by Shaina Humphries | Jul 31, 2012 | Topics
Super PAC attack ads more effective than cadidates’ from Medill Washington on Vimeo. Experts say this is the year of attack ads, with more negative campaign advertisements being run than ever before. Even though studies suggest that Americans generally dislike...
by Shaina Humphries | Jul 19, 2012 | Science + Technology
“What’s the difference between a junkie and a sex worker?” That’s the question human rights advocates rose Thursday as they presented their report: “Sex Workers at Risk”. The conclusion: The government will help drug addicts avoid HIV, even though what they are doing...
by Shaina Humphries | Jul 18, 2012 | Sports
President Barack Obama hosted the Baylor Lady Bears basketball team members at the White House on Wednesday in honor of their NCAA championship. Not only did they take the trophy but they were absolutely unstoppable in the process, cruising to a 40-0 season, a...
by Shaina Humphries | Jul 17, 2012 | National Security, Politics
WASHINGTON–The Fisher House launched its “Hotel for Heroes” program Monday in partnership with six nationwide hotel chains. The program is an expansion of Hero Miles, which allows people to donate unused frequent flyer miles to wounded veterans and...
by Shaina Humphries | Jul 12, 2012 | Business & Tech, Immigration
WASHINGTON—Corporate executives from the Coca-Cola Co., Microsoft Corp. and AT&T Inc. gathered Thursday at the Center for American Progress to discuss why diversifying the workplace is not only the right thing to do—it’s the smartest thing to do for a successful...