Professor Peter Calow wrote this letter to the editor on the growing influence of big technology in society; he argues that governments should engage their electorates in a debate about how much technocracy is acceptable.
In this commentary, Professor Peter Calow writes that science has a big part to play in defending democracy in the upcoming elections, but as a defender of facts, not values and preferences.
Professor Peter Calow co-authored this commentary that argues for more public interest to ensure the continued reliability of Minnesota’ water infrastructure.
A profile of Humphrey School alumnus Amelious Whyte (MA '97 PhD CEHD, ‘15), who was recently appointed interim director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the University of Minnesota's College of Liberal Arts.
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on a Republican candidate who has announced he is challenging U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who is running for re-election this year.
Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this column exploring how Minnesota election officials are preparing for potential disinformation, cyberattacks, and other dirty tricks that could disrupt the state’s voting activities this year.
Research Fellow Eric Ostermeier was interviewed for this story checking the accuracy of a claim that President Biden was the first presidential candidate to win a write-in primary, in this case New Hampshire.
Associate Professor Gabe Chan and researcher Matthew Grimley were interviewed for this explainer on Xcel Energy’s plan to institute a “time-of-use” rate design that charges customers more for power during periods of high demand.
Professor Larry Jacobs is shares his perspectives on the outcome of the Iowa Republican Caucus and what's next for the party's presidential candidates.
The Iowa Caucus "is a political system that has far outlived even its most modest claims," Professor Larry Jacobs told an opinion writer who argues in this column that Donald Trump has proven the Iowa Caucuses no longer matter.
Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story looking at the legal challenges facing former President Donald Trump as he campaigns to return to the White House this year.
Alumnus Mohamed Mandour (MHR ‘23) recounts the hostile environment facing journalists and media covering the Israel-Hamas war in this piece for the Committee to Protect Journalists, where he is a Middle East and North Africa researcher.