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Sernett quoted in Slate article on new Harriet Tubman movie
"While she [Harriet Tubman] was certainly a nurse, spy, and scout for the Union Army, I think the claims that she was the first female general and commanded a raid are wishful thinking," says Milton Sernett, professor emeritus of history. He was interviewed for the Slate article "What’s Fact and What’s Fiction in Harriet."
11/4/2019

Banks weighs in on impeachment proceedings in China Daily, CNN
"If the public impeachment process builds the Ukraine abuse of office case clearly so that average Americans can see what the president did, it should lead to impeachment and a trial in the Senate," William C. Banks told China Daily. "From there on, everything depends on events that have yet to occur." Banks was also interviewed by CNN regarding the impeachment proceedings.
11/4/2019

Gadarian discusses voter turnout, local elections on WAER
Central New Yorkers face an election in November with dozens of local offices on the ballot for positions that decide things such as tax rates, education policy, and district lines. But voter turnout in elections with primarily local races has been historically low. Shana Gadarian joined WAER's Syracuse Speaks to discuss the importance of local elections and voter engagement.
11/1/2019

Rothenberg paper on intergroup contact, integration published in AER
"Unity in Diversity? How Intergroup Contact Can Foster Nation Building," co-authored by Alexander Rothenberg was published in American Economic Review. The authors use a population resettlement program in Indonesia to identify long-run effects of intergroup contact on national integration.
11/1/2019

Weschle paper on revolving door employment published in PSRM
"Campaign finance legislation and the supply-side of the revolving door," written by Simon Weschle, was published in Political Science Research and Methods. Weschle argues that one important institutional factor that shapes politicians' willingness to leave office for a private sector job is campaign finance legislation.
11/1/2019

Lovely speaks with BI, NPR, Wash Post about the US-China trade war
"The key issue is how long the trade disruptions between U.S. and China last," Mary Lovely told the Washington Post. "The longer they go on, the more the old networks atrophy and new networks get solidified." Lovely spoke with Business Insider, NPR, and the Washington Post about the latest in the US-China trade war.
11/1/2019

Mitra discusses the state of India's economy in Economic Times
"The economy’s temporary problems can easily become more permanent unless both long-term and short-term measures are taken simultaneously," writes Devashish Mitra. "The silver lining here is that crises bring about reforms..." Mitra's article, "India's economic crisis can bring about much needed reforms," was published in the Economic Times.
10/31/2019

Gift funds research, training on international health care
A generous gift by David Dean '76 MSSc/'78 PhD (SSc) has established the Health Management Faculty Development Fund at the Maxwell School. The fund will support research and teaching by a soon-to-be-hired faculty member, who will focus on health care policy and management.
10/31/2019

Reeher weighs in on the race for Onondaga County executive in Politico
Tony Malavenda has launched an aggressive campaign to unseat incumbent Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon, which Grant Reeher says could backfire on him. Criticisms of pay raises and the compensation paid to county officials have been raised in previous elections and haven't gained much traction, Reeher says. He was interviewed for the Politico article "A rare brawl breaks out in race for Onondaga County executive."
10/30/2019

Maxwell alumna one of City & State's 2019 NYC 40 Under 40 Rising Stars
Each year, City & State honors 40 talented individuals under the age of 40 who work in New York City government, politics, and advocacy. Maidel De La Cruz '15 MPA was recognized in this year's class of New York City 40 Under 40 Rising Stars. De La Cruz is currently the chief of staff for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's Office of City Legislative Affairs.
10/30/2019

Heflin article on Building Nebraska Families Program published in SSR
"Experimental Evidence of a Work Support Strategy That Is Effective for At-Risk Families: The Building Nebraska Families Program," co-authored by Colleen Heflin was published in Social Service Review. The authors examine the effects of an intensive life skills education and home visiting program, Building Nebraska Families (BNF), on the employment, earnings, and personal and family well-being of work-mandatory cash welfare recipients.
10/29/2019

Sultana discusses the universal right to water on PEI podcast
"We need to democratize how water is managed and governed," says Farhana Sultana, associate professor of geography. "So that all voices are heard and much more ethical practices around water are pursued." Sultana was recently a guest on Princeton Environmental Institute's All for Earth podcast.
10/29/2019

Monnat study on fatal opioid overdoses published in Rural Sociology
"The Opioid Hydra: Understanding Overdose Mortality Epidemics and Syndemics Across the Rural‐Urban Continuum," co-authored by Shannon Monnat, was published in Rural Sociology. The authors found that prescription‐related epidemic counties have been "left behind" the rest of the nation while heroin and opioid syndemic counties tend to be more urban, ethnically diverse, and in general more economically secure.
10/29/2019

Burdick discusses rise of Pentecostalism in Amazonia in the Register
Pentecostals deeply value the changes their new faith facilitated in their personal life, says John Burdick, professor of anthropology. They are primarily focused on personal salvation and disinclined to embrace political movements advocating radical change. Burdick was interviewed for the National Catholic Register article "Lessons for Catholics From Pentecostalism’s Rapid Growth in Amazonia."
10/28/2019

Burman comments on Medicare for all in Los Angeles Times
"I can’t think of any change to the country’s tax system that has been that big all at once," Leonard Burman, Paul Volcker Chair in Behavioral Economics, told the Los Angeles Times. He was interviewed for the article "Can Elizabeth Warren afford to be all in on ‘Medicare for all’?."
10/28/2019

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