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Who Is Taking Care of the Caregivers?
With a Hewlett Foundation grant, Economics Professor Maria Floro leads an AU research team working to integrate caregivers into economic policymaking.
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Lack of Fairness in Receiving Public Defense Services: Study Reveals Injustice in Death Penalty Cases
Although Americans want to believe that courts are fair, particularly in capital punishment cases, a new study by American University School of Public Affairs' Professor Jon Gould shows the courts are falling short.
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Free Speech: How Far Can We Go?
Should university officials invite speakers with extremist views to campus? What kind of protest should be allowed? Should students who threaten speakers face consequences? This was the topic of discussion at a recent SPA event.
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The Science of Sound
New AU professor talks music technology and recreating sounds of the past.
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Public School Principals All Have Management Styles. Which is Best?
New research by AU School of Public Affairs’ Nathan Favero examines just what kind of public management style leads to the better outcomes.
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Inequality in America: Beyond the Numbers
Despite America's commitment to equality and fairness, the reality is that the gap between the rich and the poor is stark and growing. Just what that means for housing, education, and the criminal justice system was the focus of a recent SPA event.
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What Was Machiavelli's Opinion of Greek Greats?
Christopher Lynch, professor of political science at Carthage College in Wisconsin, was the guest speaker at a SPA Political Theory Colloquium, in which he attempted to unpack what Machiavelli thought of ancient Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle.
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Cuba Libre: New Book Recommends Foreign Policy with Empathy
SIS Professor Philip Brenner explores Cuban history and identity.
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Fundraising Underway for New Hall of Science
American University has launched an initiative to raise $40 million to construct a state-of-the-art Hall of Science.
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A Look at Lebanon: Untangling the Relationship Between NGOs and Local Governments
A new report by SPA faculty explores the relationship between nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and local governments in developing countries.
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