Jonathan Collins comments for The Boston Globe, "The interesting thing about participatory budgeting is that the deeper you get into it, the more you quickly realize, it is not about the money."
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US spending in Afghanistan dwarfs aid to Ukraine (Costs of War project cited)
Poynter cites research from the Costs of War project that estimates the U.S. spent $2.189 trillion more in Afghanistan than the aid given to Ukraine.
If 'Independent' were a party, it could dominate American politics (comments by Richard Arenberg)
Richard Arenberg comments for The Hill, "We slap the label of 'independent' on anybody and anything that isn't a registered Democrat or Republican."
Is the Ukraine War moving toward a 'Korea solution'? (written by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein writes for Responsible Statecraft, "Just like 70 years ago on the peninsula, an armistice would immediately freeze fighting along the present line of contact."
It's more than money: Supporting the Black school (written by Jonathan Collins)
Jonathan Collines writes for Kappan, "Supporting Black institutions is about more than financial investment. How do they fit into larger institutional arrangements? These are the truly pressing questions we need to ask."
Dany Bahar writes for The Forward, "In Israel and around the world we are hurt by these losses, and confused by what they mean."
China-U.S. War Odds 'Decreasing' as Xi Watches Russia: Ex-NATO Chief
Lyle Goldstein comments for Newsweek, "The August 2022 crisis shows that Beijing is quite willing to push the envelope when it comes to pressuring Taipei, for example by shooting missiles directly over the island or sending aircraft across the median line of the Taiwan Strait."
The Gaggle: Arizonans setting the tone for a split Congress (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In this AZ Central interview, Professor of Political Science Wendy Schiller dissects what to expect from Congress this session.
Will Ukraine Wind Up Making Territorial Concessions to Russia? (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein comments for Foreign Affairs, "For the sake of Ukraine and also global peace and stability, painful compromises with Russia must be made—the sooner the better."
Costa Rica's new president may test the commitment to eco-consciousness (written by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer penned this column for The Boston Globe on Costa Rica's President Rodrigo Chaves and his position on the country's high environmental standards.
Republicans squabble over abortion as 2024 primaries loom (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for The Guardian, "Abortion is most likely the No 1 internal problem for the Republican party going into '24."
Senate musical chairs: California prepares for political battle over Feinstein vacancy (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for The Guardian on the "avalanche" of candidates vying for California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat in Congress.
From Congress to the classroom, here's what's next for Jim Langevin (Jim Langevin mentioned)
The Providence Journal notes that Jim Langevin will become a visiting scholar in political science at the University of Rhode Island and a senior fellow at Watson Institute.
3 Tips to Build Trust Between School Boards and the Public (interview with Jonathan Collins)
Jonathan Collins was interviewed by Education Week about the ways that school boards can change routines to build trust with parents.
Amid fears of a crisis, the US begins the debt ceiling battle (comments by Arvind Subramanian)
Arvind Subramanian comments for Hindustan Times, "If the US breaches the limit, then financial markets panic because trust in the single most trusted borrower in the world — Uncle Sam — is jeopardised. And literally every interest rate in every market in the world is priced off US government bonds (the debt). So, if this market is rattled, the risk is of all global markets being rattled."
School Boards Are Limiting Public Comment. Will That Erode Trust? (comments by Jonathan Collins)
Jonathan Collins comments for Education Week, "Political polarization has been growing since the 2000s, and it has engulfed everything in its path, including school boards."
A Raging Debate Over Health Risks From Natural Gas Stoves (Emily Oster's research cited)
Emily Oster's research on the potential health and environmental hazards of gas stoves is cited in Bloomberg.
URI and Brown name Langevin to academic posts (Jim Langevin mentioned)
The Boston Globe mentions Jim Langevin's position as a senior fellow and how he hopes to give students insights from his experiences in more than three decades in government.
Setting The Theater': US, Allies Are Preparing For Conflict In The Pacific (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Visiting Professor Lyle Goldstein comments for Daily Caller, "The Chinese have a lot of force they can bring to bear. Not just aircraft and missiles, but they could literally invade these smaller islands."
About That Gas Stove (Emily Oster's research cited)
Emily Oster's research on the potential health and environmental hazards of gas stoves is cited in The New York Times.
Will your gas range make you sick? Here's what the science says (comments by Emily Oster)
Emily Oster comments for Los Angeles Times, "If you have a gas stove do you need to replace it tomorrow? No, unless you have some significant respiratory issue."
ExxonMobil scientists' climate models were accurate, but hidden (comments by Deborah Gordon)
Deborah Gordon comments for Chemistry World, on an analysis that shows ExxonMobil scientists had accurately modeled global warming caused by fossil fuels since the late 1970s.
Long life, good education, but no jobs? Kerala model faces test. (comments by Patrick Heller)
Patrick Heller comments for The Christian Science Monitor on the Kerala model of economic and social development.
Spare' pokes gaping holes in Prince Harry's rebrand (Costs of War project cited)
MSNBC cites Costs of War research which found that nearly 400,000 civilians have been killed in the combined post-9/11 wars.
A Gas Stove Ban May Be Coming. What Does That Mean for Home Cooks? (Emily Oster's research cited)
This Bon Appétit article references research by Emily Oster on the potential health and environmental hazards of gas stoves.
The Costs of War with Stephen Kinzer (interview with Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer discusses the profound cost of war — in the forms of human life, your taxpayer dollars, the US economy, and our safety, security, and freedom, in an interview on The Tulsi Gabbard Show.
Rep. Magaziner ready to work for R.I.; observers say challenges await (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for Providence Business News on Representative Seth Magaziner's new post in Congress.
Brazil's Former President Jair Bolsonaro, in Florida, Accused of Provoking Rioters Back Home (comments by James Green)
James Green comments for The Wall Street Journal, "His supporters in Congress will distance themselves from him because of the damage, even though he claims he was not responsible."
Kevin McCarthy is finally the House speaker, but at what costs? (interview with Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller is interviewed about Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and the Republican Party on Detroit Today.
Glenn Loury is daring you to cancel him. (interview with Glenn Loury)
In an interview with Brown Alumni Magazine, Glenn Loury discusses how he has become an important conservative thinker and a public intellectual not afraid to change his own mind.
Bloomberg Daybreak: January 9, 2023 (interview with Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller offered commentary on the rioting in the Brazilian capital and the new U.S. legislative session for Bloomberg Daybreak Podcast.
'I never give up': McCarthy sworn in as House speaker after days of negotiations (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for NBC 10 News, "[The deal] shows division in the Republican Party and the House and when you are the majority party, you do not want that kind of public fight over just electing your leader."
A threat to democracy in Mexico rings familiar to the US (co-authored by J. Brian Atwood)
J. Brian Atwood writes for The Hill, "The president of Mexico retains his popularity, but the Mexican people appreciate the multiparty system that has evolved. They want an accountable government."
The Big Sigh: An Assessment of Our Economic Future (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth on how the economy is ultimately a mirror of our accomplishments, advances, fears, and mistakes for On The Media Podcast.
A Lively Experiment 1/6/2023 (interview with Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller discusses McKee's goals for his first full term as governor in an interview with PBS's A Lively Experiment.
How Western tanks could change Ukraine's war effort (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein comments for Responsible Statecraft, "To the credit of the Ukrainian commanders, they have managed to create some interesting tactics here."
Surveillance: Soft Landings with Carpenter (interview with Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller tells Bloomberg Surveillance Podcast that the GOP appears to be in disarray after 20 Republicans voted against Kevin McCarthy's bid for House speaker.
How the US and China can shape a new East Asian Order, together (written by Chas Freeman)
Ambassador Chas Freeman writes for Responsible Statecraft, "Without explicit support from the United States, Japan is reemerging as an Asian politico-military power."
Where China is headed and what it means for India (written by Ashutosh Varshney)
Ashutosh Varshney writes for The Indian Express, "As India debates the latest border clashes with China, Delhi should keep in mind that China has moved to a security over economics mode, making a Chinese compromise less likely."
Asian countries wise up and don't depend on US to balance China's power (written by Chas Freeman)
Ambassador Chas Freeman writes for Responsible Statecraft, "Regional governments have taken note of Washington's reluctance to challenge Russia in Ukraine directly."
Why Taiwan's dependence on the US is not a safe bet (written by Chas Freeman)
Ambassador Chas Freeman writes for Responsible Statecraft, "Other countries in the region seek to ensure their independence by working with each other — as well as courting US support."
A Taiwan conflict would be nothing like Ukraine (written by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein writes for Unherd, "Washington should aim to avoid the mistakes it has made in European security over the last decade and instead strive for a more inclusive architecture for Asia-Pacific security that does not isolate Beijing."
Refashioning a new East Asian order (written by Chas Freeman)
Ambassador Chas Freeman writes for Responsible Statecraft, "After four centuries, China has emerged as the economic nucleus of its region and a credible contestant for global preeminence."
Daniel Smith comments for Insider, "They have a lot of awareness about what the world has to offer, but great frustration that they can't find it for themselves because of unemployment and other thwarted opportunities to make a living."
Warren, Jacobs Accuse Pentagon of Vastly Undercounting Civilians Killed by US Military (Costs of War project cited)
The Costs of War project research cited in Common Dreams, estimates that combatants on all sides of the U.S.-led War on Terror have killed as many as 387,000 civilians as of late last year.
The Costs of War Project released a new report titled "Uncompensated Allies: How Contracting Companies and U.S. Government Agencies Failed Third-Country Nationals in Afghanistan," that was cited in NBC News.
Biden puts Venezuela in the axis of lesser evils (written by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer writes for the Boston Globe, "Eager to find new sources of oil, we're finally acknowledging two truths: Venezuela does not threaten us, and our efforts to depose its leftist government have failed."
Enormous turnover among Providence leaders is unchartered territory (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for Providence Business News, "You want to have people in office making the decisions so voters hold the right people accountable."