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Mitra Quoted in LA Times Article on Costco Suing the Trump Administration to Reclaim Tariff Payments

“Whether Costco is successful through its lawsuit in getting compensated for the tariffs that it has already paid on its imports really depends on the Supreme Court’s decision on whether the president has the legal authority to impose tariffs,” says Devashish Mitra, professor of economics.

December 3, 2025

Taylor Weighs In on the Presidential Summit Between Russa and the US in Los Angeles Times Article

“This will be the first U.S.-Russia summit brought about by sheer ignorance and incompetence: The U.S. president and his chosen envoy mistook a Russian demand for a concession,” says Brian Taylor, professor of political science and director of the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs.

August 18, 2025

Williams Quoted in Los Angeles Times Article on the Challenges Trumps Faces in Gaza and Ukraine

Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, says that Trump has advocated for a ceasefire in Ukraine “at the expense of other strategic priorities such as stability in Europe and punishment of Russia through increased aid to Ukraine.”

August 12, 2025

Murrett Speaks to LA Times About the Differences Between Vietnam and Afghanistan Wars

Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the Los Angeles Times article, "Vietnam and Afghanistan — America's 2 longest wars, with very different lasting impacts."

September 14, 2022

Gadarian Quoted in Los Angeles Times Piece on Highly Polarized 2022 Election

Professor Shana Gadarian was quoted in the Los Angeles Times piece, "A hyperpolarized, deeply fragile 2022 election: Democrats’ energy over Roe blunts GOP advantage."

September 8, 2022

Bendix quoted in LA Times article CA wildfires, climate change

Jacob Bendix, professor of geography and the environment, is included in the Los Angeles Times article, "California hit by record-breaking fire destruction: 'Climate change is real, it’s bad'." 
July 13, 2021

Bendix talks to LA Times about CA wildfires, fireworks threat

Jacob Bendix, professor of geography and the environment, specializes in the study of wildfire distribution.
July 8, 2021

Michelmore quoted in Los Angeles Times article on Biden's COVID-19 relief proposal

Katherine Michelmore, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs, has studied the impact of the existing program and says, "Over half the kids who would benefit are Black and brown children. 
January 15, 2021

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