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Politics & Polls #100: The Trump Presidency

In this special 100th episode of Politics & Polls, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang reflect on aspects of Donald Trump’s presidency that have surprised them both individually.Zelizer is surprised by public tolerance of Trump’s most controversial actions, especially his immigration policies and behavior during the Helsinki summit…

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Assault During Pregnancy Can Lead to Low Birth Weight and Pre-Term Babies

Physical assault during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, can significantly increase the rates of babies born at very low birth weights (under 3.3 pounds) and very pre-term (fewer than 34 weeks gestation), according to a study published by researchers at Princeton University, Stanford University and the University…

Kurtzer Argues Against American Recognition of Israeli Sovereignty over the Golan Heights

The Golan Heights is a strategically significant area that Israel occupied from Syria as a result of the 1967 war. Before the war, Syrian forces had shelled Israeli farmers and towns in the valley below the Heights. Golan’s status is to be decided by agreement on the basis of United Nations Resolution 242, adopted in 1967.In…

News Clips: July 23-29

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, email extaff@princeton.edu, and we will add it promptly.Survey: Social justice divides AmericansThe Conversation (by Marc Fleurbaey)Melania Trump’s Press Strategy…

Rafaela Dancygier

Dancygier’s Book on Muslims in European Politics Awarded 2018 Stein Rokkan Prize

A book by professor Rafaela Dancygier was named the winner of the 2018 Stein Rokkan Prize for Comparative Social Science Research.“Dilemmas of Inclusion: Muslims in European Politics” examines how minority groups are integrated into politics and explores how this inclusion influences the nature of party politics and electoral…

Rafaela Dancygier

News Clips: July 16-22

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.Research & commentary: Ohio licensing boards should prove their value to taxpayersThe Heartland…

Politics & Polls #99: Who is Atticus Finch?

Fictional work often stimulates a broader debate about politics and history. This was the case following the release of Harper Lee’s “Go Set a Watchman” in 2015. A beloved literary hero, Atticus Finch was remade into a bigoted antagonist.In today’s episode, historian and author Joseph Crespino joins Julian Zelizer to discuss…

Laura Williamson MPA '18

Laura Williamson MPA '18

Laura Williamson MPA '18

Politics & Polls #98: A Review of the Carter Presidency

Every so often, a presidency comes to be seen in a new light. An example of this is President Jimmy Carter, a man viewed by some as part of a troubled period in Democratic politics. A series of new books are shedding light on the Carter presidency, his legacy and what was happening in the 1970s.In this episode, Julian Zelizer…

Guess, McCarty Join Commission Focused on Facebook’s Influence Over Elections and Democracy

Two Princeton University professors are part of a new initiative that will help social scientists to study the spread of information and misinformation on Facebook, and its influence over elections and democracy.Andrew Guess and Nolan McCarty, both of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, are part of…