It’s Official: 100,000 Are Dead of Covid-19 in America, and Their Blood Is on Trump’s Hands (Catherine Lutz cited)
May 28, 2020 The Intercept
This article cites the recent essay co-authored by Catherine Lutz on normalizing COVID-19 deaths.
In the News
Consumer Spending Is Already Rebounding in These States (interview with John Friedman)
May 28, 2020 NBC New York
In this article, John Friedman discusses the correlation between communities greatly affected by coronavirus and the subsequent decline in consumer spending.
A New Thing to Fight About: Virus Risks (Emily Oster cited)
May 28, 2020 New York Times
This article cites Emily Oster's research surrounding the stress provoked by social distancing and how partners can navigate productive conversations about their differences in comfort level.
Time to End McConnell's Reign (written by Rich Arenberg)
May 27, 2020 Newsmax
In this opinion piece Rich Arenberg writes, "It's impossible to overstate the breadth and depth of the damage that McConnell has done to our country and our democracy."
When couples fight about virus risks (Emily Oster cited)
May 27, 2020 New York Times
This article cites Emily Oster's recent risk-assessment framework to tackling common disagreements between parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This data-based blog post for parents deciding on camp and grandparents meetups during coronavirus is going viral — here's why (interview with Emily Oster)
May 26, 2020 Parade
In this interview, Emily Oster discusses the creation of her blog post and chart that addresses some of the biggest questions parents have right now about how to safely address caregiving for their kids, as well as interactions with grandparents.
The eternal virus (David Kertzer cited)
May 21, 2020 YatedNe'eman
This column references research by David Kertzer.
Kerala model against corona praised regionally and globally (Prerna Singh cited)
May 21, 2020 The Siasat Daily
This article references research by Prerna Singh.
Putting COVID-19 News in Context (interview with Emily Oster)
May 21, 2020 New York Public Radio
In this interview, Emily Oster discusses her new website which helps to analyze COVID-19 related news, and takes a closer look at COVID-19 in children.
Who is 'essential' to our Covid-19 world (Costs of War project cited)
May 18, 2020 LA Progressive
Andrea Mazzarino, co-founder of the Costs of War project, penned this column on military personnel and coronavirus.
Swing states become partisan battlegrounds in America's fight against Covid-19 (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
May 18, 2020 The Guardian
Wendy Schiller offered commentary on the hurdles that Joe Biden and Trump will face in the upcoming election.
The death of the office (Emily Oster cited)
May 15, 2020 Financial Review
This column references research in Emily Oster's book "Cribsheet."
Decoding the Flood of COVID Data (interview with Emily Oster)
May 15, 2020 Slate
Emily Oster appeared on this podcast episode to discuss how people should interpret the deluge of data surrounding coronavirus.
Germany’s pandemic response shows that good government matters (written by Stephen Kinzer)
May 15, 2020 Boston Globe
Stephen Kinzer penned this article stating, "If this pandemic leads Americans to conclude that we must change our national course, Germany offers an appealing alternative."
Where Are the GOP 'Profiles in Courage' on Capitol Hill? (written by Richard Arenberg)
May 14, 2020 News Max
Richard Arenberg penned this opinion piece questioning the nation's "present-day profiles in courage." He writes, "Republican senators: The nation turns its lonely eyes to you."
Coronavirus shuttered 48% of Worcester County's small businesses, dropped revenues 43% (Opportunity Insights cited)
May 14, 2020 Worcester Business Journal
This article draws on data gathered by Opportunity Insights, a project co-directed by John Friedman.
The 'just stay home' message will backfire (written by Emily Oster)
May 14, 2020 The Atlantic
In this opinion piece, Emily Oster argues that we need less extreme and more nuanced recommendations for navigating life during the pandemic.
Dems propose $3 trillion stimulus package as partisan tensions rise over virus relief (commentary by Richard Arenberg)
May 13, 2020 ABC6
Richard Arenberg provided commentary in this article stating, "I think the Democrats see great value in contrasting what they would do in this legislation to the ‘trickle-down’ approach the Republicans have mostly favored."
World's super rich buying pandemic escape mansions in New Zealand (commentary by Mark Blyth)
May 12, 2020 Mint Press News
In this article, Mark Blyth provides commentary on the number of wealthy individuals residing in luxury homes and areas amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump wants America to ‘normalize’ coronavirus deaths. It’s the media’s job not to play along. (Catherine Lutz cited)
May 11, 2020 Washington Post
This column references a recent essay written by Catherine Lutz on the dangers of normalizing COVID-19 deaths.
Trump's VOA Criticism Shows US-Funded News Doesn't Mean US-Approved (commentary by Richard Boucher)
May 8, 2020 Voice of America
This column includes commentary from Richard Boucher.
Are we ready? Raimondo moves ahead with reopening R.I. (Emily Oster cited)
May 8, 2020 Providence Business News
Professor of Economics Emily Oster helped develop the state's coronavirus projection model.
3.2 million unemployment claims filed last week, for a total of 33 million (interview with John Friedman)
May 8, 2020 CBS News
The research team Opportunity Insights, co-directed by John Friedman, developed a tool to help policymakers and nonprofits respond to rapid economic shifts during the global health crisis. Friedman discusses the tracker and its latest numbers in this video segment.
Transport after coronavirus: how will we fly, drive, commute and ride? (commentary by Jeff Colgan)
May 8, 2020 The Guardian
Jeff Colgan in The Guardian, "Nothing lasts forever in the oil business but low oil prices are probably here to stay for at least the rest of the year and perhaps much longer."
U.S. loses record 20.5 million jobs in April (interview with John Friedman)
May 8, 2020 CBS News
In this interview, John Friedman discusses the latest numbers in U.S. unemployment and how the economy and job market can bounce back.
Government Orders Alone Didn’t Close the Economy. They Probably Can’t Reopen It. (commentary by John Friedman)
May 7, 2020 New York Times
In this article, John Friedman provides commentary on the correlation between the opening of southern states in the U.S. and a change in the economy as a result.
The new capitalism: In the foreseeable future, politics will drive economic policies, not market-based rationality (written by Ashutosh Varshney)
May 4, 2020 Indian Express
In this opinion piece by Ashutosh Varshney he writes, "We should not only expect that labour flows will now be more strictly regulated than before. But also more than ever before in recent decades, Western investors will also have to factor in political risks in their investment decision-making."
Why WHO doesn't like travel bans (commentary by Nitsan Chorev)
May 1, 2020 Devex
Nitsan Chorev provided commentary on why the World Health Organization is reluctant to endorse travel bans.
The dangerous new consensus: blame China (written by Stephen Kinzer)
April 30, 2020 Boston Globe
Stephen Kinzer penned this column about how he believes the presidential campaign has turned into a debate over which candidate is more virulently opposed to Beijing.
Bloomberg Daybreak: April 29, Hour 2 (interview with Wendy Schiller)
April 29, 2020 Bloomberg
Wendy Schiller appeared on this radio segment to discuss the government's response to recent Covid-related issues, such as President Trump's decision to use the Defense Production Act to ensure that meat processing plants remain open.
A proposed delay of the census could create logistical chaos for redistricting next year (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
April 28, 2020 Boston Globe
In this article, Wendy Schiller offered commentary on how the census will affect politics in Rhode Island.
How Democrats let the Right win on immigration (Daniel Denvir cited)
April 28, 2020 New Republic
This article explores "All-American Nativism," a new book by Daniel Denvir.
Rhode Island pushes aggressive testing, a move that could ease reopening (commentary by Ross Cheit)
April 28, 2020 New York Times
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."
Only Children Are Not Doomed (written by Emily Oster)
April 28, 2020 New York Times
In this article, Emily Oster shares data on the social effects and misconceptions of only children versus those with siblings.
Coronavirus Will Teach Us What a Threat Really Means (interview with Rose McDermott cited)
April 27, 2020 National Interest
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."
Perceiving threats in an era of pandemic (interview with Rose McDermott)
April 24, 2020 Cato Institute
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."
'No Warming, No War': Report Details How US Militarism and Climate Crisis Are Deeply Interwoven (Costs of War report cited)
April 24, 2020 Common Dreams
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."
Andrew Yang reflects on campaign, talks new initiatives in virtual discussion
April 23, 2020 News from Brown
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.
Globe Op-Talks: Pregnancy and parenting during a pandemic (interview with Emily Oster)
April 23, 2020 Boston Globe
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.
Will the kids be alright? Data-driven parenting advice (interview with Emily Oster)
April 22, 2020 WKYC
Emily Oster discusses parenting in the COVID-19 era and beyond in this interview.
Coronavirus won't save the planet (interview with Deborah Gordon)
April 21, 2020 Heated
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."
Brent crude plunges to 18-year low as oil slump rattles markets (Jeff Colgan cited)
April 21, 2020 The Guardian
This article references tweets by Jeff Colgan about the impact crude oil prices will have on the U.S. economy.
Training of trainers for pandemic response held (interview with Adam Levine)
April 20, 2020 Inquirer
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.
A virus, social democracy, and dividends for Kerala (written by Patrick Heller)
April 20, 2020 The Hindu
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.
Brown University team part of COVID-19 tracking (commentary by Emily Oster)
April 20, 2020 WJAR
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.
Behind the data: How Rhode Island compiles its COVID-19 model (interview with Emily Oster)
April 17, 2020 WPRI
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.
Democrats Wield Filibuster Power in Virus Bill (written by Richard Arenberg)
April 17, 2020 Newsmax
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."
Our response to the coronavirus demonstrates how far America has careened off track (written by Stephen Kinzer)
April 16, 2020 Boston Globe
Stephen Kinzer penned this column challenging the U.S. government's funding priorities.
3,500 jurists, scholars, actors, artists, writers condemn UP police's charges against The Wire (Ashutosh Varshney and Sahana Ghosh cited)
April 15, 2020 The Wire
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.
Political Scene: Campaigning during coronavirus crisis (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
April 13, 2020 Providence Journal
In this piece, Wendy Schiller provided commentary on how coronavirus has set up a political environment likely to favor incumbents.
Confronting COVID-19 with the wrong tools (interview with Catherine Lutz)
April 13, 2020 Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
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.
What to expect when you’re expecting during a pandemic (interview with Emily Oster)
April 9, 2020 MSNBC
In this interview, Emily Oster discusses the concerns surrounding childbirth amid the coronavirus outbreak.
In Houston, coronavirus tests a city known for its resilience (commentary by Angela Blanchard)
April 8, 2020 Houston Public Media
In this piece, Angela Blanchard shared her thoughts on Houston's response to COVID-19.
'This is what we dread': Disaster expert Angela Blanchard on COVID-19 and the Houston economy (Q&A with Angela Blanchard)
April 6, 2020 Houston Chronicle
In this Q&A, Angela Blanchard shared her thoughts on Houston's response to COVID-19.
Is the oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia ending? (commentary by Jeff Colgan)
April 6, 2020 Al Jazeera
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.
Big love in Utah: Polygamy's big return (Rose McDermott cited)
April 6, 2020 Idaho State Journal
This column references the research of Rose McDermott, who has published a volume of research titled "The Evils of Polygyny."
Masks may be good, but the messaging around them has been very bad (commentary by Robert Blair)
April 6, 2020 The Verge
In this article, Robert Blair provided commentary on government trustworthiness, honesty and messaging during a pandemic.
Let’s keep God out of this, shall we? (Mark Blyth cited)
April 3, 2020 Financial Times
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.
Iran is reeling from the coronavirus. How has the U.S. responded? With sanctions. (written by Stephen Kinzer)
April 3, 2020 Boston Globe
Stephen Kinzer penned this column about how America's "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran is cruel and self-defeating.
A guide to home isolation during the coronavirus pandemic (commentary by Adam Levine)
April 1, 2020 U.S. News & World Report
Adam Levine provided commentary on self-isolation for those who are at risk of spreading COVID-19.
Strained hospitals and isolation: how coronavirus made giving birth even harder (commentary by Emily Oster)
April 1, 2020 The Guardian
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."
Life under lockdown is brutal for India's female day laborers (commentary by Prerna Singh)
April 1, 2020 ABC News
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.
As world leaders go into coronavirus isolation, how would quarantine affect Trump's presidency? (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
March 31, 2020 Newsweek
In this article, Wendy Schiller provided commentary about the plausibility of Trump winning a second term.
The U.S. Economy Is Uniquely Vulnerable to the Coronavirus (written by Mark Blyth)
March 30, 2020 Foreign Affairs
In this article, Mark Blyth explores the two competing epidemiological models currently dividing expert opinion on how best to respond to COVID-19.
Fighting a virus with the wrong tools (written by Catherine Lutz)
March 30, 2020 The Hill
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."