International law is complex and requires specific grounds for charging any individual, including Putin. While planning and executing an aggressive war is a crime, the concept of “superior responsibility” may enable the international court to charge him with crimes against humanity. Evidence is mounting that soldiers are killing civilians and committing other crimes with, at least, the tacit approval of their superiors. This could ultimately expose Putin to culpability for their crimes. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
