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1. 1. What does the Fox Say? A mixed-methods framing analysis of Fox News’ coverage of domestic terrorism, 2012-2022

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Jesse Wiles; [2023]
   Keywords : Domestic terror; ontological security; framing; television; news media; rightwing extremism; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This paper investigates Fox News’ television coverage of domestic terrorism in the United States from 2012 to 2022. This period spans the terms of both Republican and Democratic Presidents, the COVID-19 pandemic, large-scale civil protests, and the emergence of rightwing extremism as the foremost domestic terror threat. READ MORE

3. 2. Make America Green Again: Understanding Trumpism as it Relates to Environmental Injustice Legislation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Brooke Moore; [2023]
   Keywords : Trumpism; Environmental Justice; Environmental Legislation; Framing Analysis; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The United States is witnessing the emergence of what has popularly been coined Trumpism – a new conservatism inspired by the administration of Donald J. Trump, however, extending beyond to other far-right politicians. READ MORE

4. 3. The One China Problem? - The Diplomatic Recognition of the Republic of China

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Wilma Salmenjaakko; [2023]
   Keywords : Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Why have some countries decided to recognize Taiwan despite majority of the countries maintain official ties with China? The thesis aims to investigate the reasons behind (non) recognition of Taiwan. In order to answer to the research question, the research applies a comparative case study looking at the United States and Guatemala and their actions towards Taiwan and what could explain them. READ MORE

5. 4. The Contemporary Discourse of American Supervised Injection Facilities : An analysis of the conversation surrounding the implementation of supervised injection facilities in New York City

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Historiska institutionen

   Author : William Livingston; [2023]
   Keywords : addiction treatment; harm reduction; supervised injection; USA; New York City public policy;

   Abstract : This paper explores the discourse surrounding the introduction of supervised injection facilities (SIF) in New York City following their recent introduction in November 2021.  The contemporary debate surrounding SIF in New York is more diverse than may be assumed, even within a seemingly liberal city in the United States, as there are many competing perspectives which make broad categorizations of the discourse difficult. READ MORE

6. 5. Conviviality and Conscience: How Degrowth and Abolition Theory Critique and Re-envision Welfare States

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

   Author : Jillian Fields-Hirschler; [2023]
   Keywords : Abolition; Degrowth; Anti-capitalism; Post-growth; Welfare Critique; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Abolition theory and degrowth theory address important issues in the social-political world. An emergent discipline (in academia), abolition theory carefully dissects the ideological and historical underpinnings of the current system of police and prisons in the United States. It offers a systematic critique of their impact. READ MORE