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Blockwood Discusses the Need for Bipartisan Support in Resolving Immigration Issues in The Fulcrum
“Let’s champion bipartisan efforts without fear of being labeled xenophobic or appearing to cede ground to one’s political base. ...Let’s not miss the opportunity for actual, meaningful reform because of bitterness, a partisan grudge or chance to show one side has been wrong on this issue all along,” writes James-Christian Blockwood, adjunct professor in Maxwell's Washington programs.
See related: Congress, Federal, Political Parties, Refugees, U.S. Immigration, United States
Natalie Koch Speaks on ‘Arid Empire’ for Arizona State Library
The Maxwell School professor’s recent book is relevant as the state grapples with controversy over a Saudi dairy company’s farming.
See related: Agriculture, Middle East & North Africa, United States, Water
O’Keefe Talks to TheStreet and TIME About the Space Around Earth, Returning to the Moon
See related: China, Space Exploration, United States
Social Infrastructure Availability and Suicide Rates among Working-Age Adults in the United States
“Social Infrastructure Availability and Suicide Rates among Working-Age Adults in the United States,” co-authored by Professor of Sociology Shannon Monnat, was published in Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World.
See related: Mental Health, United States
Reeher Quoted in The Hill, Newsweek Articles on the 2024 Presidential Election, Congress
"Even though there have been rumors of further resignations on the Republican side of the aisle, in part as a reaction to Donald Trump capturing the nomination, I have a hard time seeing the party voluntarily giving the majority and the speakership to the Democrats," says Grant Reeher, director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute.
See related: Congress, Federal, New York State, Political Parties, State & Local, U.S. Elections, United States
Shifting Cohort Patterns in the Use of Drugs with Elevated Overdose Risk in the United States
“Shifting Cohort Patterns in the Use of Drugs with Elevated Overdose Risk in the United States,” co-authored by Professor of Sociology Shannon Monnat, was published in Social Problems.
See related: Addiction, United States
Benanav Speaks With the Washington Post About the Four-Day Workweek
Some of what Americans want today—better work/life balance and stronger community—can be found in what former President Richard Nixon proposed long ago, says Aaron Benanav, assistant professor of sociology. And, he adds, he was fairly progressive on economic issues by today’s standards.
See related: Autonomous Systems, Congress, Economic Policy, Labor, United States
Khalil Weighs In on Sen. Schumer’s Plea for Israel to Forge a Ceasefire, Mideast Crisis on WABC-TV
“It is unprecedented in part because of who Senator Schumer is. He’s not only the Senate majority leader, he’s a democrat, but he’s also the highest-ranking Jewish official, the first Jewish Senate majority leader. So there’s a number of aspects here that are really important to and that add weight to what he’s saying,” says Osamah Khalil, professor of history.
Maxwell to Honor Alumni, Celebrate 100th Anniversary at Centennial Celebration in DC
Alumni and friends are invited to the celebration planned for May 31 at the Smithsonian’s iconic National Portrait Gallery.
See related: Awards & Honors, Centennial, Washington, D.C.
O’Keefe Speaks With Al Jazeera About Boeing’s Leadership Shakeup, Safety Crisis
University Professor Sean O’Keefe says whoever is appointed at Boeing will need to be able to listen to the concerns of the industry. In particular, they will need to work hand in hand with its airline customers—from Alaska Airlines to United—to make sure safety issues will be the focus in the months ahead, he says.
See related: Infrastructure, United States