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Banks writes about martial law and the pandemic in The Atlantic
"If martial law were invoked, the government would be conducted ad hoc by the president or a military commander based entirely on his or her opinion of what was needed to meet the emergency, unbound by any laws and with no transparency or public participation, and probably no accountability afterward," writes William C. Banks, professor emeritus of public administration and international affairs.
See related: COVID-19, Federal, U.S. National Security, United States
Reeher discusses the economic stimulus plan with Sinclair Broadcast Group
The plan "demonstrates to the American public that the federal government is taking a very proactive and very strong approach toward trying to shore up the economy and the economic pain that’s coming from this," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science.
See related: COVID-19, Economic Policy, Income, Labor, United States
Gueorguiev, McDowell study impact of economic threats on public views
See related: China, United States
COVID-19 is a Major Risk to New York State’s Older Veterans
The older adult veteran population is at high risk of contracting COVID-19. New York State’s veterans are concentrated in geographic areas with rapidly increasing COVID-19 case counts. As the virus continues to spread, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) must prepare to provide coronavirus treatments to older adult veterans in NYS.
Baker quoted in LA Times article on the Defense Production Act
"If there is a gap between voluntary production and what is needed, or anticipated to be needed, the DPA [Defense Production Act] is the mechanism to close that gap," says the Hon. James E. Baker, director of the Institute for Security Policy and Law.
See related: COVID-19, Federal, State & Local, United States
Lovely talks to Marketplace about the impact of US suspending tariffs
See related: Economic Policy, Tariffs, Trade, United States
NYS’s Older Adults in Assisted Living Facilities Need All of Us to Help Them Avoid the Coronavirus
This data slice aims to advocate for the health and safety of older adults and features an interactive map showing the saturation of assisted living facilities in New York State.
McCormick speaks to Bloomberg about Mexico's response to the pandemic
"As communities take matters into their own hands, implementing their own safety protocols and taking the helm of how they each prepare for the coming pandemic, we see a further erosion of the federal government’s authority," says Gladys McCormick, Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations.
See related: COVID-19, Government, Latin America & the Caribbean
Palmer quoted in US News article on retirement finances, coronavirus
See related: COVID-19, Retirement, United States
McDowell discusses the economic policy response to coronavirus in World Politics Review
See related: COVID-19, Economic Policy
COVID Cases Clustered in Large Urban Hubs, Rural Areas Surrounding Hubs Also Increasingly Affected
As COVID-19 continues to evolve, we are seeing more cases in urban areas, however, this data slice shows where trends are heading next.
Why Coronavirus Could Hit Rural Areas Harder
As rates of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and death continue to rise, it is important to consider how rural areas may be differentially affected. Rural economies may also be affected in different ways than their urban counterparts, which has implications for long-term rural population health outcomes.
Alletto named chief program and services officer at Texas HHS
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MAIR alum explores Tunisia's socioeconomic hardships in Carnegie blog
See related: Government, Income, Middle East & North Africa, Social Justice
Staying Safe and Healthy During Coronavirus Response: A Guide for Older Adults
This issue brief thoroughly addresses how older adults can best protect their physical and mental health against the evolving circumstances surrounding COVID-19.
Unhealthier States have Lower COVID-19 Testing Rates
This data slice dissects the various rates of state testing for COVID-19 across the country, and explains implications of the low test rates in the unhealthier states.
Banks quoted in Detroit News article on deploying National Guard
See related: COVID-19, State & Local, United States
Mobilization of the Substance Use Disorder Recovery Community in the time of Coronavirus
This issue brief explains the recovery community's resilient response to the social distancing mandates from COVID-19 and notes recommendations for policymakers. This brief also includes a broad list of recovery resources.
McCormick discusses Mexico's response to coronavirus in the Hill
"With poorly communicated and inconsistent messaging that offers no clear guidelines, [Mexico's] federal government’s inaction has given rise to widespread rumors that are beginning to stoke panic and insecurity," says Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history and Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations.
See related: COVID-19, Government, Latin America & the Caribbean
Gadarian piece on anxiety and trust in experts published in Washington Post
See related: COVID-19