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Michigan local leaders give high marks on the state of local democracy while federal outlook remains grim

Nov 16, 2022

Michigan local leaders are generally optimistic about how democracy is functioning in their jurisdictions, but are far less praiseworthy about the national picture, according to a new University of Michigan report. When asked to rate the...

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Public policy for good: Building a just and inclusive society

Dec 5, 2022, 4:00-5:30 pm EST

U.S. Capitol North Congressional Meeting Room

Come and meet the leaders of some of the top public policy schools in the country in a special event hosted by U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty (D-OH) and sociologist Celeste Watkins-Hayes, interim dean of the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.

Capitol dome and circle design elements placed on a light green background

Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt: What policymakers need to know about the criminal justice system

Dec 8, 2022 1:07:02

Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt and Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes discuss the intersection of law, policy, and the criminal justice system. December, 2022.

Redistricting Panel: Approved, and now voted on

Nov 30, 2022 1:30:51

In a final webinar in our redistricting series, a panel looks back on Michigan's new approach to redistricting by an independent citizens commission. November, 2022.

A blue map of Michigan layered over a blue neighborhood map

Attisha and Trejo: Lead in the water

Nov 30, 2022 1:24:32

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Dr. Sam Trejo discuss the academic impacts of the Flint Water Crisis 7-8 years later, and the big picture implications for young people in the community. November, 2022.

Photo of the Flint Water Plant water tower in Flint, Michigan

Policy Talks @ the Ford School, Josh Rosenthal Education Fund Lecture

A conversation with FBI Director Christopher Wray

Dec 2, 2022, 11:45 am-1:00 pm EST

Weill Hall Annenberg Auditorium (1120)

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray will visit the Ford School as the 2022 Josh Rosenthal Memorial Speaker.

FBI Director Christopher Wray speaking at podium

In the Media

Hills explores the reasons for far-right candidates struggled in midterms

Nov 14, 2022 USA Today

Rusty Hills, USA Today: "A majority of voters are not buying what Trump is peddling, and so when you get to swing states, purple states, toss-up states, Trump is just...

Rusty Hills teaches "Campaigns and Elections" to a class of graduate and undergraduate students

In the Media

Stevenson comments on the state of the US economy heading into midterms

Nov 8, 2022 ABC News Australia

Betsey Stevenson, ABC News Australia: "We had a very fast economic recovery and a lot of people are making more money in inflation-adjusted terms than they were before - that's the good side of the...

In the Media

Ali dives into war crime developments from the war in Ukraine

Nov 5, 2022 Canada Talks

Javed Ali, Canada Talks: "There doesn't seem to be any sense of responsibility or an acceptance of international humanitarian...

In the Media

Ostfeld analyzes views of Latino Republican voters

Nov 9, 2022 NBC News

Mara Ostfeld, NBC News: "Latino Republican voters appear more progressive than white Republican voters on key issues like abortion and climate change, according to NBC News exit polls. While they are like-minded on some issues, there are significant...

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