What Really Lies Hidden in the Vatican Secret Archives? (David Kertzer cited)
July 14, 2021 Ancient Origins
This article cites David Kertzer and his findings when studying the Vatican Archives of Pope Pius XII in 2020.
Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Power
News & Research
Madame Satã, the transformist seen as a counterculture hero and villain by the Bolsonaro government (commentary by James N. Green)
June 28, 2021 BBC News Brasil
James Green offers commentary in this article on the history of homosexuality in Brazil.
No 'smoking gun' yet in Pius XII archives, researchers say (commentary by David Kertzer)
May 20, 2021 National Catholic Reporter
David Kertzer is cited and provided commentary in this article stating, "I do not think there is going to be one smoking gun — in fact, I would despair of any evidence that's actually changing people’s minds these days."
A ‘Nazi Love Story’ About a Mass Murderer Who Got Away (David Kertzer cited)
March 26, 2021 The New York Jewish Week
David Kertzer is cited in this article.
For Marielle: Mulhere(s) da Maré—Danger, Seeds and Tides
March 12, 2021
Drawing on Rio de Janeiro City Councillor Marielle Franco's published masters thesis in public administration, Professor Geri Augusto recently wrote the article, "For Marielle: Mulhere(s) da Maré—Danger, Seeds and Tides" for Transition magazine that shines a light on Marielle's thinking about favela life on its own terms, gender equality, anti-racism, policing, and social justice.
Why the Taliban agreed to let more girls in Afghanistan go to school (written by Jori Breslawski)
January 6, 2021 Washington Post
Jori Breslawski penned this article on how the Taliban signed a deal with UNICEF to open 4,000 schools inside its territory.
Beyond Feminism? Jineolojî and the Kurdish Women’s Freedom Movement
December 17, 2020
In December, 2020, Nadje Al-Ali co-wrote, "Beyond Feminism? Jineolojî and the Kurdish Women’s Freedom Movement." In it, Director of the Center for Middle East Studies Nadje Al-Ali and co-author Dr. Isabel Käser explore the concept of Jineolojî, a new science and paradigm developed by Kurdish women to challenge western androcentric knowledge production and address gender-based inequalities within Kurdish society.
Three nations could rule the world together if they wanted (written by Stephen Kinzer)
December 10, 2020 Boston Globe
Stephen Kinzer in the Boston Globe, "The muse of history reminds us that everything nations do today shapes their prospects in the world of tomorrow."
Gender and Political Violence (written by Rose McDermott)
December 3, 2020 Political Violence at a Glance
Rose McDermott penned this piece on the correlation between healthy lifestyles amongst men and women, and the likelihood of war and international struggle.
Ethics in Field Experimentation: A Call to Establish New Standards to Protect the Public From Unwanted Manipulation and Real Harms
November 30, 2020
In November 2020, Rose McDermott co-wrote, "Ethics in Field Experimentation: A Call to Establish New Standards to Protect the Public From Unwanted Manipulation and Real Harms." In it, Professor McDermott and co-author Peter K. Hatemi (Pennsylvania State University) delve into the importance of creating new ethical research guidelines for field experiments.
Holy Silence (interview with David Kertzer)
November 23, 2020 PBS
This film features interviews with David Kertzer on Pope Pius XI's handling of the Holocaust during World War II.
Why Trump’s hyper masculinity appeals to white voters in America (interview with Mathew Gutmann)
November 2, 2020 KCRW
In this interview, Mathew Gutmann references his book "Are Men Animals? How Modern Masculinity Sells Men Short" and the idea that President Trump promotes male privilege.
Becoming Kamala Devi Harris (commentary by Ashutosh Varshney)
October 28, 2020 Himal
Ashutosh Varshney offered commentary on the identity politics of Kamala Harris.
Research in Pius XII archives highlights another figure: future Paul VI (David Kertzer cited)
October 22, 2020 National Catholic Register
This article reveals information collected by David Kertzer about newly available Vatican documents.
New series of discussions, performances and podcasts will focus on the migrant experience
October 21, 2020 News from Brown
A Sawyer Seminar grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will fund a series of Brown University-based events and community partnerships focused on migration from and within Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Vatican’s Role in the Finaly Children’s Kidnapping Case
October 21, 2020
In October 2020, David Kertzer co-wrote, "The Vatican's Role in the Finaly Children's Kidnapping Case," a piece expanding on the abduction of Robert and Gérald Finaly, two French Jewish orphans of the Holocaust, who were taken when their parents were deported to their death at Auschwitz in 1944.
Prize-Winning Historian Unearths Documents About the Vatican During the Holocaust (David Kertzer cited)
October 14, 2020 Jewish Boston
This article references David Kertzer's recent findings at the Vatican.
Preacher of the new antiracist gospel (written by ZZ Packer)
August 20, 2020 GQ
Senior Fellow ZZ Packer wrote this profile on Ibram X. Kendi, director of the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University.
The black part of Kamala Harris’s identity is bound to be bigger, but the Indian part will not be suppressed (written by Ashutosh Varshney)
August 20, 2020 Indian Express
In this article, Ashutosh Varshney explores Kamala Harris' racial background and why it's generating excitement throughout the country.
Kamala Harris Leaves Young South Asians Divided (commentary by Prerna Singh)
August 19, 2020 The Juggernaut
In this article, Prerna Singh provides commentary on the diverse impact of Gen Z voters based on recent experiences with movements such as Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and others.