"Any of the improvements that we see – whether it's insurance or poverty – are a reflection of political choices," said Jamila Michener, associate professor of government. 

Beth Buckles, associate clinical professor of biology, says the decision to list tricolored bats as endangered is long-overdue. “It takes a while to get things listed, I understand that,” Buckles says. “But bats are in a really bad way.” 

Ariel Ortiz-Bobea, associate professor of applied economics and public policy, is optimistic about the private and public sector investing in research and development and other mechanisms to improve productivity and conserve resources. 

Glenn Altschuler, professor of American studies, writes this opinion piece on the upcoming elections. 

“What ends up happening is inflation with the rest of the economy tends to catch up,” said David Just, professor of applied economics and policy. 

Dogs should always have access to shade and plenty of fresh water, according to Brian Collins, senior lecturer in the College of Veterinary Medicine. 

Robert Hockett, professor of law, discusses how another interest rate hike could impact the economy, and evaluates the importance of the strong labor market amid high inflation.

“Unions are successful when they are building on things that workers are concerned about,” said Alexander Colvin, dean of the Industrial and Labor Relations School. 

"The good news is monkeypox is declining," said Roy Gulick, professor of medicine. "Globally it's declining and across the United States but being really led by the major cities and we've seen it right here in New York." 

The Empire State Poll, conducted between May and mid-August, found that 28% of respondents ranked the cost of living first, followed by crime at just over 20%.

Adjunct professor of law, Randy Zelin, argues in this op-ed that talk of appointing a special master to review the documents found at Mar-a-Lago is a distraction and the documents are what they are. 

So far, Starbucks has not negotiated a single contract with any of the stores that voted to unionize. There is virtually no penalty for an employer who does not reach a contract with the union, said Alexander Colvin, dean of the Industrial and Labor Relations School.