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Rob Gordon

Robert L. Gordon III MPA ’89

Using new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to improve humanity is at the core of Robert L. Gordon MPA '89's work. As chief growth…

Politics & Polls #227: 40 Acres, a Mule, and an Early Civil Rights Champion (Bruce Levine)

An often-forgotten champion for racial justice in America is Thaddeaus Stevens, a 19th century statesman. He was a leader of the young Republican…

Politics & Polls #226: Racism at its Roots (Don Lemon)

As America’s only Black prime-time anchor, Don Lemon's monologues on racism, antiracism, and the nation's systemic flaws speak for his millions of…

Politics & Polls #225: Conspiracies in American Politics (Michael Butter and Nancy Rosenblum)

Conspiracy theories are embedded in American history, though today they circulate at speeds we haven't seen before. Qanon, or Q, is a modern-day…

Politics & Polls #224: American Rescue Plan, Vaccines & the Filibuster

Within the first 100 days of Joe Biden’s presidency, he’s already signed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package as the vaccine roll-out is…

Politics & Polls #223: John Marshall's Full Legacy (Robert Strauss)

John Marshall may be one of the most influential founders to never become President. As an early chief justice, he was a principal founder of the U.S…

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Toxique: The Aftermath of French Nuclear Testing in the South Pacific

Between 1966 and 1996, the French government conducted 193 nuclear weapon tests in the islands of the South Pacific. These explosions profoundly…

Politics & Polls #222: How Ted Kennedy Championed Modern Liberalism

The story of liberalism isn't often told, especially as the conservative era has taken root. Yet, there was a key figure in the formation of modern…

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“Nerdy Girl” Princeton Alumni Battle Covid-19 “Infodemic”

As new variants of the novel coronavirus emerge and people consider whether to get vaccinated, it can be confusing to know where to turn and which…

#221: Is the Senate a Threat to Democracy? (Adam Jentleson)

Nearly every major decision governing the country bears the stamp of the U.S. Senate. Yet, the current makeup of the Senate — which is predominantly…

Politics & Polls #220: The President’s Cabinet (Lindsay Chervinsky)

Once all members are confirmed, President Joe Biden’s cabinet will be the most diverse group of advisers ever appointed. This team even includes…

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Diversity in Policing Can Improve Police-Civilian Interactions

The recent killings of Black Americans have reignited calls for policing reform, including proposals to diversify police departments, which have…

Politics & Polls #219: How War Shapes Us (Margaret MacMillan)

From World War I to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, conflict has long been a part of American history. These events have molded society and culture…

Politics & Polls #218: How the Religious Right May Have Provoked the Insurrection (Katherine Stewart)

At the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, religious messaging echoed through the streets as Christian-right activists protested the 2020…

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Politics & Polls #217: An Insurrection, an Inauguration & an Impeachment

January has been a politically charged month. Georgia flipped blue in two runoff U.S. Senate races, followed by a violent insurrection at the U…

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Politics & Polls #215: All About JFK (Fredrik Logevall)

Today, many are examining leadership in American politics. Historians, biographers, and journalists are turning to the past to uncover how leadership…

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Politics & Polls #214: Georgia Senate Runoff Election

Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang speculate on the Georgia Senate runoff election in this episode, which was recorded Jan. 5 — before the final outcome was…

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Politics & Polls #213: Millennials in Politics (Charlotte Alter)

A new generation in American politics is emerging as millennials are now taking up political offices. Emboldened and energized, these young leaders…

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Polarization Increases with Economic Decline, Becoming Cripplingly Contagious

The rise of populist movements is changing political systems around the world. As support for these “anti-elite” movements intensifies, many are…

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Politics & Polls #212: Writing About the Trump Era (Carlos Lozada)

Donald Trump’s presidency has undoubtedly changed American political history, which many authors — from historians to journalists — have tried to…

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Politics & Polls #211: How Strong is American Polity? (Jack Balkin)

Presidents have a unique way of shaping polity, though government strength is also tested in other ways. Party polarization, money in politics,…

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Politics & Polls #210: All About State Courts - Packing, Expansion & More (Marin Levy)

The unique circumstances of this year's elections created quite a stir among state courts regarding mail-in ballots, with some requiring intervention…

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Implementing Carbon Pricing during the Pandemic Could Help Countries Recover Greener, Smarter

Countries across the globe have been struggling to deal with the impact of Covid-19 and its accompanying economic slowdown. As economies “build back…

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People in Developing Countries Eat Less Bushmeat as They Migrate from Rural to Urban Areas

People around the world, especially in developing countries in Africa, Asia, and South America, consume wild game, or bushmeat, whether out of…

Ricky Hurtado

Ricky Hurtado MPA ’15

Ricky Hurtado MPA ’15 is a graduate alumnus of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. He grew up in a working class, immigrant…