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Amy Brown

Amy graduated from DePauw University in 2017, and was a Hillman Intern and the Digital Media Assistant Managing Editor at the Prindle Institute for Ethics. At DePauw, she was an Honor Scholar and Political Science major with a Russian studies minor. She has spent time abroad in the Czech Republic and now works in Washington, D.C.

Medicine

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7 Jan 2015

Dying with Dignity

Death with dignity is increasingly becoming a prominent social issue. In November, 29-year-old Brittany Maynard decided to end her life after receiving a prognosis of six months to live after … Continue reading "Dying with Dignity"

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Education

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7 Jan 2015

Ethics of the Virtual Snow Day

Across the country, schools are experiencing high numbers of school cancellations due to weather and illness outbreaks. While usually these events bring a couple of days off for students, many … Continue reading "Ethics of the Virtual Snow Day"

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All Clubs Are Created Equal

For more than a year, students at North Putnam High School – not far from the Prindle Institute – have been attempting to form a Gay-Straight Alliance club. On November … Continue reading "All Clubs Are Created Equal"

6 Jan 2015

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Police at the Ferguson protests

Freedom of Speech: The Ferguson Grand Jury

The role of a Grand Jury is to secretly examine all evidence of a case and decide if there is reason to indict at individual. In the case of the … Continue reading "Freedom of Speech: The Ferguson Grand Jury"

5 Jan 2015

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The NYPD and Mayor de Blasio

In the wake of the lack of indictments of police in the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, both black men killed by white police officers, tension is high. … Continue reading "The NYPD and Mayor de Blasio"

5 Jan 2015

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Ethics in the Boston Marathon Bombing Trial

The trial of Dzhokar Tsarnaev, one of the alledged bombers from the Boston Marathon Bombing in 2013, will begin today with jury selection. Tsarnev has pleaded not guilty. His lawyers … Continue reading "Ethics in the Boston Marathon Bombing Trial"

5 Jan 2015

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"Enhanced Interrogation" versus Torture

On December 9, the Senate released their assessment of CIA documents relating to “enhanced interrogation.” The question of course is whether “enhanced interrogation” was anything other than torture. The report includes … Continue reading "“Enhanced Interrogation” versus Torture"

10 Dec 2014

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Rap on Facebook and the Supreme Court

Facebook is a place used for self-expression; many people use it to update others about their lives or post about how they’re feeling. Anthony Elonis, a man from Pennslyvania, used … Continue reading "Rap on Facebook and the Supreme Court"

2 Dec 2014

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#ThanksMichelleObama: Ethics and School Lunches

School lunches have never been popular. Culturally, school lunches are something often complained about by students for being bland and unappetizing, and by parents as being unhealthy and processed. Michelle Obama’s … Continue reading "#ThanksMichelleObama: Ethics and School Lunches"

25 Nov 2014

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Technology and Police Brutality

When someone is being recorded, one is more aware of their actions; this applies to even police officers. With many cases of police brutality occurring throughout America, from Ferguson to … Continue reading "Technology and Police Brutality"

19 Nov 2014

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A Free and Open Internet

On Monday, President Obama announced that “a free and open Internet was as critical to Americans’ lives as electricity and telephone service” and should be regulated as such. This approach, called … Continue reading "A Free and Open Internet"

12 Nov 2014

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The Ethics of an Epidemic

As the outbreak of Ebola enters its seventh month, the ethical dilemmas facing the world continue to increase. While the issue of experimental treatments remains unresolved (see my previous post … Continue reading "The Ethics of an Epidemic"

29 Oct 2014

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The Ethics of Cultural Appropriation Event Recap

Is it ever alright to take elements of a culture that is not your own and apply it to yourself? Be that in music, fashion, food, or events – is … Continue reading "The Ethics of Cultural Appropriation Event Recap"

17 Oct 2014

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Twitter, Transparency, and National Security

Government surveillance is a political hot topic, and Twitter has now taken its stand on it. The company has decided to sue the U.S. Government about a law that does … Continue reading "Twitter, Transparency, and National Security"

7 Oct 2014

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Striking Syria: Civilian Casualties

The White House announced that it has adopted a looser policy on airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria. The United States has been conducting airstrikes against ISIS, and … Continue reading "Striking Syria: Civilian Casualties"

30 Sep 2014

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The FDA and Banning Shock Therapy

The FDA is currently debating whether skin shocking devices should be banned for use on patients with autism and developmental/intellectual disabilities that display self-harmful or violent behaviors. The only treatment … Continue reading "The FDA and Banning Shock Therapy"

23 Sep 2014

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ZMapp: The Solution to Ebola?

The outbreak of Ebola in Western Africa has captivated the international community since it began in February 2014. Although Ebola has broken out before, this is the largest outbreak ever. … Continue reading "ZMapp: The Solution to Ebola?"

16 Sep 2014

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