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Ford School panel examines immigration on the ballot

Sep 17, 2024
The Ford School’s fall event series kicked off with more than 115 people in attendance for Immigration on the Ballot, a panel discussion about the policy landscape and implications for the upcoming election, hosted by the Center for Racial...
mara ostfeld, angela garcía, kristina fullerton rico, william lopez
In the Media

Wolfers says Trump does not have planned policies for the economy

Sep 15, 2024 USA Today
Justin Wolfers, professor at the Ford School, speaking with USA Today noted that Trump's plan for the economy is not a true policy. "Get rid of inflation' is not a policy... Saying 'I will ask people for their ideas about how to reduce inflation,'...
Justin Wolfers
In the Media

Hanson identifies key issues in the Michigan Senate race

Sep 13, 2024 Newsweek
As we approach the November election, Ford School's Johnathan Hanson analyzes the four key policy issues for Michigan Senate candidates Elissa Slotkin (Democrat) and Mike Rogers (Republican). "The main issues in the Michigan Senate race, thus far,...
Jon Hanson
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U-M kicks off initiative to promote civic participation

Sep 3, 2024
The University of Michigan is launching the Year of Democracy, Civic Empowerment, and Global Engagement, a campuswide presidential initiative to strengthen democratic practices and encourage active civic participation.“As we approach a pivotal...
Photo of students holding letter-shaped balloons that spell out "Vote"
In the Media

Ali on Iran's interference in US election

Aug 29, 2024 Marketplace
Ford School professor, Javed Ali, said in response to Iran's attacks on American elections infrastructure, "This is just the latest evolution of what they’ve already been doing for that stretch of time." Ali likened it to what Russia did in 2016 by...
Closely cropped headshot of Javed Ali in Weill Hall's 2nd floor hallway
In the Media

Stewart on Musk's prophesied future "civil war"

Aug 18, 2024 CNBC
Ford School professor Megan Stewart commented on Elon Musk's rightward turn and his encouragement of a civil war. But she said in response, “Immigrants are not an organized rebel group ready to commit violence,” instead, “They are often fleeing dire...
Headshot of Megan Stewart
In the Media

Harris taps into American's economic woes - Stevenson

Aug 16, 2024 Yahoo! Finance
Ford School professor Betsey Stevenson told Yahoo Finance that while preventing price gouging is popular among the American people, "It's not a big part of our inflation problem." However she explained that "what Vice President Harris is trying to...
Betsey Stevenson
In the Media

If elected, Trump may replace civil servants - Moynihan

Aug 15, 2024 NPR
Don Moynihan, Ford School professor told NPR that if Donald Trump wins the White House, he expects him to bring back many policies like Schedule F. He added, "If you are a federal career employee, you should be nervous right now," because Trump may...
Don Moynihan
In the Media

Rabe explains Tim Walz's position on climate and energy

Aug 6, 2024 Axios
Barry Rabe, Ford School professor, explained in an Axios article what Tim Walz's positions are on climate and energy issues. Rabe said that Walz "would be very comfortable talking about this and championing how he's reinvented or repositioned his...
Barry Rabe
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Rabe on Governor Josh Shapiro's position and image on fracking

Aug 2, 2024 Politico
Barry Rabe, Ford School professor, talked with Politico about the possibility of Governor Josh Shapiro "fixing" Kamala Harris's image and policy on hydraulic fracking should he join her ticket. Rabe said “Shapiro has found a way to play good cop and...
Barry Rabe
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Bednar on Biden dropping out of presidential race, road ahead

Jul 22, 2024
University of Michigan experts are available to discuss President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris—and the ramifications on the political landscape.Jenna Bednar, faculty director of...
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In the Media

Rabe discusses Harris climate positions

Jul 22, 2024 E&E News
Ford School professor, Barry Rabe, explained that they Harris campaign should, “to make her case in offering a vivid alternative to the emerging Trump-Vance plan focused exclusively on fossil fuels,” offer more funding for clean energy and...
Barry Rabe
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The US election and prospects for peace in key global conflict zones

Jun 27, 2024 https://news.umich.edu/the-us-election-and-prospects-for-peace-in-key-global-co…
The 2024 U.S. election is not just high-stakes domestically but could have major implications for armed conflicts around the world.In 2024, conflict and political violence have been on the rise: According to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data...
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State & Hill

The Last Word: Rose Reilly

Apr 24, 2024
Rose Reilly (BA ’24) is the president of Turn Up Turnout, a student-led, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing voter registration and turnout for college students. Her passion was sparked at age 16, when she led a voter registration drive...
Rose Reilly and Edie Goldenberg
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Rabe weighs in on rapidly evolving climate issues

Mar 22, 2024
This week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rolled out final regulations that will accelerate the transition to more climate-friendly vehicles over the next decade. The EPA also continues to finalize plans for the electricity sector and...
Barry Rabe
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Ford school faculty available to weigh in on 2024 elections

Jan 28, 2024
The University of Michigan has published an experts guide to the 2024 elections. Ford School faculty are available to offer insights on relevant issues impacting the elections, including the following:  Economics Betsey Stevenson, professor of...
Red, white, and blue balloons and stars with a large white checkmark
In the Media

Bednar on how Trump's abortion stance impacts his electoral chances

Nov 5, 2023 VG (Norway)
Jenna Bednar, VG (Norway): "As soon as a Republican politician takes a firm stance on abortion, he will probably upset one of these two important groups," Bednar explains to VG.  "The more ambiguous Trump can be, the better for his electoral...
Jenna Bednar
In the Media

Hanson on the power of union voters in swing states

Sep 26, 2023 ABC News
"I think Democrats should be concerned about what is their message that's going to appeal to these voters," Hanson told ABC News. "They didn't do so well in responding to Trump's use of campaigning against trade agreements in 2016. That seemed to...
Jon Hanson
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Bednar on the GOP presidential race

Sep 21, 2023 Orlando Sentinel
Jenna Bednar, Orlando Sentinel: "Abortion is a hot potato for Republicans. Governors like DeSantis are in a tough spot, pinned to a position that is a loser on the national...
Jenna Bednar