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January 09, 2020
Modernizing Congress: Task Force Suggests Innovative Recommendations
Concerns about the state of Congress have sparked a number of reform efforts. Among these was the creation of a new Congressional committee: the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress.To contribute to this effort, the American Political Science Association created the Task Force Project on Congressional Reform, which…
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January 09, 2020
Politics & Polls #166: Youth Activism in 2020
Youth-led movements are sweeping the country. Over the past few years, young people have sparked movements to combat issues ranging from gun violence to climate change. These activists have organized protests, occupied state capitol buildings, and encouraged voter registration. And with youth voter turnout at a four-decade high…
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January 07, 2020
Grant Awarded to Program on Science and Global Security to Advance Nuclear Arms Control
A $600,000 grant was awarded to Princeton University’s Program on Science and Global Security (SGS) by the Carnegie Corporation of New York for work on reducing nuclear risks through research, policy engagement, and training.The new grant will support SGS activities aiming to provide technical and policy analysis to reduce the…
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January 06, 2020
New Data on State and Local Business Tax Incentives Across the U.S.
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December 27, 2017
News Clips: Week of Dec. 11 - 17
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.Ethics in policy: facing trade-offs to help citizens live a life they valueThe Mandarin (Eldar Shafir…
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December 27, 2017
News Clips: Week of Dec. 18 - 24
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.Life Expectancy Drops Again As Opioid Deaths Surge In U.S.NPR (Anne Case and Angus Deaton)Americans'…
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December 27, 2017
News Clips: Week of Dec. 25 - 31
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.Study: More low birth-weight babies born near fracking wellsElko Daily Free Press (Janet Currie)Study…
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December 20, 2017
Politics & Polls #71: Inside the Mind of Donald Trump
What’s going on in the mind of President Donald Trump? Journalist Ellis Henican provides a humorous, illustrated look into the president’s psyche in a new book, “Trumpitude.” He discusses this and more with professor Julian Zelizer in this episode.ABOUT THE HOSTSZelizer is the Malcolm Stevenson Forbes, Class of 1941 Professor…
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December 14, 2017
Politics & Polls #70: Alabama’s Senate Race
Democrat Doug Jones won a pivotal Alabama Senate seat Dec. 12, a victory carrying with it significant national consequences. Jones, a former U.S. attorney, defeated Republican Roy S. Moore, a former chief justice who’s been ensnarled in claims of sexual harassment.Professors Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the race results…
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December 13, 2017
Hydraulic Fracturing Negatively Impacts Infant Health
From North Dakota to Ohio to Pennsylvania, hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, has transformed small towns into energy powerhouses. While some see the new energy boom as benefiting the local economy and decreasing U.S. reliance on foreign oil, others fear the potential health and environmental consequences that come…