Glenn Altschuler, professor of American studies, writes this opinion piece about gerrymandering in the U.S. 

“The U.S. is hardly an island amidst this storm of supply disruptions and rising demand, especially for goods and commodities,” says Eswar Prasad, professor of economics and trade policy.

“With Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the employees of Activision Blizzard can continue to exercise their rights to engage in collective activity — including their efforts to unionize,” says Risa Lieberwitz, professor in the ILR School and director of the Worker Institute. 

“I don’t think you can underestimate the power the White House has in supporting labor,” says Ariel Avgar, professor in the ILR School. “Biden is sending a strong signal that support for labor is a good thing, which comes at this moment where there’s this shift in public perception of workers’ rights and unions. Biden’s rhetoric didn’t cause this — but it’s part of the mixture of forces that are happening to create a clear opportunity for labor.”

“Aspiring party leaders always have a tricky balance to distance themselves a bit from the previous incumbent while not breaking with them completely,” says David Bateman, associate professor of government. 

“It’s baffling to me that we’re in this situation on January 18 when on January 19 these things are supposed to be turned on,” says Aija Leiponen, professor of strategy and business economics. 

Kevin McGowan, senior extension associate in the Lab of Ornithology, discusses the tricky game of crow dispersal. 

“These winter storms are unfortunately going to add delays to an already strained supply chain,” says Miguel Gómez, professor of applied economics. “I do think shoppers will see out-of-stocks in stores for certain grocery products.” 

“The country as a whole will benefit from not stranding human capital,” says Erica Groshen, senior labor market advisor. 

“Even though the population seems like it’s recovered, some perturbation could come along that could cause eagles to decline again,” says Krysten Schuler, senior author on the study and assistant research professor in public and ecosystem health. 

“In this story, her emphasis on the plight of two girls – Twyla and Roberta – prompts readers to consider their material conditions and the forms of neglect that they have experienced, regardless of who they are, and to recognize, question and challenge such systems,” says Riché Richardson, professor of African American literature. “‘Recitatif’ reminds us of what people share, the common denominators that connect us to others, regardless of our differences.” 

“Models are predicting what’s normal in a world that isn’t normal,” says Erica Groshen, senior labor market advisor.