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The Supreme Court has overturned
Roe v. Wade
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Daniel J. Myers
Daniel J. Myers is a professor of sociology, a provost, and the chief academic officer at American University in Washington, D.C.
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Getting ‘Tough’ on Protests Is Counterproductive
When police escalate their confrontations with protesters, they ultimately undercut law and order.
Daniel J. Myers
June 17, 2020