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How Do State Labor Policies Impact Disability for Latino Adults in the U.S.?

Marc A. Garcia, Blakelee Kemp, and Erin Bisesti
This brief describes how these policies influence disability rates among Latino adults aged 45-85 in the United States. The authors find that, from 2000 to 2016, Latino disability rates were lower in states with more worker-friendly labor protections. The disability rate among Latinos was 21.6% in states with the most conservative labor policies compared to 17.6% in states with the most liberal policies. 
March 3, 2026

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Leading Expert on Ukrainian Politics Discusses Russo-Ukrainian War and Prospects for Peace

Oxana Shevel’s lecture reflects the Maxwell School’s ongoing scholarship, policy engagement and support for those affected by the conflict. 

March 2, 2026

Murrett Joins CBS News to Discuss the US-Israeli War With Iran

“There's certainly more potential of retaliation. Having said that, their military capabilities overall, which were already somewhat degraded just based upon attacks that have taken place in the last several months, have been degraded even further,” says Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs. 

March 2, 2026

Taylor Speaks With Fox4, the LAist on the Fourth Anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

The war likely won't end anytime soon, says Brian Taylor, professor of political science. “The simple reason is [Russian President] Vladimir Putin is not interested in a deal, he wants to control Ukraine and Ukraine wants to remain free and independent and sovereign. And there's no real overlap between those two positions at this point,” Taylor says.

February 27, 2026

Rising Waters, Falling Taxes: The Impact of Hurricane Sandy on Property Tax Assessments in NYC

Wei Guo, Qing Miao, Yusun Kim, Yilin Hou

Co-authored by Yilin Hou, professor of public administration and international affairs, the study was published in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management.

February 26, 2026

Khalil Discusses the Tensions in the Middle East, Negotiations Between the US and Iran With CBS News

“The Iranians have indicated...that they are willing to have a deal. What they want are their rights to enrich uranium that are guaranteed under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), that any country who signed on the the NPT has. But the Trump administration is insisting that there be no enrichment at all,” says Osamah Khalil, professor of history.

February 26, 2026

McCormick Talks to Bloomberg, CBC News About the Death of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel Leader

The death of El Mencho may trigger a much wider onslaught of violence, says Gladys McCormick, Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations. “He was a key leader of one of the most violent criminal groups in Mexico. As with the captures or killings of other drug cartel kingpins, we are likely to see violence in response to the sudden power vacuum.”

February 25, 2026

Woodard and Murrett Provide Refugee, Military Perspective on the Russia-Ukraine War in WAER Article

“This EU-level response is being replaced by individual country responses, which is withdrawing support,” says Lauren Woodard, assistant professor of anthropology. “In Poland, where many people live, the Polish government this month announced that they would not be extending that temporary protection status to Ukrainians.”

February 25, 2026

Robert Rubinstein Receives Distinguished Service Award

The Maxwell professor will receive the honor at the Society for Applied Anthropology’s annual meeting in March 2026.

February 24, 2026

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Why the US Must Measure Food Insecurity in Old Age

Madonna Harrington Meyer, Colleen M. Heflin

The article, co-authored by Maxwell professors Madonna Harrington Meyer and Colleen Heflin, was published in The Milbank Quarterly.

February 23, 2026

Dunaway Quoted in Bloomberg Article on Political Independents and Partisanship

Because the parties are weaker, when candidates run, they don't anymore try to please the party and to stay in good graces with the party, because the party can't give them as much as they used to in terms of helping of helping forward their political careers,” says Johanna Dunaway, professor of political science and research director of the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship.

February 23, 2026

Rothenberg Speaks With VoxDev About His Research on Special Economic Zones in Indonesia

“When we look at the effects of the [Indonesia's Integrated Development Zone] program on a variety of different measures—things like average wages in a district, employment rates, population growth, migration, consumption expenditures, poverty—we really find no difference in those outcomes...between the districts that were affected by the program compared to the districts that weren't,” says Alexander Rothenberg, associate professor of economics.
February 20, 2026

Turning Crisis Into Community: Policy Studies Alumna Feeds Millions

Jaclinn Tanney’s food enterprise has donated 4 million meals while creating opportunity for its largely immigrant workforce.

February 19, 2026

McDowell Discusses the Shifting Sentiment on the Dollar in Atlantic Council Article

”The president’s decision to shrug off dollar depreciation fits within a broader pattern, suggesting that the White House is comfortable with a weaker dollar because they view it as a tool to address global trade imbalances. However, this strategy carries risks: it could help rebalance the U.S. trade deficit but would also likely erode returns for foreign investors,” says Daniel McDowell, professor of political science.

February 19, 2026

Veterans for Public Office Program Opens Applications March 17 for Aspiring Candidates

The program announces a change in name and celebrates its growth and impact as it prepares those “Called to serve, a second time.”
February 18, 2026

Political Climate’s Role in Association Between Political Conservatism, COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

Rachel E. Dinero, William B. Monti, Brittany L. Kmush
The article, co-authored by Associate Professor of Public Health Brittany Kmush, was published in PLOS One.
February 18, 2026

Griffiths Quoted in Newsweek Article on Growing Support in Some States for Seceding from the US

“The key factor driving this interest in secession is polarization. Whether it is the Red-State secessionists, the BlueExiters, the California Independence Party or the Texas Nationalists, they all point to unstoppable polarization and political dysfunction as the reason secession is necessary,” says Ryan Griffiths, professor of political science.

February 17, 2026

In Memoriam: Laurence Thomas

Thomas, professor emeritus of political science and philosophy at Maxwell and the College of Arts and Sciences, passed away on Dec. 27 at age 76.

February 16, 2026

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Ekbia Weighs In on the Rise in Election-Related Activities of Big Tech Companies in CNN Article

“The recent surge in election-related activities of big tech companies such as Palantir and OpenAI can be understood as preemptive measures against potential fallouts from the election,” says University professor Hamid Ekbia. “Palantir, in specific, is in a vulnerable position because of recent revelations about its heavy involvement with ICE activities.”

February 14, 2026

New RAISE Program Expands Student Opportunities in Economics

Spearheaded by Kristy Buzard, the effort seeks to broaden interest in the field of economics, especially among first-generation students and those from low-income households.

February 13, 2026

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