Weekly Focus articles are the centerpiece of our analysis. Focusing on a particular topic in politics or public policy, these articles place issues in a historical context, analyzing effects and consequences through to the present day. These articles feature additional source to allow for greater investigation by interested readers.
The Weekly Focus investigates what has been accomplished thus far in Mexico's Drug War, and where it's headed.
A woman and her daughter quickly run past a drug war related crime scene near Monterrey. © Reuters.
The Weekly Focus looks at a new court case involving the limits of data encryption and privacy.
On May 19-21, 2012, the City of Chicago will host both the NATO and G8 Summits in what is expected to be one of the city’s largest events in recent history. This Weekly Focus examines what the summits mean for Chicago, its citizens, and its laws.
With recent controversy over the SOPA and PIPA bills in the U.S, this Weekly Focus takes a look at another law with equally troubling consequences that has managed to move underneath the public’s radar.
The Weekly Focus takes a look at the powerful lobbying mechanisms behind SOPA and PIPA legislation, and what they say about the legislative process.
The Weekly Focus examines China's upcoming leadership change.
Politics & Policy takes a look at the practice of "fracking," what it is and what its implications are.
The European Union has begun the process of possibly strengthening its digital privacy laws, with far ranging implications for Europe and the rest of the globe. Image courtesy of futureatlas.com
Supporters of the Ennadha political party celebrate its victory in elections held October 23rd. Copyright, Reuters.
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Netflix's shares fell 35% last Tuesday after the popular movie streaming and DVD rental company reported losing over 800,000 subscribers since last July. After changing their price model last summer, splitting up their streaming and delivery services and raising fees by as much as 60 percent, the company was heavily criticized by customers, leading to the mass exodus.
