Can a Hashtag Offer Any Help to Abducted Girls

G. Nelson Bass, J.D., Ph.D.,  was quoted in Matt Sedensky’s article, “Can a Hashtag Offer Any Help to Abducted Girls?” for the Associated Press. His comments focused on the effects a social media campaign can have in bringing global attention a particular cause, as in this case the #BringBackOurGirls campaign – regarding the kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls.

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