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What happens to civil liberties and human rights when executive power expands, courts are tested like never before, and even birthright citizenship is being attacked? We’ll break down the stakes for democracy, equality and the rule of law in Trump’s second term.Join us to learn what’s at risk - and what we can do about it…

The ERS Seminar Series is hosted by Jennifer Jennings, director. The series features works in progress by Princeton graduate students and faculty from universities across the U.S., focusing on current interdisciplinary education-related topics. The seminars are open to students, faculty and staff. Lunch provided. No…

Stewardship in the 21st Century: Lessons from the Gates FoundationThis fireside chat will explore what it means to be a steward of resources, mission, and reputation at the highest level. Drawing on her leadership role at the Gates Foundation, Carolyn will discuss how institutions can manage vast resources responsibly, and…

On June 3, 2025, the Gulf Research Center (GRC) and the Afghanistan Policy Lab at Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs co-hosted a closed-door webinar titled “Rethinking Afghanistan-Gulf Relations in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape.” The session brought together experts and policymakers to examine…

Benjamin H. Bradlow is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and International Affairs at Princeton University, jointly appointed in the School of Public and International Affairs and the Department of Sociology.

What if everything we understood about gun violence was wrong? In 2007, economist Jens Ludwig moved to the South Side of Chicago to research two big questions: Why does gun violence happen, and is there anything we can do about it? Almost two decades later, the answers aren’t what he expected.

Celebrated author Michael Lewis ‘82 will talk about his new edited volume Who Is Government?: The Untold Story of Public Service, a timely meditation on the purpose of government and the dedicated and creative people behind the term "bureaucracy.’ Contributing authors Dave Eggers and Casey Cep will join in the conversation,…

A reception and reflection on the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop,” which he delivered on April 3, the day before his assassination. Following a screening of the speech, a panel will discuss Dr. King's economic vision and its relevance for our moment. In partnership with…

Case Summary: In Plyler v. Doe (1982), four Mexican-American families challenged a Texas law that withheld from public schools any state funds for educating undocumented children. Their own school district was charging $1000 per undocumented child to compensate for lost funding.