In the Media

Assistant Professor Fernando Burga was interviewed for this commentary about the privately-owned suburban community of North Oaks.

This story, marking the 75th anniversary of Hubert Humphrey's civil rights speech at the 1948 Democratic National Convention, examines how the speech became a turning point for the Democratic Party.  

A review of the new book, Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights, by Samuel G. Freedman.

A review of the new book, Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights, by Samuel G. Freedman.

This newsletter marked the 75th anniversary of Hubert Humphrey's speech at the 1948 Democratic National Convention, when he urged delegates to adopt a strong civil rights plank as part of the party platform.

A review of the new book, Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights, by Samuel G. Freedman.

An interview with Samuel Freedman, author of the new book, Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights. 

Professor Yingling Fan is quoted in this story about Metro Transit's new safety plan, which relies in part on  community service officers who can “intervene” with riders experiencing homelessness, addiction or mental health issues instead of police officers.

Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story on the success of Minnesota's DFL Party in the recent legislative session.

Transportation researcher Frank Douma is quoted in this story about a pilot program in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, which is deploying automated vehicles to transport people who don't have their own cars.

A review of the new book, Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights, by Samuel G. Freedman. 
 

This commentary highlights research by Professor Samuel Myers Jr. that examines racial disparities in Minnesota.

This editorial highlights a new state law—based in part on research conducted by Humphrey School Policy Fellows—that allows people with pregnancy-related impairments like difficulty walking to be eligible for disabled parking tags for their vehicles.
 

Professor Yingling Fan was interviewed for this editorial discussing the benefits of rebates to encourage more people to purchase e-bikes. 

Professor Samuel Myers Jr. was interviewed for this column on the dearth of Black scholars who study economics. 
 

Professor Larry Jacobs reacted to a social media post from a local GOP chapter comparing President Joe Biden to notorious dictators in response to the indictment of former President Donald Trump.

Steve Andreasen, national security expert and adjunct faculty member, wrote this commentary on U.S.-China relations. He argues that the Biden administration should take a page from Bill Clinton’s negotiations with China on the nuclear test ban treaty in the 1990s.

Research Fellow Eric Ostermeier was quoted in this story on the success of Minnesota's DFL Party in the recent legislative session.

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed after former President Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges in the Mar-a-Lago documents case. “The charges are serious, but I don’t know if it’s going to dislodge his loyal supporters,” said Jacobs.  

State regulators limited Xcel Energy’s electricity rate hike after energy justice advocates lobbied for them to consider affordability. Associate Professor Gabe Chan, whose data helped inform the decision, was interviewed for this story.