Maxwell School News and Commentary

Michael Barkun, professor emeritus of political science, notes that Russell Walker’s website contains "statements that are pure [Christian] Identity." "Generally speaking, people in Christian Identity have contempt for existing political institutions," he says.

"What happens Friday will 'represent a fundamental retreat by the leader of the global trading system'," says Mary Lovely, professor of economics, adding, "It will be seen as a turning point."

Glyn Morgan, associate professor of political science, says that while there are still uncertainties surrounding Brexit, Options One (a Norway-type model) and Two (a border in the Irish Sea) are the most probable outcomes, with Option One potentially serving as the foundation for an agreement and a subsequent transition period that extends beyond the next U.K. General Election.

"Policing of tone, I don't think, is just atmospherics. It really is a way of conveying a different understanding of the respect that people are owed," says Keith Bybee, professor of political science.

Elizabeth Cohen, professor of political science, spoke to the New Books Network about her recently published book The Political Value of Time: Citizenship, Duration, and Democratic Justice.

Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion says long-running challenges in many rural communities are the underlying drivers of the increase in opioid overdose rates, things like economic decline and social isolation. 

Looking back on how scientists responded to climate change over the past 30 years, Farhana Sultana, associate professor of geography, says "a positive outcome is that today a number of young people understand and care about the impacts of climate change…with a greater focus on issues of equity and justice."

"More firms will follow Harley’s lead and move production overseas," says Mary Lovely, professor of economics. "Can’t blame them. Many companies are being put in very difficult positions."