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April 27, 2017
Politics & Polls #41: Trump’s First 100 Days
The first 100 days of Trump’s presidency have been a whirlwind of victories and setbacks, leaving Americans with mixed opinions about President Trump and how the next four years could unfold. While his approval ratings are at historic lows and he has yet to enact any major legislation, his supporters have been pleased with the…
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April 26, 2017
9 Points Saturday to Help Princeton Women’s Lacrosse Win the Ivy Title
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April 26, 2017
WWS Reacts: Le Pen vs. Macron in France’s Presidential Election
In their first round of voting, French citizens advanced Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron — two candidates outside of the traditional left-right party structure — through to the May 7 presidential run-off. Macron, a 39-year-old centrist from En Marche!, his newly formed social-liberal movement, has never held elected office…
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April 20, 2017
News Clips: Week of Apr. 17 - 23
The following is a compilation of media clips in which WWS faculty members have been mentioned, cited or quoted. This list is updated weekly. If an item is missing, please email extaff@princeton.edu, and we will add it promptly.Ignored: The despair crisis facing white millennialsRed Alert Politics (Anne Case)Anne Case on…
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April 20, 2017
Politics & Polls #40: The 115th Congress with Rep. Leonard Lance (R-N.J.)
From Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election to the looming federal budget negotiations, the 115th U.S. Congress currently has a full plate. What other challenges might today’s Congress face in the months ahead?In this episode of Politics & Polls, Professor Sam Wang interviews Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ) about…
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April 18, 2017
Woos Help Trentonians Tackle Tax Season
Today is Tax Day in the United States. Many U.S. residents struggle with the daunting task of preparing accurate income tax returns, or paying the necessary fees to do so — whether for the use of online software such as TurboTax, or a visit to an independent tax accountant.For the past four years, local low-income clients at…
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April 18, 2017
University Names West College for Toni Morrison; Wilson School Auditorium for Arthur Lewis
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April 18, 2017
The Fight for Democracy in the Western Balkans
Emerging democracies face all sorts of challenges, from ensuring freedom of the press to addressing human rights deficits. A fall 2016 graduate policy workshop, “Managing Elections in Fragile States,” took students more than 4,500 miles from Princeton, to research the successes and challenges of electoral processes in the…
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April 14, 2017
Four Princeton Nobel Laureates Share Wisdom, Parting Advice to Graduating Seniors, Kishan Moderates Panel on April 14, Part of the Last Lectures Series
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April 13, 2017
Trust in Local Community Leads to Better Long-Term Decisions Among the Poor
Would you rather receive $100 today or $125 in three months? Recent studies show those at the lowest income levels typically choose the $100 now, favoring immediate rewards over larger, delayed payoffs. However, this type of short-term decision-making often leaves individuals worse off financially, making it increasingly…