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In the Fight Against Ebola in the Congo, Pregnant Women Must Not Be Forgotten
The latest outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo was declared on Aug. 1, with more than 100 confirmed and probable cases in eastern provinces. According to Congo’s health ministry, more than 70 people have died. International health…
President Trump Leads California to Pollution Doom
David Driesen, University Professor at the College of Law, was interviewed by HuffPost for the article Trump’s Assault On Auto Pollution Rules Is The Latest Salvo In A War On States’ Rights. Driesen, who focuses on environmental law explains, that arguing…
Next Trade War Target: Cannabis Consumption Markets
Mary Lovely, professor of economics in the Maxwell School, was quoted in stories about tariffs and the trade war in several outlets, including CNBC. The United States and China are in an ongoing trade war that currently affects aluminum, steel, solar panels…
Much at Stake with Governor’s Debate
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Institute for Public Affairs in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Newsday story “With much at stake, Cuomo, Nixon ready for their first and only debate.” From…
For Small Upstate Companies, Sustaining Strong Canadian Trade Ties is Critical
On Monday, President Trump announced the U.S. and Mexico had reached an agreement to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement. Canada – the other member of Nafta – has not agreed to the new terms and is scheduled to…
Why You Can’t Stop Playing That Song
Alice Sterling Honig, professor emerita at Falk College, was interviewed by Refinery29 for a story about human behavior. Hoing, researcher in child development and human behavior explains some of the reasons why a song may be on repeat for weeks straight. She…
Kroger’s Plastic Bags Plan is Further Evidence of Private Sector Sustainability Push
Kroger Co., the largest supermarket chain in the country, recently announced plans to get rid of single-use plastic bags in stores by 2025. It’s the most recent in a series of announcements by large companies striving to hit sustainability goals…
Who’s Playing the Game Better? China or The U.S?
Mary Lovely, professor of economics in the Maxwell School, was quoted in stories about tariffs and the trade war in several outlets including Sup China. Lovely, expert in China’s trade and substantial development says, “China will win because it is playing…
Phishing Attacks: Everything Old is New Again
This week, Microsoft announced it had been successful in stopping attempted cyber-attacks by Russian hackers that were trying to steal data from U.S. political groups. The company believes the attacks were likely the start of a “spear phishing” campaign that…
Past Completely Conservative Supreme Court Consequences Becomes Instructive Today
Thomas M. Keck, political science professor and the Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics in the Maxwell School, “Could hard-right Supreme Court haunt GOP? History says maybe.” The possible infiltration of Brett Kavanaugh can shift the Supreme…