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How to survive a Thanksgiving dinner with relatives who disagree about politics | Opinion Original
As much as many of us look forward to Thanksgiving with family and friends, it can be a notoriously fraught time of year. Even in the calmest of years, political disagreements can cause discomfort or ignite conflict. This is not among the calmest of times. Regardless of their feelings on the outcome of the presidential election, many Wisconsinites are understandably anxious about their upcoming gatherings. We don’t blame them.
What do PFAS do to the body? Why more Wisconsinites are asking that question.
Addressing contamination and protecting drinking water will require bipartisan cooperation. Amber Wichowsky, David Strifling and Jill McNew-Birren Special to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Polling by Marquette University shows a growing number of Wisconsin residents are worried about "forever chemicals" in their water as testing for PFAS has revealed more contamination in private wells and public drinking water supplies.
Can cross-partisan dialogue help move a student body toward full voter participation?
Amber Wichowsky is a Professor of Political Science at Marquette University. Savannah Charles is an MA Political Science student at Marquette University. Young voters matter in Wisconsin. In 2022, the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University ranked Wisconsin one of the top states where young voters had the greatest opportunity to influence election results. One reason is that the state has competitive elections.
Public Perceptions of PFAS Risk and Water Quality in Wisconsin
In June 2022, Wisconsin lawmakers approved a new drinking water standard for two of the most widely used per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Prized for their water and stain-resistant properties, PFAS are found in an array of industry and consumer products, including firefighting foam, cosmetics, waterproof fabrics, nonstick cookware, and food containers.
Getting Tough on China: Are Campaign Ads a Signal of Future Policy or Just Cheap Talk?
Short Form Article Amber Wichowsky PDF ShareShare Abstract Is tough‐on‐China campaign rhetoric cheap talk or a signal of policy attention? Analyzing China‐related campaign advertisements during the 2010 midterm elections and subsequent cosponsorship of China‐related bills, we find that campaign ads are a noisy predictor of legislative attention.
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Inequality in the American Political Imagination Meghan Condon and Amber Wichowsky Read the first chapter. br> br> See a teaching and discussion guide (PDF Format) for the book.
Immigrant Inclusion in the Safety Net: A Framework for Analysis and Effects on Educational Attainment
Article Immigrant Inclusion in the Safety Net: A Framework for Analysis and Effects on Educational Attainment PDF PDF Share Get access to the full version of this article.View access options below. If you have previously obtained access with your personal account, Please log in. Abstract Across states, there is substantial variation in the degree to which immigrants and their children are offered public assistance.
Foreclosure’s Fallout: Economic Adversity and Voter Turnout
Abstract With the foreclosure crisis continuing to impact individuals and communities across the country, understanding the extent of its effect on political life is tantamount. In this paper, we ask how political behaviors are influenced by the economic adversities created by this crisis: loss of home, loss of resources, and perhaps loss of political efficacy. Previous research on economic adversity focuses almost exclusively on unemployment.
20 years on, here’s how welfare reform held back immigrants’ children - in some states
Twenty years ago today, President Bill Clinton signed into law the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reauthorization Act, promising famously to “end welfare as we know it.” The goal was to ease poor people away from depending on government and encourage them to work instead. The main achievement of “welfare reform,” as it was better known, was to end the program called Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) and replace it with Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
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