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Unanswered Questions Of A Minority People In International Law: A Comparative Study Between Southern Cameroons & South Sudan, Bernard Sama Mr
Unanswered Questions Of A Minority People In International Law: A Comparative Study Between Southern Cameroons & South Sudan, Bernard Sama Mr
Bernard Sama
The month July of 2011 marked the birth of another nation in the World. The distressful journey of a minority people under the watchful eyes of the international community finally paid off with a new nation called the South Sudan . As I watched the South Sudanese celebrate independence on 9 July 2011, I was filled with joy as though they have finally landed. On a promising note, I read the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon saying “[t]ogether, we welcome the Republic of South Sudan to the community of nations. Together, we affirm our commitment to helping it meet its …
Constrained By Statute: Why We Have Statutes Of Limitations, Braden W. Johnson
Constrained By Statute: Why We Have Statutes Of Limitations, Braden W. Johnson
Braden W Johnson
The recent, high profile cases of sexual abuse in collegiate athletics have uncovered many alleged evildoers. Some of them, like Syracuse University Assistant Coach Bernie Fine, have escaped prosecution based on statutes of limitations. This article explains more about such statutes.
The Hatch Act And The Political Process, Braden W. Johnson
The Hatch Act And The Political Process, Braden W. Johnson
Braden W Johnson
Jon Greiner, the Chief of the Ogden Police, has been indicted for violating the Hatch Act of 1939. This article provides some insight into the way that this law affects the political process.
Mandatory Minimum Sentences In Utah: Does The Punishment Fit The Crime?, Braden W. Johnson
Mandatory Minimum Sentences In Utah: Does The Punishment Fit The Crime?, Braden W. Johnson
Braden W Johnson
An analysis concerning the effect that Congress' Comprehensive Crime Control Act had on state imposed mandatory minimum sentences, and considering the pros and cons with shifting this judicial responsibility onto the legislature.
The Fox News Effect: Does Polarized News-Media Fill Traditional News Roles?, Braden W. Johnson, Professor Richard Davis
The Fox News Effect: Does Polarized News-Media Fill Traditional News Roles?, Braden W. Johnson, Professor Richard Davis
Braden W Johnson
In this study, I use qualitative and quantitative methods to gauge the effect that consumption of highly polarized news-media (i.e. Glen Beck, Chris Matthews, etc.) has on its consumers. Using PEW survey data, I compare those who frequently consume such media against those who do not, and I find that consumers of polarized media are more likely to score highly on a current events test, and are more likely to be registered to vote, with 95% confidence.