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In the News Faculty Political Science

CNN - China's Xi pushes forward to third term despite mounting crashes; Prof. Dali Yang says authoritarian leaders like Xi Jinping thrive on challenges and often use crises to enhance their power

In the News Faculty Economics

Bloomberg - Fed's Soft Landing Hinges on Job Market Doing Something Strange; Prof. Robert Shimer discusses unemployment and labor supply

In the News Faculty Political Science

NYT - Hard Right Stokes Outrage After Search of Mar-a-Lago; Prof. Robert Pape discusses former Pres. Trump's statements to fuel his supporters

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Disproportionately Focusing Vaccination Efforts on the Least Advantaged Populations Benefits Everyone

A new study uses a smart model to highlight the need to vastly boost vaccination campaign budgets  for disadvantaged, vulnerable populations to reach ...

In the News Faculty Sociology

Fast Company - What is spiderweb capitalism? Inside the intricate system that lets the super-rich hide their cash; Assoc. Prof. Kimberly Kay Hoang discusses her new book on "spiderweb capitalism"

In the News Faculty Political Science

The Economist - Is America entering a new era of political violence? Audio: Prof. Robert Pape discusses political extremism and violence

In the News Faculty Social Thought

Hindustan Times - Interview: Wendy Doniger, author, 'An American Girl in India'

In the News Faculty Political Science

China Digital Times - Beijing Protest Art Reveals Frustration With Zero-COVID Policy; Prof. Dali Yang says that fear of punishment is "key pillar" of China's COVID policy

Faculty In the News Political Science

WTTW - After Supreme Court Ruling, Abortion Rights Advocates See Potential in Gen Z as Political Force; Prof. Linda Zerilli discusses penalties for "abetting" abortion, and potential future developments

In the News Faculty Political Science

Washington Post - Kansas voted for abortion rights. What does that mean for the midterms? Prof. Susan Stokes discusses the midterm implications of Kansas' vote in favor of abortion rights