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Scholars Call for an End to the Violence in Israel and Palestine

This war must end now!

December 11, 2023 • by Public Seminar
We write as scholars and educators in the social sciences, the humanities, and the arts to call for an immediate and permanent cease-fire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, for the immediate lifting of Israel’s blockade of Gaza, and for the immediate release of all hostages. This war must ...
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Interviews

Can Philanthropy Be Revolutionary?

A conversation with Amy Schiller about The Price of Humanity

November 29, 2023 • by Amy Schiller and Rachel Sherman
Amy Schiller sits down with Rachel Sherman to talk about how her newest book, The Price of Humanity, seeks to rescue philanthropy....

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The Equifax Hack

Past and Present: Bonus Episode 4

October 8, 2017 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

In this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the Equifax hack.

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The Equifax Hack
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