Support from Adult Children and Parental Health in Rural America
"Support from Adult Children and Parental Health in Rural America," co-authored by Associate Professor of Sociology Shannon Monnat, was published in the Journal of Rural Social Sciences.
See related: Aging, Child & Elder Care
Saba Siddiki Named Chapple Professor
Saba Siddiki has been named the Chapple Family Professor of Citizenship and Democracy at the Maxwell School. She is the fourth faculty member to hold the professorship, created in 2006 with a gift from alumnus and Maxwell School Advisory Board member John H. Chapple ’75 B.A. (PSc)/’11 Hon.
See related: Giving, Promotions & Appointments
Post-Corona Balanced-Budget SuperStimulus: The Case for Shifting Taxes onto Land
The post-Corona economic environment puts a premium on finding fiscal means to stimulate the economy while continuing to finance current levels of expenditures and debt. Michael Kumhof, Nicolaus Tideman, Michael Hudson, and Charles A Goodhart find that the US share of land in total nonfinancial assets is more than 50%, so that the tax base is very large.
McDowell Discusses Impact of Western Sanctions on Russia in Hill Times, War on the Rocks
Daniel McDowell, associate professor of political science, reviewed the impact of Wester sanctions on Russia in The Hill Times and War on the Rocks.
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine
Maxwell to Honor Champions of Public Service with Inaugural Awards of Excellence
The awards will be presented at an event at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, April 7.
See related: Awards & Honors
Lovely Talks to CBS News, WPR About Businesses No Longer Doing Business in Russia
Professor Mary Lovely spoke to CBS News and Wisconsin Public Radio about businesses that have stopped doing business in Russia.
Taylor Weighs in on Putin’s State of Mind in Foreign Policy and Riddle Articles
Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Foreign Policy article, "Has Putin Lost the Plot?" He also authored an article, "Has Putin Lost It?" that was published by Riddle.
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine
COVID-19 Deaths Soared among U.S. Whites in 2021
While people of color have borne the brunt of lives lost throughout the pandemic, the growth in White deaths from COVID-19 outpaced deaths among other racial/ethnic groups in 2021.
Andrew Cohen talks to CNY Central About Crimes of Opportunity
Andrew Cohen, Dr. Walter Montgomery and Marian Gruber Professor of History, spoke to CNY Central about crimes of opportunity at Destiny USA.
See related: Crime & Violence, United States
Heflin Discusses Teen Food Insecurity, Education on This Week in Sociological Perspective Podcast
Professor Colleen Heflin was interviewed on the This Week in Sociological Perspective podcast about her upcoming paper, "Exposure to Food Insecurity during Adolescence and Educational Attainment."
See related: Children, Adolescents, Food Security, Social Justice, U.S. Education, United States
Landes Weighs in on CDC Recognizing People with IDD Are at Higher Risk of COVID in Disability Scoop
Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology, was quoted in the Disability Scoop article, "CDC Adds IDD To List Of Conditions At Increased Risk From COVID-19."
See related: COVID-19, IDD, United States
Campbell Piece on Meaning of the Russian Military Invasion of Ukraine Published in CounterPunch
"Testing New Weapon Systems: Meaning of the Russian Military Intervention into Ukraine," written by Professor Horace Campbell, was published in CounterPunch.
Sultana Comments on IPCC Climate Report on Sustain What Webcast
Farhana Sultana, associate professor of geography and the environment, discussed the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on global warming.
See related: Climate Change, Sustainability
What’s at Stake in Ukraine? Maxwell Faculty Examine the Impact of Russia’s Invasion
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs hosted a panel discussion and Q&A Monday, titled “What’s at Stake in Ukraine?” The event brought together respected faculty experts who examined the repercussions of Russia’s invasion.
See related: International Affairs, International Governmental Organizations, NATO, Russia, Ukraine
Origins of the Mass Party: Dispossession and the Party-Form in Mexico and Bolivia in Comparative Perspective
See related: Government, Latin America & the Caribbean, Political Parties
Khalil Quoted in Morning Consult Piece on Invasion of Ukraine, Political Boosts in the West
Osamah Khalil, associate professor of history, was quoted in the Morning Consult article, "Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Brings Varying Political Boosts for Leaders of Western Response."
McDowell Discusses the Financial Sanctions Targeting Russia with Marketplace and the Washington Post
Associate Professor of Political Science Daniel McDowell discussed the financial sanctions imposed by the West on Russia with Marketplace and in his article published in the Washington Post.
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine, United States
Most Home-Delivered Meal Recipients with Dementia Receive Support from Friends and Family, but More Social Activity is Needed
This research brief shows that home-delivered meal recipients with dementia receive significant support from friends and family, but 83% would like more social activity.
Taylor Interviewed by 3AW Radio, Daily Express and Fox Nation on the Conflict in Ukraine
Professor Brian Taylor discussed Russia, Putin and the conflict in Ukraine with 3AW Radio, Daily Express and Fox Nation.
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine, United States
Lovely Weighs in on Russia’s Economic Reliance on China in Axios Article
Professor Mary Lovely was quoted in the Axios article, "Western sanctions tie Russia even tighter to China."
See related: China, Economic Policy, Russia, Trade