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January 16, 2019
Steven Ratner, professor of law, says the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul warrants an investigation by the United Nations: “(UN Secretary General António) Guterres has a chance to demonstrate his moral leadership in the face of the murder of an independent journalist and the importance of respect for key rules of the international order. … Now is the time for him to act, so we can finally find out the facts.”
The Washington Post -
January 16, 2019
Sue Ashford, professor of management and organizations, says the gig economy is growing because it’s cheaper for companies to have contract labor than full-time employees, and technology is making it possible for more people to work from anywhere.
Today (Singapore) -
January 15, 2019
“There’s this narrative that blacks aren’t interested in the environment; how can you not be interested in the land you walk on, the air you breathe, the water you drink?” said Dorceta Taylor, professor of environmental sociology.
Essence -
January 15, 2019
“There are plenty of unbalanced groups around, but I don’t know of too many others who are as unbalanced as his are who are aggressively promoting the fact that they are balanced,” said Adam Finkel, clinical professor of environmental health sciences, commenting on environmental risk assessment groups run by scientist Michael Dourson, who has a reputation for minimizing the risks of toxic chemicals.
Politico -
January 15, 2019
“We know that it helps people generate energy. We know that it boosts mood. We know that it improves executive functioning and all the tasks associated with that — focus, creativity. There are so many positives that happen when you move. … I consider energy from taking care of yourself as essential fuel for the things that matter most in our lives,” said Michelle Segar, director of U-M’s Sport, Health, and Activity Research and Policy Center.
National Public Radio -
January 14, 2019
“In economic terms, the new deal is not, in fact, better than the old one, but it may (only may) benefit U.S. workers to a small extent. I don’t see any way that it actually brings in money to our government,” said Alan Deardorff, professor of economics and public policy, referring to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
USA Today -
January 14, 2019
“Overdose and suicide are being treated as separate problems, but there is overlap in the causes that are driving increases in both. Many of the things that could lead to someone becoming suicidal, such as depression and stressful life events, could also lead to someone making riskier choices with substance use that could increase the risk of an unplanned overdose,” said Amy Bohnert, associate professor of psychiatry.
HuffPost -
January 14, 2019
“Our results indicate that Milky Way-like galaxies most likely host a much wider diversity of satellite populations than is predicted by any current model,” said Adam Smercina, doctoral student in astronomy, whose findings may force cosmologists to revise current galaxy formation models.
UPI -
January 13, 2019
“I am encouraged by the current support in the profession to heighten diversity in architecture — such as scholarships, grants and mentorship programs — but much remains left to do, particularly as it relates to helping our minority firm owners create sustained legacies that will positively influence their communities,” wrote Kimberly Dowdell, lecturer in architecture and president of the National Organization of Minority Architects.
Architect -
January 13, 2019
“We don’t know yet how different doses of different products can affect your driving ability. … The safest strategy would be not to drive at all on a day that you’ve been using marijuana. Or at least avoid driving for several hours after using marijuana,” said Erin Bonar, assistant professor of psychiatry.
Michigan Radio
