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Barton Gellman, “Democracy in Crisis”

Mar 23, 2022 0:58:49

Join us for Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author Barton Gellman in conversation with Michigan Law Professor from Practice Barbara McQuade, as part of the spring 2022 Democracy in Crisis series.

McDougall and Dakwar: Transnational advocacy and the BLM network

Mar 17, 2022 1:23:32

Please join us for the final event in an inaugural series convened by the Center for Racial Justice - a conversation with two leading human rights advocates, Gay McDougall and Jamil Dakwar. March, 2022.

Headshots of Gay McDougall and Jamil Dakwar

Reginald Turner: Leadership in law and policy

Mar 14, 2022 1:00:00

American Bar Association President and Michigan alumnus Reginald M. Turner will share more on his leadership at the ABA and his work on some of its most pressing issues like access to legal services and judicial reform. March, 2022.

From rage to reconciliation: Stories from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Mar 9, 2022 1:00:00

Join us to hear stories from Parents Circle-Families Forum (PCFF) members about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and learn from their path from revenge to reconciliation. March, 2022.

From rage to reconciliation: Stories from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

News

North American Colloquium events highlight environmental collaborations

Mar 7, 2022

Solving the most difficult environmental issues requires international collaboration among researchers, governments, and the private sector. A recent year-long collaboration between universities in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada has been addressing...

Close up photo of the flags for Canada, Mexico, and the United States

Policy Talks @ the Ford School, Conversations Across Differences

American democracy: The path forward

Mar 24, 2022, 4:00-5:00 pm EDT

Join us for a special conversation with Governor Jeb Bush and Ford School Dean Michael Barr to discuss the role of public service in these extraordinary times.

Publication

YPL study calls for mental health training and support of DPSCD staff

Mar 7, 2022

Schools are a promising setting for mental health services – they meet students where they are, surrounded by adults that they trust. Yet more research is needed to determine the most effective way to deliver those services within schools. In a...

Photo of a teacher and three young elementary school students around a classroom table

In the Media

Ali examines modern domestic terrorism

Mar 6, 2022 AP News

As the trial for the men who allegedly planned to kidnap Governor Whitmer begins, discussions about domestic terrorism emerge. Javed Ali, associate professor of practice, weighed in on the topic. “This is a different type of domestic terrorism...

In the Media

Stevenson gives update on the labor market

Mar 6, 2022 Bloomberg

Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics, recently appeared on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power" to discuss the latest jobs report. "We saw a lot of jobs added and we saw employment grow. So, across the board, this is a really...

In the Media

Wolfers warns against suspending the gas tax

Mar 6, 2022 The Economist

Gas prices have risen to record levels, and sanctions against Russia could force them higher. On Capitol Hill, suspending gas taxes has entered the conversation. But, Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics, warns against...

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