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Deborah Ramirez in the Press

Deborah Ramirez for Northeastern Global News

Why comics and graphic novels like ‘Maus’ are effective teaching tools
A father and son look at a graphic novel

Why comics and graphic novels like ‘Maus’ are effective teaching tools

Hillary Chute says comics help kids understand "important contemporary issues—about what it means to have an identity that's accepted.”
3Qs: Debating the impact of ‘stand your ground’ laws

3Qs: Debating the impact of ‘stand your ground’ laws

The death of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed, black teenager shot by self-appointed community watch captain George Zimmerman in Florida, has sparked a turbulent nationwide dialogue on race and so-called “stand your ground” laws, which authorize the use of lethal force in cases of self-defense. On Tuesday, law professor Deborah Ramirez spoke at a panel convened by Congressional Democrats to address the case.
Fighting terror by building ties

Fighting terror by building ties

Law professor Deborah Ramirez leads a crusade to use community-based approaches to preventing terrorism.