Emily Dobson
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Fentanyl’s Rise on Darknet Markets (and How to Stop It)
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Over the past decade, opioid-related overdose has become the leading cause of death for American adults under age 50. During the same period, opioid deaths caused by synthetic narcotics increased 13-fold, and by 2017 they accounted for 60% of all opioid-related deaths. One drug compound dominates this category: fentanyl. Fentanyl’s…
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The Economics of Begging
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In cities around the globe, people can be found street-side asking for money. While there are some who chose to perform or sell small goods, others ask for cash without offering anything of value in return. These individuals, known as panhandlers, face harsh public scrutiny for begging, rather than working,…