Tag Archives: merritt baer

Cyber attacks & the ethical dimension of the Google China episode

By Feature Writer | Published: February 2, 2010
If there were a showy way to use cyber weapons to effect death in the "kinetic" world, then terrorists may harness it.
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Will we put Guantanamo detainees on trial for terrorist speech?

By Feature Writer | Published: July 1, 2009
Let us be wary: Iran’s response to protesters crystallizes the danger of criminalizing anti-government speech.
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Hillary Clinton, the Halo Effect, and women’s catch-22

By Feature Writer | Published: December 8, 2008
Sarah Palin, who took a cue and opted for the skirtsuit and heels, became the subject of sexualized mockery.
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Fight-or-Flight: the American electorate and the politics of fear

By Feature Writer | Published: October 16, 2008
What are you most afraid of? Not being prepared for another terrorist attack? (fear Obama!), or another 8 years of George Bush? (fear McCain!).
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What now? A turn to substance for Barack Obama

By Feature Writer | Published: June 9, 2008
With an emphasis upon the issues, Obama can—and should—convince Hillary voters that he will represent them ideologically, even if they would have preferred her.
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