Category Archives: Laws and Leglslation

Autocracy, Anocracy, & Democracy – “Verbal Masterba(bleep!)…”

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

Election season in the US is always interesting.  Passions run high and people are quick to proclaim their positions on government and politics.  Unfortunately, as many will likely agree, election season also gives voice to many who should probably remain … Continue reading →

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Mobile Privacy

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

Smartphones have changed the way we interact with our world.   They’ve introduced a new level of convenience, but they’ve also introduced a new potential threat to our privacy.    As consumers, we should be informed about the choices that … Continue reading →

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Privacy, Social Media, and Legislation

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

This week marks the opening of a new chapter in the rocky marriage of privacy and social media.  California has passed two laws related to the protection of privacy on social media platform. In SB1349, the state prohibits public or private … Continue reading →

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Because I Said So

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

Last week, Democratic leaders made some minor news when they sent a letter to President Obama suggesting that he issue an executive order on Cybersecurity.  Their position is that, since Congress seems to be at loggerheads over the issue, the … Continue reading →

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“Democracy or Friendship?” – The US Role in Supporting Democracy

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

Heather Mark completed her PhD in Public Policy & Public Administration ‘several year’ ago.  Her Dissertation was titled: “The Role of the United States Foreign Policy in the Global Adoption of Democratic Governance”.  The US has long espoused the position … Continue reading →

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