In the Media

Professor Larry Jacobs co-authored this commentary calling on the Federal Reserve to take decisive action to minimize and eliminate racial disparities in employment, wages, wealth, and access to affordable credit.

Professor Christina Ewig is quoted in this story on the governor's Young Women's Cabinet, comprised of women aged 16 to 24 who work to increase gender equity in state politics. 

In this Q/A, Assistant Professor Gabe Chan explains why Texas had problems delivering electricity during the recent cold snap and whether the same thing could happen in Minnesota. 

Assistant Professor Gabe Chan was interviewed for this "Good Question" segment on the various sources for Minnesota's electric power. 

Associate Professor Ryan Allen is a guest on this podcast focusing on affordable housing. 

Professor Ed Goetz is quoted in this story on a proposal in Minneapolis to limit rent increases, which could be subject to voter approval. 

Coverage of a Humphrey School event featuring Annenberg School Professor Kathleen Hall Jamieson discussing the November election and how the government responded to challenges to its validity. Professor Larry Jacobs was the moderator. 

Alumnus Antony Maikuri (MDP ‘17) spoke about his hopes for the Biden administration’s approach to immigration policy. Maikuri, a native of Kenya, is a PhD student in the College of Education and Human Development. 

Associate Professor Ryan Allen is quoted in this story on a proposal in Minneapolis to limit rent increases in an effort to make housing more affordable.  

This story highlights research by Professor Yingling Fan and alumna Ania McDonnell (MPP ‘20) emphasizing the importance of equity and gender in transportation planning. 

Assistant Professor Gabe Chan is quoted in this story on the debate over plans by Xcel Energy to reaching net-zero emissions by building a new natural gas-fired power plant.

Professor Emerita Ann Markusen authored this column examining how economists tracked the impact of the first round of pandemic-related aid for northeastern Minnesota. 

Associate Professor Kathy Quick's appointment as co-chair of the M Safe Implementation Team was mentioned in this story. 

Researcher Adeel Lari was working at the Minnesota Department of Transportation when Interstate 35E opened to traffic, and recalls the political fight over placement of the freeway and the speed limit.  

Diplomat-in-Residence Mary Curtin comments in this story on how difficult it will be for President Biden to see tangible success addressing global human rights. 

Alumna Aaliyah Hodge (MPP ‘16), a member of the Minnesota Social Studies Standards Committee, authored this commentary on the discussion over addressing systemic racism in Minnesota's social studies curriculum. 

Professor Larry Jacobs comments for this story on how President Biden's press secretary, Jen Psaki, is managing her duties compared to her predecessor under President Trump. 

Researcher Eric Ostermeier is quoted in this story looking at the chances that U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) could lose her next election because of her vote to impeach former president Donald Trump. 

Professor Emeritus John Adams wrote this commentary noting that throughout history, people on both sides of the aisle are always ready to push extreme measures to remedy what they see as a crisis in society. He also mentions a former colleague, Professor Emeritus James Jernberg.

A Smart Politics column by researcher Eric Ostermeier, regarding the odds of Wisconsin's Democratic Gov. Tony Evers winning re-election in 2022, was republished by Urban Milwaukee. 

Coverage of the nomination of Senior Fellow Bonnie Jenkins as undersecretary for arms control and international security affairs in the U.S. State Department.