March 5, 2021 Times-Union
Richard Arenberg provided commentary on a 50-50 Senate, which he says could be a fruitful time to reform use of the filibuster.
March 5, 2021 Popular Science
Emily Oster provided commentary in this article.
March 5, 2021 Providence Business News
Wendy Schiller offered commentary in this article.
March 5, 2021 Talking Points Memo
This article references the writings of Richard Arenberg.
March 4, 2021 Rolling Stone
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."
March 4, 2021 ReliefWeb
This article notes that Project HOPE's vaccination training was developed in partnership with Brown's Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies.
March 4, 2021 POGO
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.
March 3, 2021 WJAR
In this interview, Wendy Schiller reflects on Gina Raimondo's political rise in Rhode Island and how she could positively impact the Biden administration.
March 3, 2021 CNN Health
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.
March 2, 2021 WBUR
This interview features Stephanie Savell, co-director of the Costs of War project.
March 1, 2021 The Gateway
This article includes commentary from Wendy Schiller.
March 1, 2021 ABC6
Richard Arenberg provided commentary in this article.
March 1, 2021 Economic Times
Emily Oster in Economic Times, "Another summer of remote school, even if it lets your kid move forward in math, may have less value than a summer of digging in the dirt."
March 1, 2021 Bloomberg Quint
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."
March 1, 2021 Common Dreams
This article cites the latest research for the Costs of War project at Watson.
March 1, 2021 USA Today
This article cites Stephanie Savell's recent research on post-9/11 wars, which was released shortly before the U.S. launched an airstrike on Syria.
March 1, 2021 Newsweek
Continuing coverage: New data from Stephanie Savell for the Costs of War project at Watson shows that over the last three years the U.S. has been active in at least 85 countries.
March 1, 2021 Houston Chronicle
Angela Blanchard provided commentary in this article on the devastating effects of the 2021 winter storm in Texas.
February 25, 2021 KSAT12
John Friedman in KSAT12, "Really giving people the training and education they need so they can get up and develop through a career path that is going to lead to economic security."
February 25, 2021 New York Times
Emily Oster provided commentary in this article on remote learning, "I think we’ve deprioritized children in a way that will do long-term damage."
February 25, 2021 USA Today
This article cites, and is based around, new data from Stephanie Savell for the Costs of War project.
February 24, 2021 Citizens for Global Solutions
This article cites the Costs of War report in reference to investing in alternative sectors of the economy versus the military to create more jobs.
February 24, 2021 WPRI
Richard Arenberg joins Dan Yorke to discuss the outcome of President Trump’s second impeachment trial.
February 23, 2021 Bella Caledonia
In this podcast, Mark Blyth takes apart the British economy and looks forward to a Scottish democracy.
February 23, 2021 Washington Post
In this article, Richard Arenberg called it "remarkable" that the office has managed to maintain its nonpartisan posture while the rest of Congress has become steadily more polarized.
February 23, 2021 Indian Express
Ashutosh Varshney penned this article on the "steep decline" of India's current democracy.
February 23, 2021 The Atlantic
Emily Oster predicts future months of the pandemic in this article stating, "People will slowly expand the social world that they engage in, building [their] pod back up..."
February 22, 2021 The McMorrow Reports
This article cites Emily Oster's national K-12 COVID-19 database.
February 19, 2021 Boston Globe
Stephen Kinzer penned this column about America's military involvement in Afghanistan.
February 19, 2021 Reason
Emily Oster in Reason, "Education officials should be working toward making it a reality as soon as possible, not lashing out at parents who have come rely on a service they pay for."
February 19, 2021 Providence Journal
Wendy Schiller is interviewed in this article on the absence of both Raimondo and McKee at this week's COVID press briefing.
February 18, 2021 VOX
Eric Patashnik provided commentary in this article on several features that appear to make certain policies more likely to produce backlash.
February 17, 2021 Fox News
Emily Oster is cited in this article for a statement made about the CDC's requirements to reopen in-person schools: "Currently, few places in the United States meet the agency’s criteria."
February 17, 2021 Common Dreams
This article cites the Costs of War report, stating: "According to the Costs of War Project at Brown University's Watson Institute, more than 43,000 Afghan civilians have been killed during the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan, now in its 20th year."
February 16, 2021 WBUR
John Friedman joined WBUR's "Morning Edition" to discuss research that suggests stimulus checks should only go to lower-income families who need it most.
February 16, 2021 MSNBC
Emily Oster appears in this interview to discuss the factors that make a school safe for reopening, including proper ventilation.
February 15, 2021 Veja Brazil
In this article, Prerna Singh provides commentary on India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and how vaccine rollouts have been handled in the country thus far.
February 15, 2021 The Dallas Morning News
In this article, Ieva Jusionyte provides commentary on the possible extent of injuries caused by migrants attempting to cross the border wall from Mexico into the United States.
February 15, 2021 The Economic Times
Wendy Schiller in The Economic Times, "If a corporation were to offer him a speaking appearance, the social media backlash would be swift and severe, with possible boycotts of their products..."
February 15, 2021 New York Times
Emily Oster penned this article on how a combination of science-based guidelines from the CDC and other preventative measures could allow for in-person K-12 school this fall.
February 15, 2021 Washington Post
Emily Oster provides feedback on the 35-page strategy guide for the safe operating of schools and an 11-page review of the science released by the CDC.
February 12, 2021 CounterPunch
James Green offered commentary on recommendations for the U.S. government's relationship with Brazil that were delivered to President Biden last week. The recommendations were written by the U.S. Network for Democracy in Brazil, for which Green serves as national co-coordinator.
February 12, 2021 Market Watch
Mark Blyth penned this article on COVID-19 stimulus money and the idea that checks should be electronic.
February 10, 2021 Washington Post
This article cites Emily Oster and her national COVID-19 database for K-12 schools.
February 9, 2021 Correio Braziliense
This article cites James N. Green and his opinion that Bolsonaro is becoming a major global enemy.
February 9, 2021 GBH News
Margaret Weir offered commentary on Massachusetts' Department of Unemployment Assistance, which she calls "shockingly dysfunctional."
February 9, 2021 Bloomberg
Wendy Schiller appears in this Bloomberg Daybreak segment to discuss the impeachment trial.
February 9, 2021 CBS News
Emily Oster provides commentary in this article stating, "I would like to see [Mr. Biden] get in there to rebuild some trust between some of the unions and other school groups, and I think that particularly because of who the president is, there is actually an opportunity for him to try to personally rebuild some of that trust."
February 9, 2021 VOX
This article cites John Friedman and his Opportunity Insights data collection on the decrease in household incomes since the start of the pandemic.
February 8, 2021 Daily Memphian
Emily Oster and her Covid-19 database are referenced in this article, as well as commentary from Oster: "We’ve ranked schools far too low in terms of their intrinsic value and far too high in terms of the COVID risk."
February 8, 2021 The Guardian
Wendy Schiller in The Guardian, "Jen Psaki has become must-see TV. I think many people are glued to these press conferences...It’s like being in a rainstorm after a drought."
February 8, 2021 The Guardian
Wendy Schiller provides commentary in this article on overcoming the filibuster.
February 8, 2021 The Guardian
Wendy Schiller in The Guardian, "If the Democrats can gain with suburban voters by tying the incumbent Republican senators to Donald Trump for the next two years, it helps them keep the Senate and that’s the whole reason this trial is happening."
February 5, 2021 Harvard Graduate School of Education
This podcast episode references the research and tracking efforts of Professor Emily Oster.
February 5, 2021 British Association of Social Workers
In this podcast interview, Margaret Weir joins Andy McClenaghan to explore what the Biden administration will mean for social work in the USA.
February 5, 2021 Radio Open Source
In this radio interview, Mark Blyth explains the populist lingo around the GameStop situation on Wall Street, Robinhood and other day traders, and more.
February 4, 2021 The David McWilliams Podcast
Mark Blyth appears on this podcast segment to discuss the "day-trading" insurrectionists to uncover who is actually in control, what human emotions are unleashed by the markets and what it all means for politics and economics.
February 4, 2021 Common Dreams
This article refereces data from the Costs of War report at Watson.
February 4, 2021 Boston Globe
Stephen Kinzer penned this column on the importance of reimagining the United States' relationships in Central and South America.
February 3, 2021 Washington Post
John Friedman offered commentary on the effectiveness of targeting stimulus payments to lower-income households.
February 3, 2021 PolitiFact
This article cites Stephanie Savell and the Costs of War report, which shows the scope of U.S. counterterrorism operations, including combat operations in the Middle East and across Africa.
February 3, 2021 The Hindu
Patrick Heller provides commentary on the rapid growth of Kerala.
February 3, 2021 WBUR
Richard Arenberg provides commentary in this article, arguing that the filibuster cools the legislative temperature and offers a degree of protection for whichever party is out of power.
February 3, 2021 Black Star News
This article cites the Costs of War report as it relates to U.S. currency spent on the military.
February 2, 2021 Duck of Minerva
Jeff Colgan penned this article on climate security, economic integration, and climate change.
February 2, 2021 Hannibal Courier-Post
John Friedman in the Hannibal Courier-Post, "The fact that we have the ability to analyze this stuff after a few weeks gives us the opportunity to have policy that adapts to circumstances in a way we haven't had before."
February 2, 2021 Market Watch
This article cites Opportunity Insights: "Though spending rose 7.9% from Jan. 6 to Jan. 19, 2021 compared to the same period a year previous for households making under $46,000, it edged up 0.2% for households making over $78,000..."
February 1, 2021 The 74 Million
This article includes commentary from, and highlights the research and tracking efforts of, Professor Emily Oster.
February 1, 2021 Forbes
This article draws on data from Opportunity Insights, co-directed by John Friedman.
February 1, 2021 SouthCoast Matters
Rich Arenberg appears in this episode of South Coast Matters for a discussion centered around remaking democracy functional.
February 1, 2021 Reason
This article cites Emily Oster and her COVID-19 dashboard, which has ultimately shown a low virus spread in K-12 schools.
February 1, 2021 Asia Experts Forum
In this interview, Prerna Singh discusses India's COVID-19 lockdown and the path the government took when addressing the pandemic.
February 1, 2021 Washington Post
This article cites Opportunity Insights and provides commentary from co-doirector John Friedman: "The fact that we have the ability to analyze this stuff after a few weeks gives us the opportunity to have policy that adapts to circumstances in a way we haven’t had before."
February 1, 2021 BBC News
This article includes commentary from Rose McDermott on how we develop our own individual political perspectives.
January 28, 2021 KARE
In this video, John Friedman discusses targeting stimulus payments to lower-income households and how to best support those who are struggling financially due to the pandemic.
January 28, 2021 Reason
This feature on Emily Oster delves into her COVID-19 tracking efforts and the research behind opening K-12 schools during the pandemic.
January 28, 2021 Washington Post
Emily Oster provides commentary on a recent study that shows the safety of reopening schools "in a very concrete way."
January 27, 2021 The Analysis
Mark Blyth appears in this podcast segment with Rana Foroohar to discuss, "If there were a real fear of inflation, there wouldn’t be such an appetite for long term government debt at what amounts to a negative interest rate."
January 27, 2021 New York Times
Emily Oster in The New York Times, "Prioritizing schools is going to mean limiting some of those other activities, and deciding that we want to undertake some of those sacrifices to keep schools open, because we’ve decided as a society that schools are important relative to other things."
January 27, 2021 Washington Post
John Friedman in the Washington Post, "Low-income households have suffered by far the biggest economic shock. They need the help the most."
January 26, 2021 Times-Union
Richard Arenberg offered commentary on the future of the filibuster.
January 26, 2021 Reason
This article draws on the research and tracking efforts of, and includes commentary from, Emily Oster.
January 26, 2021 CNBC
This article draws on data by Opportunity Insights, co-directed by John Friedman.
January 26, 2021 Providence Journal
Michael Kennedy provided commentary on the Bernie Sanders "mitten" meme.
January 26, 2021 Daily Free Press
Stephen Kinzer delivered a speech at a protest in Boston in which many gathered at the steps of the Massachusetts State House to ask the Biden administration to halt support of the war in Yemen.
January 26, 2021 WJAR
Wendy Schiller offered commentary on RI Governor Gina Raimondo's U.S. Senate confirmation hearing.
January 25, 2021 Baltimore Sun
This article mentions Emily Oster's research on the transmission of COVID-19 and her current conclusion that opening schools would not accelerate the spread of the virus.
January 25, 2021 PBS News Hour
In this article, John Friedman offers commentary on the current socioeconomic situation in America: "We need to be thinking about more than just making up for the last 10 months, in terms of really fixing inequality. This is something that has been a growing problem in this country for 40 years."
January 25, 2021 Washington Post
Eric Patashnik co-wrote this piece on how McConnell may justify GOP votes to convict Trump without appearing to betray the party.
January 25, 2021 E&E News
Deborah Gordon provides commentary in this article, stating, "It would be a mistake to think oil demand won't rise again...A rebound would help stoke consumption of carbon intense crudes such as those produced from the oil sands."
January 22, 2021 Boston Globe
Stephen Kinzer penned this article on how Biden plans to address American foreign policy during his time in office.
January 22, 2021 CNN Politics
John Friedman provides commentary in this article on offering financial aid to those hit hardest by the pandemic.
January 21, 2021 The Hill
Costs of War co-director Neta Crawford penned this op-ed stating, "War and militarism undermine democratic norms, institutions, and processes. We've underappreciated the post-9/11 wars' effect on our democratic values."
January 21, 2021 CTV News
In this CTV interview, Prerna Singh discusses the historical importance of Kamala Harris being sworn in as Vice President of the United States.
January 20, 2021 South China Morning Post
In this article, Richard Boucher offered commentary on Trump and the constitutional powers of Congress.
January 20, 2021 Bloomberg
In this interview, Wendy Schiller discusses how current incumbents of the Republican Party are grappling with maintaining support of Trump.
January 20, 2021 Al Jazeera
Richard Arenberg offered commentary on the future of a divided Senate.
January 20, 2021 El País
Mark Blyth provided commentary in this article on how trade will inevitably change as Trump's presidency comes to an end.
January 19, 2021 WPRI
Richard Arenberg appeared on "Dan Yorke State of Mind" to discuss President Trump’s historic second impeachment for abuse of power and obstructing Congress alleging that he was responsible for inciting the mob that stormed the U.S Capitol.
January 19, 2021 Latin Post
This article cites Emily Oster's K-12 data collection on COVID-19.
January 15, 2021 WIRED
This article cites Emily Oster's national COVID-19 database.
January 15, 2021 The Provincetown Independent
Stephen Kinzer penned this article in The Provincetown Independent stating, "Domestic terrorists follow the example we set abroad. We cannot expect peace at home if we relentlessly promote upheaval in other countries."
January 15, 2021 Middletown Press
In this article, Richard Arenberg provides commentary on likely areas of bipartisan agreement in a 50-50 senate, including "COVID-19 relief, an infrastructure package and possibly some climate reforms."
January 14, 2021 InStyle
Emily Oster offered commentary on pregnant women and the COVID-19 vaccine.
January 14, 2021 Fits News
This article includes commentary from Emily Oster on the COVID-19 transmission in schools.
January 13, 2021 Chalkbeat
Emily Oster in Chalkbeat, "The fact that the staff rates are growing at a faster rate than the community rates is something we should be paying attention to."
January 12, 2021 The Nation
This article references a report by Neta Crawford, co-founder of Brown's Costs of War project.
January 12, 2021 Salon
This article draws on research and data by Emily Oster.
January 12, 2021 WJAR
Wendy Schiller offered commentary on the role of a lieutenant governor.
January 12, 2021 Marketplace
In this interview, Wendy Schiller questions whether the images and videos of extremists rioting at the Capitol will inspire more violence.
January 11, 2021 Providence Journal
In this interview, Wendy Schiller offered commentary on what R.I. Lt. Gov Dan McKee's first focus should be once Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Biden's team.
January 11, 2021 New York Times
This article includes commentary from Emily Oster, who has collected data on coronavirus cases in schools and has argued that reopening schools is safe under many circumstances.
January 11, 2021 SouthCoast Matters
Rich Arenberg appeared in this recorded interview to discuss the US Senate, filibuster and judicial appointments.
January 11, 2021 Indian Express
Ashutosh Varshney penned this article stating, "A coup like this would be inconceivable in a parliamentary democracy. Presidential democracies are more vulnerable to coups because the executive and the legislature are independently elected and, if run by different parties, they can be arch rivals at the polity’s heart."
January 11, 2021 Forbes
Neil Thakral provided commentary in this article, citing his co-authored study on the anticipation and use of stimulus checks.
January 11, 2021 al Khaleej Today
Margaret Weir in al Khaleej Today, "The [Gadsden] flag has become a symbol of the right over the past two decades."
January 11, 2021 Times Union
Rich Arenberg in Times Union, "As majority leader, Schumer will have two new powers: he'll be able to decide what legislation comes to the floor; during Senate debates, he'll have the right to make the first comments or motions."
January 8, 2021 WGN9
In this podcast interview, Emily Oster discusses the National COVID-19 School Response Dashboard that she helped develop.
January 8, 2021 WJAR
Wendy Schiller offered her condolences after learning about longtime political reporter Bill Rappleye's death, calling him "an original and irreplaceable."
January 8, 2021 BBC News
This article includes commentary from Margaret Weir on the Gadsden flag, more commonly identified by it's quote, "Don't tread on me."
January 8, 2021 Public News Service
Rose McDermott appeared on this podcast segment to talk about invoking the 25th Amendment.
January 7, 2021 Bloomberg
Wendy Schiller appeared on this Bloomberg radio segment to discuss the events in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021.