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In this article, Emily Oster shares data on the social effects and misconceptions of only children versus those with siblings.

This article explores "All-American Nativism," a new book by Daniel Denvir.

In this article, Ross Cheit provided commentary on Governor Gina Raimondo saying, "She's a no-baloney technocrat...She's not charming but she's really smart, and that's made her really popular now."

This article references Rose McDermott's participation in a livestream event hosted by the Cato Institute called "What frightens us? And why? Threat perception during and after COVID-19."

This article cites the Costs of War Project, referencing the idea that the U.S. military "with its over two million members and an annual budget exceeding $700 billion—is among the biggest polluters on the planet."

Rose McDermott participated in a livestream event held by the Cato Institute called "What frightens us? And why? Threat perception during and after COVID-19."

This article reflects on the conversation between former presidential candidate Andrew Yang and Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez, both Brown alumni, that touched on the upcoming general election and the social consciousness of the Brown community.

In this interview, Emily Oster discusses dilemmas and questions from parents during the COVID-19 pandemic including alternative birth plans, social isolation, and living with what you can't control.

Emily Oster discusses parenting in the COVID-19 era and beyond in this interview.

This article references tweets by Jeff Colgan about the impact crude oil prices will have on the U.S. economy.

Deborah Gordon in Heated, "It's going to take action from the supply side to transform the climate...and sadly, I don't think what we're seeing from COVID is oil nations like Saudi Arabia or, frankly, the United States, thinking outside the box when it comes to creating an industry that's more flexible."

Patrick Heller penned this article explaining the ways in which the state of Kerala has reacted to the growing pandemic, including flattening the curve and a pivot within local governments.

Almost 90 doctors, nurses, and health professionals from public and private hospitals and organizations across the Philippines took part in a four-day webinar held in partnership with the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies and international relief organization Project HOPE.

Emily Oster is part of a team of experts who created a modeling projection to track the spread of coronavirus in Rhode Island, and she provided commentary about her work in this article.

In this interview, Emily Oster discusses her collaborative work with a small group of epidemiologists, staff from the R.I. Department of Health and researchers from Brown to develop the state's COVID-19 models.

Richard Arenberg in Newsmax, "As the Congress now moves toward another massive rescue bill, the majority leader will be mindful of the considerable leverage which Democrats have in the Senate."

Stephen Kinzer penned this column challenging the U.S. government's funding priorities.

In this piece, Ashutosh Varshney and Sahana Ghosh are cited as among thousands of signatories on a letter condemning criminal charges against The Wire for a story it published about COVID-19.

In this piece, Wendy Schiller provided commentary on how coronavirus has set up a political environment likely to favor incumbents.

In this interview, Catherine Lutz explains why we need to fundamentally rethink what national security means so it can focus civilian solutions toward very real societal risks many are currently experiencing.

In this interview, Emily Oster discusses the concerns surrounding childbirth amid the coronavirus outbreak.

In this piece, Angela Blanchard shared her thoughts on Houston's response to COVID-19.

This column references the research of Rose McDermott, who has published a volume of research titled "The Evils of Polygyny."

In this article, Robert Blair provided commentary on government trustworthiness, honesty and messaging during a pandemic.

In this panel discussion, Jeff Colgan speaks on the oil price feud between Saudi Arabia and Russia, and whether an intervention by Trump will be enough to end the rift.

In this Q&A, Angela Blanchard shared her thoughts on Houston's response to COVID-19.

Stephen Kinzer penned this column about how America's "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran is cruel and self-defeating.

In this piece, Mark Blyth's article in Foreign Affairs is cited. He argues that the U.S. economic model makes it more vulnerable to the coronavirus than countries with stronger welfare safety nets.

Adam Levine provided commentary on self-isolation for those who are at risk of spreading COVID-19.

Emily Oster in The Guardian, "If you plan a home birth at the last minute, any risks like this are probably larger than they'd be for more advance planning. The Covid risks to pregnant women and infants seem to be small."

In this article, Prerna Singh touches upon the marginalized population in India, including some who are homeless and don't have a place to lockdown.

In this article, Wendy Schiller provided commentary about the plausibility of Trump winning a second term.

In this article, Mark Blyth explores the two competing epidemiological models currently dividing expert opinion on how best to respond to COVID-19.

In this article, Catherine Lutz writes, "America isn't ready for this pandemic because our government has been spending money on the wrong things. Instead of putting money towards fighting disease or alleviating suffering, the U.S. spent enormous sums over the past couple of decades on war and war preparation."

In this article, Wendy Schiller provided commentary on Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo's response to coronavirus.

Emily Oster provided commentary acknowledging the dual role of employee and parent, and how COVID-19 is affecting the that balance.

In this Q&A, Adam Levine shared his thoughts about Ebola, COVID-19 and the biggest challenges that health care workers face in settings where resources are limited.

In this interview, Wendy Schiller discusses the recently passed coronavirus stimulus package, potential implications on the economy, and next steps in leadership for President Trump.

Adam Levine provided commentary on the ideal settings for field hospitals.

Andrea Mazzarino, co-founder of the Costs of War project, penned this column on the preconceived notions many have on what a military family should look and act like.

This article references a paper by Peter Andreas.

Wendy Schiller in The Guardian, "It's perfectly conceivable Trump survives this and wins the election. If he can keep the death toll down, sell the idea that it could have been worse and show he was a volatile character who turned the corner in a crisis, it's going to be hard for Biden to unseat him."

In this interview, Wendy Schiller discusses the current political climate and changes in the economy due to COVID-19.

In this article, Adam Levine recollects his time fighting the Ebola virus in West Africa and gives advice to health care workers currently combating COVID-19.

In this article, Mark Blyth is cited for helping generate signatures for an open letter signed by more than 400 leading academics calling for the European Council of Ministers to raise finance for the entire eurozone through a pooled financial instrument called a "eurobond."

In this article, Angela Blanchard weighs in on the current crisis in Houston and what the next steps to control the virus may look like.

Emily Oster penned this column acknowledging the dual role of employee and parent, and how COVID-19 is affecting the that balance.

Stephen Kinzer penned this article explaining the ways in which many prepare for personal hardships, but few have imagined potential tragedy on a global scale. He lists the top three overlooked dangers to humans: Pandemics, nuclear war, and climate change.