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November 16, 2023
“If we don’t call out (Donald Trump’s) rhetoric as extreme, we risk making it normal and acceptable. Focusing on the impacts (his) statements have … helps people understand why they’re dangerous, who they impact, and why speech matters,” said Libby Hemphill, professor of information and digital studies.
Salon -
November 16, 2023
“Engaging in pet care can give a sense of daily purpose and routine that keeps a person going, even when they are having a pain flare-up. In this way, pets can be thought of as a natural resource for chronic pain self-management,” said Mary Janevic, research associate professor of health behavior and health education.
The Wall Street Journal -
November 16, 2023
The WIC food-assistance program has become more popular, in part, because pandemic relief programs made Americans more aware of the availability of ongoing government assistance. “There’s more knowledge now about the ways in which the other public safety-net programs could kind of step in and fill that gap,” said Noura Insolera, assistant research scientist at the Institute for Social Research.
CNN -
November 15, 2023
“Every group — Democrats, Republicans and independents — lists rising prices as by far the biggest economic threat … and the biggest source of financial stress,” said Erik Gordon, clinical assistant professor of business. “That is bad news for Biden, and the more so considering how little he can do to reverse the perception of prices before election day.”
Financial Times -
November 15, 2023
“Most of us would be very concerned if we were throwing away six pounds of plastic every day, but burning one gallon of gas is something we do without thinking about it,” said Shelie Miller, professor of environment and sustainability, who noted that avoiding a 45-mile car trip is the emissions equivalent of giving up plastic bottles for four years.
BBC -
November 15, 2023
A dearth of Black architects means buildings are often designed by people who may not be attuned to Black cultural reference points. Also, African Americans may be wary of the profession if architecture is seen as a threat, such as luxury housing displacing neighborhood residents. “When you see architecture as the enemy, it’s difficult to have children say, ‘I want to do that,’” said Craig Wilkins, associate professor of architecture.
The New York Times -
November 14, 2023
“It’s a lot like giving away the razor to sell the blade,” said Daniel Crane, professor of law, on the fact that car dealerships make most of their profits from providing service for vehicles — not selling new cars — which may discourage dealers from selling electric vehicles that have lower maintenance costs.
The Washington Post -
November 14, 2023
Increased interest in startups is leading to a more competitive mobility market, says Alan Taub, professor of materials science and engineering and director of the Electric Vehicle Center: “The technology revolutions of connected vehicles, self-driving vehicles and electric vehicles are moving at an unprecedented rate for the industry. And with the introduction of new startups, all of a sudden intellectual property moved from sort of the bare minimum to a major part of the strategy of companies.”
Crain's Detroit Business -
November 14, 2023
To some, the phrase “from the river to the sea” sounds like a call for the destruction of Israel. For others, it represents hope for Palestinian unity and autonomy. “That depends on who’s using the phrase,” said Bryan Roby, professor of Jewish and Middle East history, who notes that anti-Israel militant groups use the slogan to counter Israeli claims to the land, while others use it not as a call for violence but for freedom and equality for people in territories occupied by Israel.
Michigan Radio -
November 13, 2023
“I don’t care if you’re making an oil platform or … a military platform. You have lives and the environment under your purview as an engineer,” said David Singer, associate professor of naval architecture and marine engineering.
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