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Antidepressant Treatment for Postpartum Depression May Be Overprescribed

In countries like the U.S. and the Netherlands, antidepressants are a commonly prescribed treatment for postpartum depression. But a new study by…

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Book by G. John Ikenberry Named Among ‘Best of the Year’ by Foreign Affairs

A book written by international relations theorist G. John Ikenberry has been named among Foreign Affairs’ “Best of the Year.” It was also a finalist…

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Native American Deaths from COVID-19 Highest Among Racial Groups

Native Americans experience substantially greater rates of COVID-19 mortality compared with other racial and ethnic groups, according to a new study…

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Book by Harold James Named to Financial Times’ Best Books of 2021: Politics List

A book authored by historian Harold James has been named to the Financial Times’ Best Books of 2021: Politics list.

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Endnotes: Indebted Societies (Andreas Wiedemann)

Whether it be earning a college degree, buying a house, or addressing income shortfalls, access to credit is essential for many people’s well-being…

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Lead Remediation Efforts Show Promise for Safe Drinking Water in New York City Public Schools

Since the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, many states have passed legislation requiring public schools to assess and treat lead in their drinking…

BONUS: What Makes the Senior Thesis So Cool?

The senior thesis requirement is unique to Princeton, providing a memorable opportunity for students to delve into topics of their interest…

Climate Change Creates a “Perfect Storm” for Migration

Climate change and migration are deeply interrelated; extreme climate conditions compound factors like disease, economic insecurity, and violence in…

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Immigration Boosts U.S. Life Expectancy

If immigrants to the United States formed their own country, their pre-COVID-19 life expectancies would exceed or match those of the world’s leaders…

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SPIA Reacts: Haitians at the Texas Border

Thousands of Haitian migrants flocked to Del Rio, Texas, in recent weeks to attempt border crossing into the U.S. Since then, the Department of…

Community-Based Visa Plans Could Change Immigration Policy

Immigration is a heated and deadlocked policy issue in the U.S. Abraham Waserstein ’21 studied its history, noting that after 1965 and the…

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SPIA Reacts: Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan

The Taliban stormed Kabul on Sunday, stealing control of Afghanistan from the Afghan government. Now, Afghans and Americans present in the country…

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The False Promises of More Immigration Enforcement

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Yasmin Elhady MPP ’15

Yasmin Elhady MPP ’15 is an attorney, public policy specialist, and stand-up comedian. She’s performed all over Washington, D.C., including at The…

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Immigration & White Xenophobia in the United States (Doug Massey)

On the campaign trail in 2015, candidate Donald Trump referred to Mexicans as “criminals” and “rapists,” inciting disdain from Hispanics, Latinos,…

Marta Tienda

Tienda to Serve as President of American Academy of Political and Social Science

Marta Tienda, a leading sociologist and immigration expert, will be the next president of the American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS…

Marta Tienda

Tienda Named Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar

Professor Marta Tienda is among the 13 academics who are part of the 2021-2022 Phi Beta Kappa Society’s Visiting Scholars Program. These scholars…

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Despite Sea-Level Rise Risks, Migration to Some Threatened Coastal Areas May Increase

In coming decades as coastal communities around the world are expected to encounter sea-level rise, the general expectation has been that people’s…

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Covid-19 Reduced U.S. life Expectancy, Especially Among Black and Latino Populations

The Covid-19 pandemic, which claimed more than 336,000 lives in the United States in 2020, has significantly affected life expectancy, University of…

WWS Reacts: Trump’s Border Wall, DACA and "Chain Migration"

So-called “chain migration” is in the news again as House Republicans try to introduce a government funding bill that includes $5 billion in funding…

WWS Reacts: The Killing of Jamal Khashoggi

Tensions continue to flair between Saudi Arabia and Turkey over the killing of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi — with mixed accounts from…

Politics & Polls #111: How Technology Changed Illicit Trade

Technological innovations have fundamentally altered the landscape of illicit trade. From war lords to state actors, top-down forces have harnessed…

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…

Mental Health Declining Among Disadvantaged American Adults

American adults of low socioeconomic status report increasing mental distress and worsening well-being, according to a new study by Princeton…

Q&A: America's Unifying Role in a Turbulent World

From Korea to Afghanistan, the U.S. military has waged war in pursuit of peace. Yet, have these military interventions — which have cost thousands of…