald Trump as additional charges have been filed in the classified documents case.
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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing and the MBA program, comments on Twitter’s decision to change the brand's iconic logo.
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Rachel Dowty Beech, a senior lecturer of emergency management and fire science, discusses some preparations for handling the heat this summer.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the video camera footage released to the public by Bristol Police of the arrest of Dennis Hernandez.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on what the Iron Cross symbol on a t-shirt worn by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky signifies.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on how the State of Connecticut has cut the prison population in half over the last 25 years, with crime currently at its lowest rate in 40 years.
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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, comments that those seeking high-security clearance jobs from the government should be aware that the information or comments they post on social media platforms may be checked.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, comments on a vehicle that the suspect in the Gilgo Beach murders may have had access to. It could be a key piece of evidence as police continue the investigation.
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Andy Morgan, professor of national security, will discuss the history of Tarot, including the imagery and the language of the cards, on Saturday, July 29, at the Lyric Hall Antiques & Conservation in New 51¶ºÄÌ.
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Paul Bleakley, assistant professor of criminal justice, discusses the investigation at a Massapequa Park home as detectives search for evidence in the Gilgo Beach murder cases.
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Angeli Gianchandani, a practitioner in residence of marketing, discusses Elon Musk’s decision to change the famous Twitter logo from a blue bird to an X.
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David Sacco, a lecturer of finance, comments on a bill proposed by the U.S. House Financial Services Committee to regulate stablecoins and crypto assets.
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Paul Bleakley, assistant professor of criminal justice, talks about the Gilgo Beach murders and the ongoing investigation as the sear ch continues for additional evidence.
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Jeffrey Treistman, chair and assistant professor of national security, comments that education in Ukraine is important now and in rebuilding the country post-conflict.
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Michael Clark, an adjunct professor of criminal justice, comments that when a company becomes aware of criminal misconduct by an employee, it should be reported to the authorities, as it may put the entire company in peril.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, discusses the relationship between Algeria and China as the two leaders recently met to discuss political differences.
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Peter Valentin, a senior lecturer of forensic science, discusses the type of evidence authorities need to present to link the murders of four women in Oregon to a possible serial killer.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, nat ional security, and political science, talks about recent developments in the war, Ukraine’s strategy, and whether Russia can hold the territory now under its control.
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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, discusses the unprecedented legal issues for former President Donald Trump.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses how personal information is being stolen to file for unemployment benefits.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses federal authorities investigating Connecticut State Troopers who falsified traffic tickets as far back as 2018.
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Peter Valentin, a senior lecturer of forensic science, comments on police detectives' use of discarded DNA, such as garbage put out at the curb, which can be taken and sampled from those under suspicion of a serious crime.
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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics and business analytics, comments on the cost of back-to-school supplies as inflation impacts several supply chains, including paper.
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Lorenzo Boyd, Stewart Professorship in Criminal Justice and Community Policing, comments on the investigation into Connecticut State Troopers for falsifying traffic tickets.
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Maria Torre, a senior lecturer of forensic science, talks about the University’s Crime Scene Academy Camp for high school students interested in careers in forensic science and criminal justice.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on a new Florida driving law that would impact immigrants without permanent legal status currently living in Connecticut.
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Amy Baker, professor of psychology and coordinator of the M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, comments on the pros and cons of having an office romance.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses the Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation and the upcoming trial in New York.
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David Myers, professor and chair of criminal justice, comments on research that shows curfews have very little effect on preventing crimes committed by juveniles.
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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ was mentioned among a group of Connecticut colleges and universities that don’t consider legacy status as part of the admissions process.
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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ will become one of the first institutions in Connecticut to transition to FOLIO Library Services.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, discusses former President Donald Trump’s pretrial hearing for the classified document found in his Florida home.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the symbolic destruction of a road and rail bridge that connects Russia and Crimea by a Ukrainian drone attack.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, says that technology made finding the falsification of traffic tickets easy for auditors to find.
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Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, comments on Fitch downgrading Yale New 51¶ºÄÌ Health System’s debt rating and the impact on the potential future borrowing.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the nationwide downward trend in shooting incidents and the uptick in the number of stolen cars.
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Michael Clark, an adjunct professor of criminal justice, comments on FBI Director Christopher Wray’s appearance before the U.S. House of Representatives. Some representatives are questioning him on what they call the politicization of the agency.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that if CT state troopers were fabricating traffic tickets, prosecutors should file charges before the statute of limitations runs out from the 2018 investigation.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, discusses the odds of having all six numbers to win the jackpot.
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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ is a sponsor of the annual Savin Rock Festival in West 51¶ºÄÌ, which is scheduled for July 28-29.
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Rachel Dowty-Beech, senior lecturer of fire science and emergency management and coordinator of the M.S. in Emergency Management program, discusses the changing weather patterns and record-setting heat across the country.
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Rob Holub, an adjunct professor of sport management, comments that getting professional athletes to use a particular brand of sports equipment can take years, especially if the competition is willing to pay a league for a partnership.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, comments on so me of the problems that temporary license plates are causing throughout the tri-state area.
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Demissew Ejara, associate professor of finance, comments on what umbrella insurance is and why some homeowners may opt for this extra coverage.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer in criminal justice, discusses why cameras don’t monitor the West Wing, live with Harvey Levin and Charles Latibeaudiere, after the Secret Service closed their investigation without finding who left cocaine in the White House.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the situation in Russia where another military leader has threatened Moscow.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer in criminal justice, discusses the Secret Service concluding its investigation into cocaine being found at the White House, with no one held accountable.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer in criminal justice, discusses the Secret Service’s investigation into being cocaine found in the White House and their decision to close the investigation.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the military capabilities and differences between the West and the East in warfare.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer in criminal justice, discusses the investigation by the Secret Service into cocaine being found in the West Wing and them reaching a dead end in finding a suspect.
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Olena Lennon, a practitioner in residence of national security, discusses the decision by the U.S. to send cluster munitions to Ukraine.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer in criminal justice, discusses the Secret Service's decision to close the investigation into finding who brought cocaine into the White House, with a panel of guests on The Hill.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses the latest numbers from June’s Consumer Price Index.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer in criminal justice, discusses the end of the Secret Service’s investigation into who brought cocaine into the White House.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a case in Connecticut challenging the ban of guns in state parks and Second Amendment rights.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses the widespread sharing of personal information by companies, such as tax preparers, with Meta and Google.
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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity; data and computer science; computer and electrical engineering; and director of the SAIL Lab, comments on biometric systems used at stores to prevent theft and the risk involved, which depends on how securely the data is stored, for consumers and companies.
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Lisa Dadio and Lorenzo Boyd comment on five officers from the Burlington Police Department graduating from the Train the Trainers course provided by the University’s Center for Advanced Policing. Dadio is the director the center and the M.S. in Investigations program coordinator, and Boyd hold the Stewart Professorship in Criminal Justice and Community Policing.
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Vincent Orfino ’27 recounts how he helped rescue hikers from the Appalachian Trail in Bear Mountain as a volunteer EMT with the Stony Point Ambulance Corps.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on the unusual campaign offer by Republican presidential candidate Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Population Health and Leadership, discusses some risks when swimming in water with high bacteria levels, after several beaches in Connecticut were closed.
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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments that fans of the NFL will question the integrity of games as more players are suspended for gambling violations.
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David Sacco, a finance lecturer, discusses the increased number of buyers in the housing market and mortgage rates as the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates again to control inflation.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, talks about the NATO Summit in Lithuania and some of the issues world leaders will discuss.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on allegations that the IRS has been targeting individuals and corporations, contributing to a pattern of distrust.
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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s Tow Youth Justice Institute will participate in the State of Connecticut’s newly formed Transforming Children’s Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, discusses the change to manufacturing jobs due to supply-chain challenges and the implementation of cost-effectiveness measures.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how a bag of cocaine was found in the West Wing of the White House by the Secret Service.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that increasing patrols allow officers to develop relationships with the community to help police be aware of illegal activity before or after a crime.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of criminal justice and homeland security, comments that letter and number combinations for vanity plates in Connecticut may be perfectly innocent, but they can be interpreted as offensive and racist codes by some in the community.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the limited number of people who can tour the West Wing, where the Secret Service discovered a bag of cocaine in a cubby.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on the Republican Party’s repeated claims of having new evidence to bring criminal charges against Hunter Biden but, so far, a case has not been brought forward.
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William Carbone, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments that citywide curfews are not the best solution for curtailing negative behavior by what may be a small group of adolescents.
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Erick Russell ’09, State of Connecticut Treasurer, was complimented for securing approval for Baby Bonds. He was commended by Audrey Blondin, adjunct professor of population health and leadership and the secretary of the Democratic State Central Committee, and Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political sciences, explains cluster munitions and why more than 100 nations have banned them.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, comments that the discovery of cocaine in the White House may lead to new security protocol and procedure changes for the Secret Service.
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David Myers, professor and chair of criminal justice, was mentioned in this op-ed regarding his research on the effectiveness of curfews for juveniles.
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Vahid Behzadan, associate professor of cybersecurity, data and computer science; computer and electrical engineer; and director of the SAIL Lab, discusses Threads, a new Meta app aimed to compete with Twitter and its popularity since it launched.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses if hate crime charges will be added to the recent case of a man accused of attacking State Representative Maryam Khan as she was leaving Eid al-Adha prayer services in Hartford.
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Bobby McDonald, a lecturer of criminal justice, discusses how the Secret Service will investigate a bag of cocaine found in the White House and who may have brought it there.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, discusses the rise in automobile sales despite record-high prices and high interest rates on loans.
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Barbara J. Lawrence, vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging, is one of three women profiled for being appointed to leadership positions focused on diversity.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, discusses the problems with sending U.S. military troops into Mexico in an effort to prevent drug cartels from crossing the border.
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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting and taxation, discusses some reasons vehicles are being assessed at a higher value, increasing taxes owed, this year in Connecticut.
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Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, comments on what colleges can measure after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled affirmative action can no longer be part of the admissions process.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a nursing home for former Connecticut prisoners requiring long-term care. It is the only facility of its kind in the country.
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Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments on how economic policy under the Biden Administration has affected the stock market.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments that the recent insurrection by the Wagner Group may have made Russian President Vladimir Putin stronger, at least in the short term.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, wrote an op-ed on the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action.
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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political science, comments that a recent video of a Leopard tank online would be revealing only if it showed geo-location data that would endanger troops.
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Renée Allen, an adjunct professor of hospitality and tourism, describes wines and pairings for Independence Day.
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Robert Sanders, a senior lecturer of national security, discusses one of the new laws in Connecticut that will allow language translators to be provided for certain voters on Election Day.
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Susan Campbell, a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies, comments on the staggering amount of hate and harassment in online media platforms, impacting more than half of adults nationwide.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on improvements made in Connecticut’s public psychiatric hospitals. Still, there is more to be done regarding the physical facilities.