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Campbell Quoted in Guardian on the Death of Haiti's President

Horace Campbell, professor of political science, was quoted in The Guardian article, "What do we know about investigation into the assassination of Haiti’s president?" 
July 22, 2021

See related: Crime & Violence, International Affairs, Latin America & the Caribbean

In USA Today, Jennifer Montez Discusses Life Expectancy, COVID-19

Read more in the USA Today article, "US life expectancy decreased by 1.5 years during the pandemic – the largest drop since WWII." 
July 21, 2021

See related: COVID-19, Health Policy, Longevity, United States

Harrington Meyer quoted in NY Times piece on vacationing with grandparents

Madonna Harrington Meyer, university professor of sociology and author of "Grandmothers at Work," is included in the New York Times article, "How to Have a Fun, Multigenerational Family Vacation." 
July 19, 2021

See related: Aging, Mental Health, Parenting & Family, United States

Popp cited in New York Times article on green jobs

David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs, is included in the New York Times article, "Building Solar Farms May Not Build the Middle Class."
July 16, 2021

See related: Climate Change, Economic Policy, Energy, Labor, Sustainability, United States

Jacobson discusses US withdrawal from Afghanistan in The Conversation

In "The US withdraws from Afghanistan after 20 years of war: 4 questions about this historic moment," published by The Conversation, Assistant Dean for Washington Programs Mark Jacobson offers both personal and professional perspectives on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
July 15, 2021

See related: Afghanistan, International Affairs, United States

Bendix interviewed by NBCLX on climate change, wildfires

Jacob Bendix, professor of geography and the environment, was interviewed on NBCLX's LX News about the impact of climate change on wildfires.
July 15, 2021

See related: Climate Change, Natural Disasters, United States, Wildfires

In AP report, Monnat weighs in on record US overdose deaths

Read more in the Associated Press article, "US overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last year." 
July 15, 2021

See related: Addiction, COVID-19, United States

Reeher quoted in LocalSYR article on gun buyback programs

Professor Grant Reeher says the amount of guns in the United States keeps growing. When it comes to homicides, he says money should be invested in programs in the places where gun crimes and gang violence happen the most.
July 13, 2021

See related: Crime & Violence, Law, State & Local, United States

Michelmore weighs in on Child Tax Credit payments in BBC, MarktetWatch

July 13, 2021

See related: Child & Elder Care, Parenting & Family, State & Local, United States

Campbell speaks to LA Times about assassination of Haiti's president

Read more in the Los Angeles Times article, "Who killed Haiti’s president? Plot thickens as Moise’s guards come under scrutiny." 
July 13, 2021

See related: Crime & Violence, Foreign Policy, International Affairs, International Agreements, Latin America & the Caribbean

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