Omarosa claims Trump had advance knowledge of hacked emails, but gives no details or proof

Putting the Power of Self-Knowledge to Work

A person’s understanding of their own early trauma can lead to transformative change.

Why It's Dangerous To Claim Domestic Violence 'Spikes' Over The Holidays

The persistence of the myth betrays a lack of understanding about how abuse works.

Why the media can't tell you everything about the AshleyMadison hack

Reporters can tell you some of what's happening -- but not everything, and here's why.

Athletes and Icons: Test Your Knowledge on What Makes a Good Spy

What makes a good spy? How can you differentiate between the traits between that would make you mediocre or succeed in espionage?

How Special Economic Zones Are Quietly Advancing State Capitalism

For years, libertarians have in good faith praised SEZs.<br>What if we told you the revolution was a lie?

HOW TO: Identifying details after trauma

How does one remember details following traumatic or chaotic events?

When Evidence Is Not Fool-Proof

Eyewitness testimony, fingerprints, and ballistics test results all enjoy a popular reputation for being evidence that is unassailable. All three of these forms of evidence, however, have their weaknesses. Eyewitness testimony. Although it seems counterintuitive, eyewitness testimony is actually very flimsy. Most eyewitnesses end up testifying from memory to events that...

10 Surprising Details About Moving into the White House

Another Way tries to provide knowledge about domestic, sexual violence

MAYO — In addition to providing shelters for victims of domestic and sexual violence, Another Way also tries to provide education and support to prevent it.

Why sexual assault survivors forget details

And four other misconceptions about sexual violence.

Policy in 500 Words: Power and Knowledge

Classic studies suggest that the most profound and worrying kinds of power are the hardest to observe. We often witness highly visible political battles and can use pluralist methods to identify wh…

Is Digital Proof of Vaccination Really an Identity Problem?

An oft-quoted statistic holds that one billion people worldwide―mostly in the developing world―have no official or “legal” identity. Some pundits see digital identity as essential for closing the digital divide; indeed, the digital divide is often characterised by that impressive stat alone. Digital identity discourse is dominated by ideas of self-determination, independence and agency. These propel the Self-Sovereign Identity movement and give it something of the spirit of the freedom fighter.

The Unknown Known: The Knowledge Standard for Bribes by Third Parties

Unfortunately for companies seeking a way to avoid liability in countries known for corruption, not knowing what a third party is doing on the company's behalf can be more dangerous than knowing.

Which Email Providers Are Scanning Your Emails?

There are plenty of email service providers, but which one should you trust? Find out which email providers are scanning your emails.

Burden is on Avenatti to show proof, or face consequences

There is no excuse for not thoroughly and fully investigating the outrageous claims of his client.

Jogger details how she escaped terrifying abduction attempt

She said a man attacked her during and tried to force her into his car.

‘This Is Not Who We Are,’ Said Someone With No Knowledge Of U.S. History

'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.'

Ask Amy: Knowledge of secret affair is a burden. Should she tell?

She's asked the offending husband and his lover to tell his wife, but they told her to mind her own business

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