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Blasphemy isn’t just a problem in the Muslim world The Conversation: Steve Pinkerton, a lecturer in the Department of English, wrote about how blasphemy laws in Muslim and Western nations compare and contrast. Republished by Huffington Post, Crux, Live Science, Real Clear Religion and Religion…

Automotive industry braces for ‘talent crisis’ in tooling MiBiz: Susan Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics, discussed wage issues in the tool-and-die industry.

John Broich, Case Western Reserve University – 1984 The Academic Minute: John Broich, associate professor of history, discussed George Orwell’s 1984’s recent return to the bestseller list.

First U.S. ‘dementia village’ recreates a happier time Next Avenue: Peter Whitehouse, professor of neurology, explained how reminiscence therapy can help patients with dementia. “Reminiscence therapy can be a powerful tool for dementia patients,” he said. “It makes those with Alzheimer’s more…

Prenatal cocaine exposure doubles teenage drug abuse risk Yahoo News: Sonia Minnes, an associate professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, led a research study finding prenatal cocaine exposure makes teenagers twice as likely to use tobacco and marijuana…

The myth of gerrymandering and polarization LifeZette: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science, discussed how gerrymandering works.

Cleveland cures Cleveland Magazine: Stanton Gerson, the Asa and Patricia Shiverick- Jane Shiverick (Tripp) Professor of Hematological Oncology and director of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, discussed his efforts on the Cancer Moonshot Initiative. Steven Houser, associate professor of…

Ohio's spending on opioid addiction treatment drugs Vivitrol and Suboxone spikes, spurs debate on what treatments work The Plain Dealer: Ted Parran, associate professor of medicine, discussed treatment for those with opioid addictions.

On trade, a politically feisty Trump risks economic damage The New York Times: Susan Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics, weighed in on dialogue surrounding trade policy.

Court agrees to hold off ruling on carbon restrictions ABC News: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, weighed in on the postponement of a ruling on lawsuits challenging limits to carbon emissions. "The court doesn't want to rule on something that doesn't have to be ruled…