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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...
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In the Media

Stevenson on Taft-Hartley Act and dock workers strike

Oct 7, 2024 Planet Money
Betsey Stevenson, Ford School professor and economist, explained the Taft-Hartley Act which took some powers away from unions in 1947, and why dock workers are sill mad about it today. Stevenson said the dock workers are "like a linchpin to the...
Betsey Stevenson
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Moynihan on human-centered government benefit delivery

Sep 18, 2024 State Scoop
Don Moynihan, Ford School professor, discussed the future of govnerment benefit delivery. He explained, “What does administrative burden mean? Essentially, it is defined as people’s experience of policy implementation as onerous.” He talked about...
Don Moynihan
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Ali on attempted assassination of Trump at golf course

Sep 16, 2024 ABC Australia
Ford School professor Javed Ali talked about Donald Trump and the attempted assassination according to the FBI investigation. He said "this is another unfortunate development," he said the evidence appears to be pointing out that "this was very...
Headshot of Javed Ali at Weill Hall's 4th floor Whitman Lounge
In the Media

Jacob discusses new research and the shift in the "Grammar of Schooling"

Sep 4, 2024 American Enterprise Institute
Brian Jacob, Ford School professor discussed his recent papers "Did COVID-19 Shift the “Grammar of Schooling”?" and "The Lasting Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic" coauthored with Cristina Stanojevich about how schools have been transformed since the...
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Watkins-Hayes on Ford's legacy and thoughts on turbulent times

Aug 28, 2024 It's Just Politics
Celeste Watkins-Hayes, Dean of the Ford School, talked about the legacy of President Gerald R. Ford and what he would think about our current moment in politics. "Ford would look at this moment and say tumultuous times are part of the long arc of...
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Bednar talks about younger voters and Ford legacy

Aug 28, 2024 It's Just Politics
Jenna Bednar, Ford School professor and co-chair of the Year of Democracy and Civic Engagement, talked about President Gerald R. Ford and what students are feeling about our country. "They believe so much in our country and what it's potential is,"...
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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
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Wolfers on benefits of raising Michigan minimum wage

Jul 31, 2024 The New York Times
Ford School professor, Justin Wolfers, explained the benefits of the phase in period for the raised Michigan minimum wage, saying that this period is "so businesses have a long time to adapt.” Wolfers also said, “perhaps businesses have a bit of...
Justin Wolfers
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Shaefer on new guaranteed income study findings

Jul 30, 2024 Ms. magazine
Luke Shaefer, Ford School professor and director of Poverty Solutions, commented on the new findings of a study on guaranteed income programs. Shaefer said from the results of this study, “We can rule out the idea that if you give people money, they...
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Secret Service needs to go back to the drawing board - Ali

Jul 17, 2024 ABC7 Chicago
Javed Ali, Ford School professor and and national security expert discussed the breakdown that led to the shooting of Donald Trump and the next steps for the Secret Service. He said the Secret Service was "operating under the assumption that, you...
Headshot of Javed Ali at Weill Hall's 4th floor Whitman Lounge
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Lone wolf threat is the hardest to detect - Ali on shooting of Trump

Jul 16, 2024 CBC News
Ford School professor and former member of the FBI Javed Ali, said that while the FBI had been able to unlock the phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who shot Donald Trump, "yes the phone theoretically has a potential to have some insight into...
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In the Media

Rabe on Burgum's climate policy

Jul 12, 2024 E&E News
Ford School professor, Barry Rabe, discussed the environmental policy positions of Doug Burgum, a possible contender who could join the Trump ticket at VP. He said, “In North Dakota politics, you do not survive unless you are a very strong supporter...
Barry Rabe
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Cost of living tops Detroiters’ priorities for US government

Jul 8, 2024
With Michigan poised to be a pivotal state in the 2024 presidential election, Detroiters have weighed in on their priorities for the U.S. government.Cost of living and inflation is the issue Detroiters mentioned most when asked about the top issues...
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State & Hill

David de Voursney: Public servants advancing the public good

Apr 24, 2024
David de Voursney implements the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Program (CCBHC) to increase the accessibility of comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services across the United States. Since 2017, he’s worked with...
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State & Hill

Faculty news, spring 2024

Apr 24, 2024
Kamissa Camara chaired the Bipartisan Senior Study Group for the Sahel at the U.S. Institute of Peace. The study group’s comprehensive report critically assesses opportunities for peace, security, and economic development in the Sahel.Charlotte...
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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...
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