"The magnitude of its potential is not measured by the variety and range of users that can profit from this website, but the impact produced by the tools derived from it. In the end, Participedia is a platform, and platforms, just like participation, always lead to higher places," writes M.P.A. student Antonio Michel.

"A trade war is not inevitable," says Mary Lovely, professor of economics. "But the time is getting very late for us to avoid it."

Corri Zoli, research assistant professor of political science, says we should approach the developments on North Korea's non-nuclear status with a "healthy dose of skepticism" based on Kim Jong Un's past broken promises.

David Van Slyke, dean of the Maxwell School, says Trump’s opposition to Gateway is mystifying and potentially discourages investors in the sort of public-private projects his administration is advocating. 

Tom Perreault, professor of geography, says it's very important to talk about the social and political inequalities as part of the problem of the global water crisis.

"The sanctions are a very big deal," says Mary Lovely, professor of economics and senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. "The Chinese see them as a major threat and do not want a costly trade war."

"Drug overdose rates just as with alcohol and suicide are higher in places that exhibit more economic and social distress," says Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion.

"The Rothschilds, who combined Jewishness, banking and international ties, presented an attractive target” for conspiracy theorists, says Michael Barkun, professor emeritus of political science.

“We’re proud to receive the recognition of our peers across so many categories of excellence—ten specialties ranked in the top 10—as we pursue our mission to provide the very best professional education for our students,” says David M. Van Slyke, dean of the Maxwell School.

"The key thing that happened Sunday is that Putin formally became a lame duck in a political system dependent on one man," says Brian Taylor, professor and chair of political science.

"Going after these records will provide more details about relationship of any Russian financial interests and any Trump business ties," analyzes William C. Banks, professor of public administration and international affairs. 

Mary Lovely, professor of economics, says the reason why the United States and China have such drastically different tariff rates for imported cars is because of a pre-existing deal between the countries to keep car tariffs high while slashing import taxes on other goods, such as soybeans.

"Let’s be clear what the bottom line is here: El Chapo should be condemned, not celebrated, for his crimes," writes Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history and Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations.