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Rabe discusses climate policy funding in Michigan

Jan 2, 2023 Bridge Michigan

Barry Rabe, Bridge Michigan: While policy changes tend to face long and uncertain paths to passage in Lansing, Democrats could advance their environmental agenda by spending that money strategically, said Barry Rabe, a University of Michigan...

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Ford School political experts on chaotic U.S. House speaker election and its implications for power, governing

Jan 5, 2023

The chaotic election for speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives likely will have implications on the power dynamic and governability of the Republican Party, the chamber and Congress itself. Offering their insights are two experts from the...

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Levitsky says US-Brazil relations blooming

Jan 4, 2023

Ford School professor Melvyn Levitsky, a former U.S. ambassador to Brazil, has been commenting on the new relationship between the countries as President Lula da Silva takes office. BBC Brazil, January 2, 2023: "[Inviting Lula to the White House]...

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Ali breaks down Putin's rhetoric

Dec 31, 2022 Newsweek

Javed Ali, Newsweek: "(Putin) believes he has sufficient manpower, equipment, and financial resources to continue the fight until he achieves his goals. His statement about defending Russia's interests there and conjuring up the notions of patriotic...

Jeh Johnson, 4th U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security

Jan 16, 2023 1:27:18

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day, the Ford School welcomes former US Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. January, 2023.

Restoring confidence in our democracy

Jan 12, 2023 1:30:47

Former Michigan Representatives Andy Levin (D-MI) and Peter Meijer (R-MI) and Amb (ret) Susan Page, Michigan Law and Ford School professor will explore the bipartisan challenge of restoring faith in o

Photos of former U.S. Representatives Peter Meijer (R-MI) and Andy Levin (D-MI)

Teacher diversity and student success: Why racial representation matters in the classroom

Jan 24, 2023 1:30:00

Seth Gershenson, Michael Hansen, and Constance Lindsay address the historic and contemporary factors that have kept people of color out of teaching. January, 2023.

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Stevenson looks ahead at interest rates and inflation

Dec 28, 2022 CNBC

Betsey Stevenson, CNBC: "I think it’s important to realize that the Fed sees themselves as having two tools right now to bring inflation down. One is bringing rates high, and then the other is keeping them high for longer. And I think one thing...

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Ali discusses longevity of war in Ukraine

Dec 27, 2022 CBC

Javed Ali, CBC: "How many more months can the Russian military withstand these types of troop and equipment and material losses? I don’t think they can do this for more than six months to a...

Angela Harrelson: Masterclass in Activism

Jan 20, 2023 1:21:57

With Dr. Celeste Watkins-Hayes, Angela Harrelson, aunt of George Floyd and author of Lift Your Voice will share her journey into racial justice activism and her work in this space. January, 2023.

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