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Stevenson on Trumps economic plans for Michigan

Oct 28, 2024 The Detroit News
Betsey Stevenson, Ford School professor explained what plans Trump may have for Michigan. She said with all the cuts they are looking to make, "At some point, the dam there might burst." Then she said, "it might mean things like cuts to programs...
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Shaefer explains poor health outcomes for Black Americans

Oct 28, 2024 KFF Health News
Luke Shaefer, Ford School professor and director of Poverty Solutions, said to KFF Health News, “I can take facts from 100 years ago about segregation and lynchings for a county and I can predict the poverty rate and life expectancy with...
Photo of Luke Shaefer in the Ford School's Towsley Reading Room
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Resources for understanding and engaging in the 2024 elections

Oct 28, 2024
The Ford School of Public Policy presents events, research, and ideas from faculty and other experts that shape our understanding of the people and issues that are influencing local, state, and federal 2024 elections. Read stories and watch video...
Several college-aged students line up along the hallway of the University of Michigan’s Central Campus Voting Hub. The walls are painted light green with large white and dark green text that reads, “Voting in Ann Arbor?” and “Register, Request a ballot…” alongside some other text that is obscured by the queuing students. Two students waiting in line in the foreground, look at each other talking and smiling.
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Why is the White House hiring PR pros over policy experts?

Oct 28, 2024
Shortly after taking office in 2017, former President Donald Trump posed for pictures with dozens of presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).The photo op was a celebration of the Trump Administration moving an HBCU...
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Ali on journalist killed in Lebanon

Oct 25, 2024 ABC News
Javed Ali, Ford School professor, said, "Unfortunately I don't think the development in southern Lebanon is going to affect the peace talks" said Ali talking about the journalist killed. He said there have been since October 7th 2023 there have been...
Closely cropped headshot of Javed Ali in Weill Hall's 2nd floor hallway
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Officials in Israel have vowed to retaliate - Ali

Oct 19, 2024 KCBS
Ford School professor Javed Ali spoke with KCBS about the possible plan Israel has to attack Iran. He said "I think there are a number of factors that are affecting Israel's response, Prime Minister Netanyahu and other senior officials in Israel...
Headshot of Javed Ali at Weill Hall's 4th floor Whitman Lounge
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Sinwar's death may not change dynamics - Ali

Oct 18, 2024 ABC News
Javed Ali, Ford School professor, talked with ABC News about the death of Yahya Sinwar leader of Hamas. He said, "the issues with the hostages needs to be resolved in addition to the broader war and the fate of the Palestinians in Gaza." He said...
Headshot of Javed Ali at Weill Hall's main staircase, looking off to the side of the frame
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Why Ostfeld thinks Harris isn't campaigning on her female identity

Oct 18, 2024 BBC News
Despite the potential to make history by becoming the first female president of the United States, Vice-President Kamala Harris has refrained from highlighting her gender in her campaign. Ford School's Mara Ostfeld argues this is because "[Harris]...
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Using the arts and 'awe' to guide public policy

Oct 18, 2024
In a new pairing between the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy and U-M Museum of Art, students are learning how to develop human-centered experiences to guide public policy.This approach takes a step back from a traditional...
Students wander a room with framed artworks on floral wallpaper. The left wall reads in a decorative script, "Hey, we need to talk!"
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Ali said Sinwar's death would be a major development

Oct 17, 2024 Fox News
Javed Ali, Ford School professor, talked with Fox news about the possible death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. He said "If the reports are true" and Israel "killed Yahya Sinwar, this would be a major development." Ali explained that Sinwar was "the...
Headshot of Javed Ali at Weill Hall's main staircase
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Ali on possible security threats after election

Oct 17, 2024 States Newsroom
Javed Ali, Ford School professor talked with States Newsroom about the possible security threats after the 2024 election. He said, “Unfortunately, you can never have 100% security." However, he thinks the likelihood of violence “I still think it’s...
Headshot of Javed Ali at Weill Hall's main staircase
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Netanyahu opposed to cease-fire in Lebanon - Ali

Oct 16, 2024 ABC News
Javed Ali, Ford School professor, talked with ABC News about Netanyahu's comments that he is opposed to unilateral cease-fire in Lebanon. Ali said "they feel militarily and operationally that they have the momentum and they are delivering...
Headshot of Javed Ali at Weill Hall's main staircase, looking off to the side of the frame
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Rabe argues a Trump presidency could reverse IRA funds for Michigan

Oct 14, 2024 Bridge Michigan
The Inflation Reduction Act, a climate spending law, granted Michigan billions towards green efforts in the state. Ford School's Barry Rabe has raised concerns regarding statements from presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump, and his...
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