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Elon Musk is still doling out $1 million a day to contestants in swing states. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images

November 1, 2024

Elon Musk misses Philly court date, stalling ‘illegal lottery’ case against him − an expert on Philadelphia politics weighs in

Richardson Dilworth, Drexel University

The tech billionaire did not show up to the Thursday morning hearing, which was moved to a courtroom at City Hall due to security concerns.

October 16, 2024

Pokies? Lotto? Sports betting? Which forms of problem gambling affect Australians the most?

Alex Russell, CQUniversity Australia; Matthew Browne, CQUniversity Australia, and Matthew Rockloff, CQUniversity Australia

Two key factors mean some gambling forms are more harmful than others: the speed of betting, and bet size.

Juries render decisions on complex legal questions and could do the same as part of the regulatory process. image Source, via Getty Images

April 4, 2024

Would you sit on a jury to review government regulations? Citizen oversight panels could make this process more open and democratic

Samuel Bagg, University of South Carolina

People love to hate bureaucracy, but regulatory agencies play key roles in modern society. Conservatives want to cut back their power, but a political scientist proposes a different option.

August 3, 2021

Paying Australians $300 to get vaccinated would be value for money

Peter Martin, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

Research shows small rewards can make all the difference.

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