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Oct 15 2018
Perspectives Blog
Deepfake: When You Can't Believe Your Eyes
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Town Line newspaper.
Fake news. Fake videos. Fake photos. The way things are heading, the 21st century is likely to be known as the Fake Century, and it’s only going to get worse from here.
About a year ago, I came across a short BBC News report. It talked about an initiative by researchers at the University of Washington to
Eric W. AustinSep 06 2019
News
Johnson & Johnson Was on Trial for the Opioid Crisis. 33 Lawmakers Took Its Money Anyway.
Nearly three dozen members of Congress accepted campaign contributions from Johnson & Johnson during the embattled company’s trial in Oklahoma earlier this year for its role in causing the opioid epidemic, an analysis of federal campaign filing data reveals. The money has gone to Democrats and Republicans, party leaders and back-benchers, freshmen members and long-time incumbents. Two
Mother JonesJun 24 2022
Perspectives Blog
On Abortion, Now is the Time to Talk
This blog is written by Peter Coleman – Professor of Psychology and Education, Columbia University; Director, Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution and was originally published on DividedWeFall.org (Mixed media bias rating).
What Can We Learn From Previous Abortion Debates and Their Outcomes?By Peter Coleman – Professor of Psychology and
Divided We Fall (author)Apr 07 2021
News
No timetable for withdrawal of troops after US, Iraq talks
The mission of U.S. forces in Iraq has shifted to training and advisory roles, allowing for redeployment of combat forces remaining in the country, U.S. and Iraq delegates said Wednesday, after a third round of strategic U.S.-Iraq talks.
Statements issued by both sides, however, said the timing of such a redeployment would be determined in upcoming technical talks, without specifying
Associated PressOct 24 2020
News
This Camera App Is Designed to Fight Fake News
ON THE INTERNET nobody knows where or when you took that photo of a dog. Images can be reused and remixed online without a trace—helpful to those trying to spice up their Instagram feed but also to purveyors of disinformation.
A prototype app from San Diego startup Truepic aims to make smartphone photos and video more trustworthy. Truepic worked with mobile chipmaker Qualcomm to add a
WiredDec 12 2018
News
Conservative Party calls for vote of no confidence to oust Prime Minister Theresa May
Lawmakers in Britain’s Conservative Party on Wednesday triggered a “no confidence” vote against Prime Minister Theresa May, threatening her leadership as she struggles to secure a deal for Britain to leave the European Union.
Washington PostMay 26 2021
News
John Warner, longtime US senator from Virginia, dies at 94
Former Senator John Warner, who represented Virginia in the US Senate for three decades, has died, a former staff member told CNN. He was 94.
Warner died peacefully on Tuesday evening of heart failure, surrounded by his wife Jeanne Warner and other family members, the former staff member said.
Warner served in the US Navy during World War II and the Marines during the Korean War
CNN DigitalSep 06 2020
News
Michael Reinoehl appeared to target right-wing demonstrator before fatal shooting in Portland, police say
Michael Forest Reinoehl, a self-described anti-fascist who said he provided security for Portland racial justice protests, appears to have targeted a participant in a pro-Trump rally, emerging from an alcove of a parking garage before firing two gunshots, one that hit the man’s bear spray can and the other that proved fatal, according to a police affidavit unsealed Friday.
Police found
The OregonianSep 06 2020
News
Portland's Antifa-supporting gunman appeared to target victim, police say
The avowed Antifa supporter who was a suspect in the killing of a Patriot Prayer member during a clash of opposing groups in Portland, Ore., last Saturday appeared to be targeting the victim prior to the shooting, according to court documents unsealed Friday.
Michael Forest Reinoehl, 48, allegedly hid in a parking garage, waiting for Aaron “Jay” Danielson, 39, and another Patriot Prayer
Fox News DigitalAug 30 2022
Headline Roundup
Is There an 'Invasion' at the Southern Border?
Fifty-four percent of Americans say there's an invasion at the southern border, according to a recent NPR/Ipsos poll.
Republicans (76%) believe this more than Democrats (40%) and independents (46%) do, and 91% of Republicans who use Fox News (Right bias) as their primary news source believe this vs. 71% of Republicans who have a different primary source, according to the poll. Ipsos
The Daily Caller NPR (Online News) The Hill