Counting disability in the National Health Interview Survey and its consequence: Comparing the American Community Survey to the Washington Group disability measures
"Counting disability in the National Health Interview Survey and its consequence: Comparing the American Community Survey to the Washington Group disability measures," co-authored by Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology, was published in Disability and Health Journal.
See related: Disability, Longevity, Research Methods, United States
Yingyi Ma Examines Declining Enrollment of Chinese Students in the US in Brookings Article
"During my conversations with Tsinghua University faculty and students regarding whether they would consider studying in the United States, they expressed fear and anxiety about what they perceive as 'a hostile America' toward China—specifically, the U.S. policies targeting Chinese talent and the broader anti-China rhetoric," Yingyi Ma, professor of sociology.
See related: China, U.S. Education, United States
The Politics of the Gender Gap in COVID-19: Partisanship, Health Behavior, and Policy Preferences in the US
"The Politics of the Gender Gap in COVID-19: Partisanship, Health Behavior, and Policy Preferences in the US," co-authored by Shana Gadarian, professor and chair of political science, was published in the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law.
See related: COVID-19, Gender and Sex, Political Parties, United States
Stronger Regulations on Air Pollution Could Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Rates
Alumnus Ryan Smith Combines Love of Law and Sports With His Passion for Journalism
He anchors ESPN’s flagship show, ‘SportsCenter,’ and is a Sports Emmy-winning host of ESPN’s ‘Outside the Lines’ and ‘E:60’ programs.
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Stronger Regulations on Air Pollution Could Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Rates
In Memoriam: Susan M. Walter, Advisor and Advocate
Susan M. Walter ’69 B.A. (Hist)/’71 M.A. (PSc) passed away on April, 23, 2023, at the age of 75. She had a distinguished career in government and private industry and authored two books.
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In Memoriam: Chris Snow, NHL Manager and Advocate
Chris Snow ’03 B.A. (PSt) passed away on Sept. 30, 2023, at the age of 42. He had a successful career in professional hockey and publicly lobbied, fundraised and raised awareness to help find a cure for ALS.
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In Memoriam: Thomas P. Lauth, Higher Education Leader
Thomas P. Lauth ’76 Ph.D. (PSc) passed away on May 13, 2023, at the age of 85. He was a highly regarded professor and administrator.
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Khalil Talks to Al Jazeera About the US Proposing the Palestinian Authority Should Rule Over Gaza
“At several different levels, this is just a pure pipe dream,” Osamah Khalil, professor of history, says of handing Gaza to the Palestinian Authority. Khalil says the Biden administration is facing mounting pressure over its support for Israel, due to the atrocities it is accused of committing in Gaza.
See related: Conflict, Foreign Policy, Government, Middle East & North Africa, United States
History Student Otto Sutton Receives Wortman Scholarship
Otto Sutton, also a 2023-24 Remembrance Scholar, will use the funding to conduct archival research in Washington, D.C.
See related: Academic Scholarships, Student Experience
Huber Weighs In on Biden’s Absence at the COP28 Climate Change Conference in RM.id Article
"President Biden promised a 'whole of government' approach to the climate crisis after taking office. But his absence at the COP28 meeting signals a lack of interest in the dangers of the ongoing climate crisis. Given that the United States is the world's largest emitter, this should be an international scandal," says Matthew Huber, professor of geography and the environment.
See related: China, Climate Change, Government, United States
Maxwell Agreement with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Expands Partnership
Participants in the organization’s leadership programs receive tuition discounts if admitted to one of several Maxwell programs.
See related: Government, LatinX, United States
Reeher Speaks to The Hill About Trump, 2024 Presidential Election
“Some of these polls are really in a way approval ratings of President Biden, which we know are not great,” says Grant Reeher, director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute. “So it’s not so much people saying I’d rather have Donald Trump than Joe Biden, it’s people saying I’m not happy with where the country is going, and I want an alternative.”
See related: Federal, Political Parties, U.S. Elections, United States
Punch Quoted in BBC News Article on the Fentanyl Crisis in the US
Limiting supply of the drug alone will not solve the crisis, says Alexandra Punch, director of the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health. "What we're looking to solve is the mortality issue," she says. "I don't think we're going to solve the demand issue, because people are just going to find something different to use."
See related: Addiction, Opioids, U.S. Health Policy, United States
Assessment frequency and equity of the property tax: Latest evidence from Philadelphia
"Assessment frequency and equity of the property tax: Latest evidence from Philadelphia," co-authored by Yilin Hou, professor of public administration and international affairs, was published in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management.
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McDowell Contributes to Wilson Center Report on China’s Foreign Economic Policy
In his essay, the Maxwell School political scientist contends that Chinese bank expansion abroad may weaken Washington’s ability to leverage financial sanctions.
See related: China, Economic Policy, Foreign Policy, Global Governance
New Lerner Gift Amplifies the Impact of Healthy Mondays and Public Health Initiatives
A new $2.52 million gift to the Lerner Center and the Forever Orange Campaign from Helaine Lerner will help amplify the impact of the center’s work to educate, inspire and empower a new generation of advocates for public health.
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Sultana Discusses Carbon Inequality With BBC News Brasil and The Guardian
“Carbon inequality is effectively a colonisation of the atmosphere by the capitalist elite of the planet through hyper-consumption and pollution, while the cost of that climate coloniality is borne disproportionately by the marginalised and vulnerable communities in developing countries,” says Farhana Sultana, professor of geography and the environment.
See related: Climate Change, Colonialism
Murrett Talks to Newsweek About US’s Balancing Act in Preventing Conflict Escalation in Middle East
"It's a tough balancing act," says Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs. "The big issue is responding to attacks that are being done by Iranian surrogates in a measured way that has a deterrent effect but does not cause the tension that exists in the area in the conflict to expand to the next level."