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Wendy Schiller provided commentary in this article.

This article references commentary by Emily Oster.

John Friedman provides commentary in this article on the potential lifelong implications of a limited or reduced education.

Rich Arenberg offered commentary in this article.

This piece references the Costs of War project.

This article references the research and COVID-19 tracking efforts of Emily Oster.

Adam Levine in RNZ, "The DNA lives in the nucleus, and this genetic material can never enter that nucleus, so it can never become part of, or interfere with, our own DNA."

Ieva Jusionyte appeared in this interview to discuss migrants climbing the border wall and oftentimes suffering serious injuries.

In a conversation with Asia Ashutosh Varshney, Indian Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that Bharatiya Janata Party MPs in Parliament are not permitted to have open discussions.

Cathy Lutz and Neta C. Crawford penned this article around the 18th anniversary of the war between the U.S. and Iraq.

In this article, Michael Kennedy speaks on the circumstances that people in their 20s have grown up with — pointing to 9/11, a recession, and COVID — that lead to economic, social and mental struggles.

Richard Arenberg is cited in this article regarding his book, "Defending the Filibuster: The Soul of the Senate."

Emily Oster discusses what the data shows about reopening schools safely during the pandemic.

In this interview, Emily Oster discusses COVID-19 vaccinations.

Ashutosh Varshney is cited in this piece regarding comments made by Rahul Gandhi during a virtual event.

Stephen Kinzer penned this article on whether Biden will lead the United States into direct confrontation with Germany, one of our closest allies.

This article includes commentary from Emily Oster, who created a dashboard to help track COVID-19 in schools.

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This article cites the Costs of War project at Watson.

Emily Oster provided commentary in this article on the initial lack of school-related data during the pandemic.

In this podcast interview, Rich Arenberg explains and dicusses the role of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate.

Professor of International and Public Affairs and Political Science Margaret Weir provided commentary on the new Democratic stance.

Emily Oster in the Los Angeles Times, "We are so focused on this one risk, and it's not that I'm a COVID denier — I think COVID is really bad. But it's not right to say it is the only risk people face. The mental health costs of isolation in your house for months and months and months are real."

Emily Oster provides commentary in this article on the idea of enforcing a social distancing gap of 3-feet in classrooms as opposed to 6-feet.

Stephanie Savell penned this article on the United States' role in government abuse in Burkina Faso.

In this radio interview, Wendy Schiller discusses the idea of providing another economic stimulus package and reflects on the history of previous packages.

Emily Oster offered commentary on the effect of COVID-19 on parents and how to safely reopen schools.

Jori Breslawski on Political Violence at a Glance, "The prevention of environmental terrorism requires governments to take action if they hope to meet the challenges of the changing nature of politically motivated attacks."

Emily Oster in The 74 Million, "I think there is a chance that seeing it all together like this will push some of the last districts [to open], or push some of the last parents to really rebel..."

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Rich Arenberg discusses whether the filibuster brings better solutions to the country's biggest problems on On Point.

In this profile, Emily Oster explains why more attention should be paid to the social harms of lockdowns.

A new strategic plan for sustainability outlines five key commitments to address Brown's impact on the natural environment, while calling for an expansion of education and community engagement around sustainability issues.

Wendy Schiller offered commentary in this article.

Richard Arenberg provided commentary on a 50-50 Senate, which he says could be a fruitful time to reform use of the filibuster.

Emily Oster provided commentary in this article.

This article references the writings of Richard Arenberg.

Continuing coverage: New data from Stephanie Savell for the Costs of War project at Brown's Watson Institute shows that over the last three years the U.S. has been active in at least 85 countries.

Stephanie Savell created this Costs of War report examining the effects of U.S. security assistance and the profound costs of assisting other nations wage their own "wars on terror."

Emily Oster in Rolling Stone, "...when you make these choices, you kind of need to put the risks in context of other risks, and recognize that by living, you are taking some risks."

This article notes that Project HOPE's vaccination training was developed in partnership with Brown's Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies.

In this interview, Emily Oster delves into learning to be okay with what you can't control during the pandemic and how to resolve feelings of anger and frustration as a result.

This article cites Peter Andreas' book, Killer High: A History of War in Six Drugs.

In this interview, Wendy Schiller reflects on Gina Raimondo's political rise in Rhode Island and how she could positively impact the Biden administration.

This interview features Stephanie Savell, co-director of the Costs of War project.

This article includes commentary from Wendy Schiller.

Richard Arenberg provided commentary in this article.

Emily Oster provided commentary in this article stating, "In practice, what will happen if we prioritize teachers for vaccines and more teachers are vaccinated, we will see more school openings, but it will be slow."