In the Media

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story on the political implications of the Supreme Court ruling that overturned legalized abortion. "When Republicans are talking about abortion, they are doing Democrats a favor," he said. 

Omar Sharifi, a research fellow at the Humphrey School and country director of the American Institute of Afghanistan Studies, authored this commentary in which he argues that the violent extremism of the Taliban's reign in Afghanistan will eventually fail. 

Professor Larry Jacobs comments in this story that Democrats in Minnesota have a huge advantage in fundraising for statewide races, and that holds true for the gubernatorial race between incumbent DFLer Tim Walz and his Republican challenger Scott Jensen.

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this profile of Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota's 6th District.  

Associate Professor Gabe Chan is quoted in this story on the impact of the climate aspects in the new Inflation Reduction Act. 

Researcher Eric Ostermeier is quoted in this story noting the slim margin of victory for U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar in the August 9 primary election. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this story on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s primary election challenge. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story on how recent accomplishments of the Biden administration will impact the outcome of the midterm elections in November. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this preview of Minnesota's primary election on August 9, 2022. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this story previewing Minnesota's August primary election (video version).

This editorial promoted a forum, A Better Path to Achieving Public Safety, hosted by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance and prominent political analyst Norm Ornstein.

 Researcher Frank Douma is quoted in this story about a pilot program intended to help prepare the state for wider usage of automated vehicles.

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this story on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s primary election challenge. 

Researcher Frank Douma is quoted in this story about a pilot program intended to help prepare the state for wider usage of automated vehicles.

Columnist Laura Yuen spoke with Dean Nisha Botchwey about her experience learning to swim as an adult, and her support for community health initiatives.  

Professor Larry Jacobs talks about the politics of apologies in this story about controversial remarks made by a Minneapolis City Council member. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story on the campaign fundraising to date in the Minnesota governor's race. 

“People who bicycle or walk to commute generally report higher satisfaction,” says Professor Greg Lindsey in this profile of a family that uses bikes instead of a car to travel to work and school. 

Diplomat-in-Residence Mary Curtin provides her perspectives on the Ukraine war in this story. 

A profile of Humphrey School alumna Comfort Dondo (MPA ‘19), the founder of a nonprofit that provides culturally specific resources to abuse survivors, particularly immigrants. Dondo was recently awarded a Bush Fellowship.   

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story on the importance of the abortion issue in the race for Minnesota governor between incumbent DFLer Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen.