In the Media

 Professor Ed Goetz co-authored this commentary encouraging a clearheaded civic conversation about the rent stabilization ballot measures in Minneapolis and St. Paul, based on research and data rather than heated rhetoric.

“Mainstream news outlets have not made room for [communities of color] except as problems,” said Interim Dean Catherine Squires in this story about mistrust of the media.

Professor Ed Goetz is interviewed for this story examining whether rent control policies work as intended to make housing more affordable, as voters in Minneapolis and St. Paul prepare to vote on the issue in November. 

Restricting the freedom of women in Afghanistan serves as a powerful demonstration of the Taliban’s power, says Associate Professor Dipali Mukhopadhyay in this story.

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story that looks at the upcoming vote in Minneapolis on whether to replace the police department with a new Department of Public Safety, and how it is sharply dividing Democrats along ideological lines. 

This editorial in support of a 'yes' vote on the city of Minneapolis charter amendment, quotes Senior Fellow Jay Kiedrowski, who is in favor of the measure. 

Professor Peter Calow shares his perspectives on how science should be used as the basis for public policy decisions.

Cherrene Horazuk, administrative specialist at the Humphrey School and president of AFSCME Local 3800, said in this news story the University of Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccination reporting system does not go far enough to protect the health of employees and students on campus. 

Professor Samuel Myers Jr. discusses his research into why drowning rates for Black people are higher than for white people.

This story looks at the issues driving several high-profile mayoral campaigns across the country. Professor Larry Jacobs discusses the racial politics dominating the race in Minneapolis.

Transportation researcher Frank Douma was interviewed for this story on the growing popularity of dockless scooters in San Diego.

Professor Ed Goetz is interviewed for this story explaining the upcoming ballot measure in St. Paul that would establish rent controls.

Professor Ed Goetz comments in this story about the slow allocation of rent relief funds by the Minnesota Housing department.

A profile of incoming Humphrey School Dean Nisha Botchwey, who will take over leadership of the School in January 2022.

Associate Professor Gabe Chan is interviewed about Sen. Tina Smith’s proposal to speed up the transition to clean energy. “It’s the first and largest step that we can take to address our contribution to climate change," he said.

First-year student Zakariya Abdullahi was interviewed for this story looking at how the pandemic affected college students’ decision-making.

Professor Larry Jacobs said in this story he’s concerned about some Republicans continuing to cast doubt on the integrity of election results, saying “it’s a very damaging and corrosive pattern that’s now accelerating.”

"Roads don't stop at the border; why should a bike or scooter?" said researcher Frank Douma in this story on Minneapolis and St. Paul cooperating on shared transportation services.

Professor Ed Goetz predicts a wave of evictions after the ban on them expires. He adds that people who have an eviction on their record will find it very difficult to get subsequent housing.

Professor Ed Goetz is interviewed for this story examining whether rent control policies work as intended to make housing more affordable.

Cherrene Horazuk, administrative specialist at the Humphrey School and president of AFSCME Local 3800, said in this news story the University of Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccination reporting system does not go far enough to protect the health of employees and students on campus.