April 2, 2024

Government Professor Jack Pitney contributed to a piece on how President Joe Biden is focused on healthcare messaging as former President Donald Trump criticized Biden on immigration. He outlined the windows of opportunity the current administration has, and needs, to capitalize on. Democrats also stand to gain from a conversation about Trump’s handling of COVID-19, according to Pitney.

March 25, 2024

Time Magazine featured an opinion piece by Lily Geismer, Professor of History. Geismer focused on political and urban history in “America Needs a New Approach on Affordable Housing. History Offers a Guide.” The op-ed highlights issues with affordable housing in the U.S. and lessons learned throughout history.

March 18, 2024

Associate Professor of Economics Manfred Keil was featured on KVCR 91.9 FM about Economics in the Inland Empire, focused on a report from the LA Times last month that painted a bleak picture of the logistics industry from job losses to shuttered warehouses. He shared how and why he disagrees with this assessment.

March 17, 2024

Professor of Government and International Relations Minxin Pei was a featured expert in the piece, “China Turns on the Charm for Foreigners but Its Allure Has Faded.” In recent months, China has made it simpler and cheaper for business travelers and tourists to get visas, and eliminated visa requirements for some entirely. It has also extended tax incentives to make life for foreign residents more appealing.

March 11, 2024

Associate Professor of Economics and Associate Director with the Lowe Institute Manfred Keil was interviewed about jobs, unemployment, and other economic factors directly impacting the lives of residents in the Inland Empire. “The unemployment rate went up a little bit from 3.7% to 3.9%.” said Keil. “But that's not really a lot, and overall hiring was still very strong.”