Prisoners need drug and alcohol treatments but AA programs aren’t the answer
Some drug and alcohol programs currently used in prisons have little evidence to support them.
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Explainer: what is the dark web?
There’s a dark side of the internet, where almost anything goes, or can be bought for the right price.
The Punishing of Anonymous
Two UK men were sentenced to jail last week for their involvement in launching distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on several websites, the most notable of which was that of PayPal. The attacks…
‘Whisper networks’ don’t work as well online as off − here’s why women are better able to look out for each other in person
Apps and websites that cropped up in the wake of #MeToo can’t fully capture the dynamics that make informal offline networks function.
Debt dive: why is the US at the mercy of anonymous credit agencies?
Without the firing of a single shot in anger, a country has been, at least in a sense, brought to its economic knees. The capitalist system, with variations and aberrations, is now reacting. Shares are…
Your NHS data is completely anonymous – until it isn’t
The debate about uploading nearly all data from UK medical practices to a national database continues to cause concern. Responding to fears that the information held in the care.data database will put…
Trying to cut back on alcohol? Here’s what works
There are many ways to reduce or quit alcohol. What works best for you will depend on your situation.
Will the High Court ruling on public servant’s tweets have a ‘powerful chill’ on free speech?
The decision confirms the steady march of employer control over workers’ private views and activities, supported by courts and tribunals over many years.
If the web wants rules, who will make them?
Web founder Sir Tim Berners-Lee wants an online “Magna Carta” to protect and ensure the independence of the internet. He’s also created a Web We Want campaign, calling on people to generate a digital bill…
Fame and bullying on Yik Yak – and how to deal with it
A new social media platform has taken universities by storm. But academics and students need guidance on how to use it.
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