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September 12, 2016
Case, Deaton and Krueger Named to POLITICO 50
Each year, POLITICO Magazine publishes its distinguished POLITICO 50 list, recognizing the key thinkers, doers and visionaries who are behind the most influential ideas in American politics. The bipartisan list casts a wide net among lawmakers, writers, inventors, activists, entertainers, economists and more — last year’s…
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September 08, 2016
Politics & Polls #10: Race & Party Politics
In one of the most powerful transformations in the history of American politics, African Americans shifted loyalties to the Democratic Party while Republicans became the party of racial conservatism.How and why did this happen? Did certain moments in history cause this bipartisan ‘racial realignment?’ How has this realignment…
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September 08, 2016
Sharing Stories Synchronizes Group Memories
Consider your memories of 9/11. What time was it when you learned about the attack? Where were you? Who were you with?By simply retrieving these memories, you are reinforcing how you remember this event. At the same time, you’re pushing out more trivial memories, like what time you ate breakfast that day or what time you went…
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September 07, 2016
Kahn Receives Award from American Veterinary Epidemiology Society
The American Veterinary Epidemiology Society (AVES) has awarded Dr. Laura H. Kahn with the K.F. Meyer/James H. Steele Gold-Headed Cane Award for 2016. Since its inception in 1964, the annual award has recognized more than 75 distinguished scientists for their career accomplishments and contributions to veterinary epidemiology,…
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September 07, 2016
Seeing the Forest for the Trees: World's Largest Reforestation Program Overlooks Wildlife
After years of environmental destruction, China has spent billions of dollars on the world's largest reforestation program, converting a combined area nearly the size of New York and Pennsylvania back to forest.The government-backed effort, known as the Grain-for-Green Program, has transformed 28 million hectares (69.2 million…
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September 06, 2016
News Clips: Week of September 5-11
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.Late shift is rare, but possibleHanford Sentinel (Julian Zelizer)Life after UberMG Magazine (Alan…
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August 29, 2016
News Clips: Week of August 29-September 4
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.News Analysis: Trailing in polls, Trump faces uphill struggle to catch upChina Economic Net (Julian…
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August 25, 2016
Politics & Polls #9: Top Three Campaign Moments
Game-changing events often occur during presidential campaigns. These moments — which can transform party dynamics, voters and even the candidates themselves — oftentimes influence the outcome of the election. But what about the 2016 presidential campaign? Have we seen moments like these? And, if we have, are they even worth…
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August 22, 2016
News Clips: Week of August 22-28
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.Could Trump turn the tide post-Labor Day?CNN (by Julian Zelizer)Mixed Messages Threaten Fed’s…
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August 18, 2016
Politics & Polls #8: All About Polls
From straw polls of the 19th century to modern polling of today, polls have played a significant role in the American political landscape. But what is a poll? With dozens of new polls coming out every week, how can we make sense of the data onslaught? Is there a way to reduce the confusion? And what role can polls play in 2016,…