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Law and Politics People and Community Harvey Weinstein is led out of court in handcuffs following his conviction of rape and sexual assault charges on Feb. 24. Image: Associated Press
Law and Politics People and Community Harvey Weinstein is led out of court in handcuffs following his conviction of rape and sexual assault charges on Feb. 24. Image: Associated Press
Law and Politics People and Community Harvey Weinstein is led out of court in handcuffs following his conviction of rape and sexual assault charges on Feb. 24. Image: Associated Press

The conviction of film producer Harvey Weinstein is being hailed as providing justice, but it also highlighted how powerful individuals use their influence to impede investigations.

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Law and Politics Albany Muria, president of Get Out The Vote
Law and Politics Albany Muria, president of Get Out The Vote
Law and Politics Albany Muria, president of Get Out The Vote

Want to vote in the Florida primary? You need to register.

The deadline to register for the Florida presidential primary is Tuesday, Feb. 18. One student is encouraging her peers to get involved.

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Law and Politics Albany Muria, president of Get Out The Vote
Law and Politics Albany Muria, president of Get Out The Vote
Law and Politics Albany Muria, president of Get Out The Vote

Want to vote in the Florida primary? You need to register.

The deadline to register for the Florida presidential primary is Tuesday, Feb. 18. One student is encouraging her peers to get involved.

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Law and Politics Albany Muria, president of Get Out The Vote
Law and Politics Albany Muria, president of Get Out The Vote
Law and Politics Albany Muria, president of Get Out The Vote

Want to vote in the Florida primary? You need to register.

The deadline to register for the Florida presidential primary is Tuesday, Feb. 18. One student is encouraging her peers to get involved.

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Law and Politics Albany Muria, president of Get Out The Vote
Law and Politics Albany Muria, president of Get Out The Vote

Want to vote in the Florida primary? You need to register.

The deadline to register for the Florida presidential primary is Tuesday, Feb. 18. One student is encouraging her peers to get involved.

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Law and Politics The University of Miami School of Law’s Innocence Clinic is often the last resort for Florida inmates trying to overturn their convictions.
Law and Politics The University of Miami School of Law’s Innocence Clinic is often the last resort for Florida inmates trying to overturn their convictions.
Law and Politics The University of Miami School of Law’s Innocence Clinic is often the last resort for Florida inmates trying to overturn their convictions.

Law clinic students fight for those who may have been wrongfully convicted

The University of Miami School of Law’s Innocence Clinic is often the last resort for Florida inmates trying to overturn their convictions.

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Law and Politics The University of Miami School of Law’s Innocence Clinic is often the last resort for Florida inmates trying to overturn their convictions.
Law and Politics The University of Miami School of Law’s Innocence Clinic is often the last resort for Florida inmates trying to overturn their convictions.

Law clinic students fight for those who may have been wrongfully convicted

The University of Miami School of Law’s Innocence Clinic is often the last resort for Florida inmates trying to overturn their convictions.

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Law and Politics The University of Miami School of Law’s Innocence Clinic is often the last resort for Florida inmates trying to overturn their convictions.
Law and Politics The University of Miami School of Law’s Innocence Clinic is often the last resort for Florida inmates trying to overturn their convictions.
Law and Politics The University of Miami School of Law’s Innocence Clinic is often the last resort for Florida inmates trying to overturn their convictions.

Law clinic students fight for those who may have been wrongfully convicted

The University of Miami School of Law’s Innocence Clinic is often the last resort for Florida inmates trying to overturn their convictions.

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Law and Politics John Kasich
Law and Politics John Kasich
Law and Politics John Kasich

John R. Kasich addresses students on February 4

A continuation of the “What Matters to U” speaker series, the former Ohio governor will speak to students about leadership and civic engagement.

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Law and Politics John Kasich
Law and Politics John Kasich
Law and Politics John Kasich

John R. Kasich addresses students on February 4

A continuation of the “What Matters to U” speaker series, the former Ohio governor will speak to students about leadership and civic engagement.

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Law and Politics In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo taken from a helicopter shows Ain al-Asad air base in the western Anbar desert, Iraq. Iran struck back at the United States for the killing of a top Iranian general early Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, firing a series of ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases, including Ain al-Asad air base, housing U.S. troops in a major escalation that brought the two longtime foes closer to war. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser, File)
Law and Politics In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo taken from a helicopter shows Ain al-Asad air base in the western Anbar desert, Iraq. Iran struck back at the United States for the killing of a top Iranian general early Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, firing a series of ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases, including Ain al-Asad air base, housing U.S. troops in a major escalation that brought the two longtime foes closer to war. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser, File)
Law and Politics In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo taken from a helicopter shows Ain al-Asad air base in the western Anbar desert, Iraq. Iran struck back at the United States for the killing of a top Iranian general early Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, firing a series of ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases, including Ain al-Asad air base, housing U.S. troops in a major escalation that brought the two longtime foes closer to war. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser, File)

Measured responses in the US, Iran conflict

University of Miami Middle East experts share their insights on the latest developments with Iran.

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Law and Politics In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo taken from a helicopter shows Ain al-Asad air base in the western Anbar desert, Iraq. Iran struck back at the United States for the killing of a top Iranian general early Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, firing a series of ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases, including Ain al-Asad air base, housing U.S. troops in a major escalation that brought the two longtime foes closer to war. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser, File)
Law and Politics In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo taken from a helicopter shows Ain al-Asad air base in the western Anbar desert, Iraq. Iran struck back at the United States for the killing of a top Iranian general early Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, firing a series of ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases, including Ain al-Asad air base, housing U.S. troops in a major escalation that brought the two longtime foes closer to war. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser, File)
Law and Politics In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo taken from a helicopter shows Ain al-Asad air base in the western Anbar desert, Iraq. Iran struck back at the United States for the killing of a top Iranian general early Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, firing a series of ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases, including Ain al-Asad air base, housing U.S. troops in a major escalation that brought the two longtime foes closer to war. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser, File)

Measured responses in the US, Iran conflict

University of Miami Middle East experts share their insights on the latest developments with Iran.

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Law and Politics Rudy Fernandez, senior vice president for public affairs and communications and chief of staff to the president, addresses Leadership UMiami participants before they depart for Washington, D.C.
Law and Politics Rudy Fernandez, senior vice president for public affairs and communications and chief of staff to the president, addresses Leadership UMiami participants before they depart for Washington, D.C.
Law and Politics Rudy Fernandez, senior vice president for public affairs and communications and chief of staff to the president, addresses Leadership UMiami participants before they depart for Washington, D.C.

Leadership UMiami students head to DC for hands-on experience, learning

Students participating in Leadership UMiami wrap up their final week of the intensive, hands-on program with meetings in Miami and Washington, D.C.

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Law and Politics Rudy Fernandez, senior vice president for public affairs and communications and chief of staff to the president, addresses Leadership UMiami participants before they depart for Washington, D.C.
Law and Politics Rudy Fernandez, senior vice president for public affairs and communications and chief of staff to the president, addresses Leadership UMiami participants before they depart for Washington, D.C.
Law and Politics Rudy Fernandez, senior vice president for public affairs and communications and chief of staff to the president, addresses Leadership UMiami participants before they depart for Washington, D.C.

Leadership UMiami students head to DC for hands-on experience, learning

Students participating in Leadership UMiami wrap up their final week of the intensive, hands-on program with meetings in Miami and Washington, D.C.

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Law and Politics A protester waves the Iraq flag while demonstrators set fire to close streets near Tahrir Square during a demonstration to protest against the Iranian missile strike, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. Iran struck back at the United States early Wednesday for killing a top Revolutionary Guard commander, firing a series of ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq that house American troops in a major escalation between the two longtime foes. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)
Law and Politics A protester waves the Iraq flag while demonstrators set fire to close streets near Tahrir Square during a demonstration to protest against the Iranian missile strike, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. Iran struck back at the United States early Wednesday for killing a top Revolutionary Guard commander, firing a series of ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq that house American troops in a major escalation between the two longtime foes. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)
Law and Politics A protester waves the Iraq flag while demonstrators set fire to close streets near Tahrir Square during a demonstration to protest against the Iranian missile strike, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. Iran struck back at the United States early Wednesday for killing a top Revolutionary Guard commander, firing a series of ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq that house American troops in a major escalation between the two longtime foes. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)
Law and Politics A protester waves the Iraq flag while demonstrators set fire to close streets near Tahrir Square during a demonstration to protest against the Iranian missile strike, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. Iran struck back at the United States early Wednesday for killing a top Revolutionary Guard commander, firing a series of ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq that house American troops in a major escalation between the two longtime foes. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)

A delicate, diplomatic tightrope between Iran and US

Following a missile attack against U.S. troops in Iraq, University of Miami Middle East experts said all-out war with Iran would not be good for either country.

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Law and Politics
Tre'Vaughn Howard
Law and Politics Tre'Vaughn Howard

Student journalist chronicled the turmoil in Hong Kong

A fall semester abroad becomes an eye-opening experience for a School of Communication junior.

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University of Miami President Julio Frenk with his new book, Proteger a Mexico.
Law and Politics University of Miami President Julio Frenk with his new book, Proteger a Mexico.

Examining health care in Mexico

University of Miami President Julio Frenk, in a new book, argues that universal health care, provided in Mexico through a program known as Seguro Popular, is a human right.

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U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., center, is flanked by Democratic committee chairs during a news conference Wednesday following the vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump. Photo: Associated Press
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., center, is flanked by Democratic committee chairs during a news conference Wednesday following the vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump. Photo: Associated Press
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., center, is flanked by Democratic committee chairs during a news conference Wednesday following the vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump. Photo: Associated Press
Law and Politics U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., center, is flanked by Democratic committee chairs during a news conference Wednesday following the vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump. Photo: Associated Press

An analysis of the articles of impeachment against President Trump

How the charges in each relate to the role of the Constitution and the purpose of government.

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U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., center, is flanked by Democratic committee chairs during a news conference Wednesday following the vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump. Photo: Associated Press
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., center, is flanked by Democratic committee chairs during a news conference Wednesday following the vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump. Photo: Associated Press
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., center, is flanked by Democratic committee chairs during a news conference Wednesday following the vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump. Photo: Associated Press
Law and Politics U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., center, is flanked by Democratic committee chairs during a news conference Wednesday following the vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump. Photo: Associated Press

An analysis of the articles of impeachment against President Trump

How the charges in each relate to the role of the Constitution and the purpose of government.

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Dean Varona, Ramiro Areces, Gov. DeSantos, and Ayana Harris
Dean Varona, Ramiro Areces, Gov. DeSantos, and Ayana Harris
Dean Varona, Ramiro Areces, Gov. DeSantos, and Ayana Harris
Law and Politics Dean Varona, Ramiro Areces, Gov. DeSantos, and Ayana Harris

University of Miami alumni appointed to 11th Judicial Circuit Court

University of Miami alumni were among a number of new judges named by Gov. Ron DeSantis at a news conference Monday on the Coral Gables campus.

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Dean Varona, Ramiro Areces, Gov. DeSantos, and Ayana Harris
Dean Varona, Ramiro Areces, Gov. DeSantos, and Ayana Harris
Dean Varona, Ramiro Areces, Gov. DeSantos, and Ayana Harris
Law and Politics Dean Varona, Ramiro Areces, Gov. DeSantos, and Ayana Harris

University of Miami alumni appointed to 11th Judicial Circuit Court

University of Miami alumni were among a number of new judges named by Gov. Ron DeSantis at a news conference Monday on the Coral Gables campus.

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Law and Politics Human trafficking hearing
Law and Politics Human trafficking hearing
Law and Politics Human trafficking hearing
Law and Politics Human trafficking hearing

Fighting a trafficking epidemic

Miller School of Medicine professor JoNell Potter testifies before a Congressional subcommittee on human trafficking.

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Human trafficking hearing
Human trafficking hearing
Human trafficking hearing
Law and Politics Human trafficking hearing

Fighting a trafficking epidemic

Miller School of Medicine professor JoNell Potter testifies before a Congressional subcommittee on human trafficking.

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Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair
Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair
Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair
Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair

Varona honored with Massey Chair

The investiture of the School of Law Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair took place Monday.

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Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair
Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair
Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair
Law and Politics Investiture of Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair

Varona honored with Massey Chair

The investiture of the School of Law Dean Anthony E. Varona as the M. Minnette Massey Chair took place Monday.

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Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.
Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.
Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.
Law and Politics Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.

A climate mission in Madrid

Follow students in the University of Miami School of Law and their law professor, Jessica Owley, as they file daily dispatches from the United Nations COP25 climate change conference in Madrid.

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Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.
Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.
Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.
Law and Politics Three students from University of Miami Law School professor of law Jessica Owley’s UN negotiations class are in Madrid for the first week of the COP25 climate change summit.

A climate mission in Madrid

Follow students in the University of Miami School of Law and their law professor, Jessica Owley, as they file daily dispatches from the United Nations COP25 climate change conference in Madrid.

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Orcas swim at sunset off the coast of Tromso, Norway, a gateway to the high Arctic Circle.
Law and Politics Orcas swim at sunset off the coast of Tromso, Norway, a gateway to the high Arctic Circle.

Celebrating—and protecting—nature’s bounty

The University of Miami’s Natalie Barefoot is celebrating Thanksgiving week alongside orcas and humpback whales, as part of an all-women research expedition.

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Orcas swim at sunset off the coast of Tromso, Norway, a gateway to the high Arctic Circle.
Orcas swim at sunset off the coast of Tromso, Norway, a gateway to the high Arctic Circle.
Orcas swim at sunset off the coast of Tromso, Norway, a gateway to the high Arctic Circle.
Law and Politics Orcas swim at sunset off the coast of Tromso, Norway, a gateway to the high Arctic Circle.

Celebrating—and protecting—nature’s bounty

The University of Miami’s Natalie Barefoot is celebrating Thanksgiving week alongside orcas and humpback whales, as part of an all-women research expedition.

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Jeanine Anez, the second vice president of Bolivia's Senate is serving as interim president in the wake of Evo Morales' resignation
Jeanine Anez, the second vice president of Bolivia's Senate is serving as interim president in the wake of Evo Morales' resignation
Jeanine Anez, the second vice president of Bolivia's Senate is serving as interim president in the wake of Evo Morales' resignation
Law and Politics Jeanine Anez, the second vice president of Bolivia's Senate is serving as interim president in the wake of Evo Morales' resignation

Witnessing Bolivia’s power vacuum

Political scientist Calla Hummel, who was in Bolivia during its flawed election, shares her insights on President Evo Morales’ sudden resignation.

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Jeanine Anez, the second vice president of Bolivia's Senate is serving as interim president in the wake of Evo Morales' resignation
Jeanine Anez, the second vice president of Bolivia's Senate is serving as interim president in the wake of Evo Morales' resignation
Jeanine Anez, the second vice president of Bolivia's Senate is serving as interim president in the wake of Evo Morales' resignation
Law and Politics Jeanine Anez, the second vice president of Bolivia's Senate is serving as interim president in the wake of Evo Morales' resignation

Witnessing Bolivia’s power vacuum

Political scientist Calla Hummel, who was in Bolivia during its flawed election, shares her insights on President Evo Morales’ sudden resignation.

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