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School of Public Policy in the News: 2008

Crosscut.com, December 26, 2008 - Hans Zeiger (MPP candidate '09), School of Public Policy student, authored an op-ed entitled "How to Build a Northwest Conservatism," wherein he discusses that regional conservatives pay more attention to national conservative themes and not enough to the deep values of the Northwest. Read the op-ed.

Ventura County Star, December 19, 2008 - The School of Public Policy hosted Richard J. Schmierer, deputy assistant secretary for Near Eastern affairs at the Department of State. His discussion with students and Malibu residents is summarized in an article "Iraq Has its Work Cut Out, U.S. Official Says." Read the article.

December 18, 2008 - As Americans and the international community await the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama in January 2009, many are anxious to see how the United States' policy on Iraq will change from the current administration to the next. In light of these concerns, the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy will host Richard J. Schmierer, deputy assistant secretary for Near Eastern affairs at the Department of State. Read more.

The Weekly Standard, December 10, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay entitled "Human Rights at 60," wherein he addresses the topic of the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read the essay.

The Weekly Standard, December 8, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored a book review entitled "Taken on Faith," wherein he discusses Thomas Farr's World of Faith and Freedom. Read the book review.

OC Register, December 4, 2008 - Michael Shires, authored an op-ed entitled "California Focus: Voters Could Break Budget Impasse," wherein he expresses the idea of turning California's budget 'mess' over to the voters. Read the article.

Books & Culture: A Christian Review, November/December 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay entitled "The Irony of American Politics," wherein he discusses a newly released edition of Reinhold Niebuhr's classic work The Irony of American History. Read the essay.

California Leader, November 22, 2008 - School of Public Policy second-year student, Arundhati Pal (MPP candidate '09), is subject of an article entitled "Idle Hands are not Good- Arundhati Pal," which highlights Pal's passion for medicine and desire to focus on healthcare policy. Read the article.

Los Angeles Times, November 21, 2008 - James Q. Wilson,Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, was quoted in an article "Graffiti Study Bolsters 'Broken Windows' Theory," which summarizes a study by Dutch researchers who found that in the presence of graffiti and trash, people are more likely to commit small crimes. Read the article.

Time, November 14, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, was quoted in an article entitled "What Church Will President Obama Attend?" Read the book review.

America Journal, November 4, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay entitled "Senator Obama's Other Favorite Pastor," wherein he describes Christian theologian, Reinhold Niebuhr, as Presdient-elect Barack Obama's new favorite pastor. Read the article.

The Sacramento Bee, November 1, 2008 - Judy Lo Jacono (MPP candidate'09), authored an op-ed entitled "Swiss Voters Value Their Role In Shaping Country's Future." Read the article.

October 27, 2008 - Michael Shires, associate professor at the School of Public Policy, presented an overview of California's ballot propositions on October 21, 2008. Watch overview.

October 20, 2008 - Robert Kaufman, professor at the School of Public Policy, and Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law at the School of Law, discussed key presidential election issues on October 13, 2008, in Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University. Watch clips from the debate.

Fox & Hounds Daily, October 16, 2008 - Pete Peterson (MPP '07), executive director of Common Sense California, and lecturer at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay entitled "The Changing Face of Local Governance," wherein he describes three main themes for which officials at the city and school district levels around the state of California are proactively engaging residents in policy-making. Read the essay.

The Malibu Times, October 15, 2008 - The debate held between Professors Robert Kaufman of the School of Public Policy and Douglas Kmiec of the School of Law on key presidential election issues, is highlighted in "Presidential Politics Come to Pepperdine." Read the article.

Michael Novak, the George Frederick Jewett Chair in Religion, Philosophy, and Public Policy at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C., delivered the 2008 Charles and Rosemary Licata Lecture on October 15, 2008. Novak's lecture focused on his new book, "No One Sees God: The Dark Night of Atheists and Believers", in which recent writings by atheists Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris, and others have offered an ideal occasion for Novak to return to his deepest philosophical passion: Providing a reasoned answer to questions and challenges about God. Watch the lecture.

Provocations, October 10, 2008 - Ted McAllister, the Edward L. Gaylord Chair, and Pete Peterson, a lecturer, both at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay "Saying 'I Don’t Know'," wherein they describe the tendency toward unambiguous declarations that are built-in to the American democratic culture due, in part, to insufficiently informed citizens. Read the article.

ABC7, October 7, 2008 - Robert Kaufman, professor of public policy, appeared on post-debate coverage analyzing the winner of the town hall presidential debate. Watch the clip.

ABC7, October 1, 2008 - Robert Kaufman, professor of public policy, appeared on post-debate coverage analyzing the winner of the vice presidential debate. Watch the clip.

The Malibu Times, October 1, 2008 - Robert Kaufman, professor of public policy, is highlighted in article "Pepperdine Professors to Debate Election," which showcases the upcoming October 13 debate between Kaufman and School of Law Professor Douglas Kmiec. Read the article.

Fox & Hounds Daily, September 29, 2008 - Pete Peterson (MPP '07), executive director of Common Sense California, authored an op-ed entitled "The Pink Elephant," wherein he discusses the mortgage crash of the last couple years and its role in the current financial crisis. Read the op-ed.

The Weekly Standard, September 19, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay entitled "The Irrationality of Anti-Americanism," wherein he reviews many reasons for Anti-Americanism in Europe and the Middle East. Read the article.

Provocations, September 18, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay "Conservatism and Individualism," wherein he comments on David Brooks' recent New York Times article "The Social Animal." Read the essay.

San Francisco Chronicle, September 17, 2008 - Gordon Lloyd, Professor of Public Policy, coauthored a Constitution Day Quiz with former Pepperdine president and School of Public Policy distinguished professor David Davenport, in honor of the 221st anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Take the quiz.

Ventura County Star, September 16, 2008 - James Q. Wilson, Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, addressed a crowd of over 150 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, speaking on how genetics plays a role in political views. Read the article.

The Desert Sun, September 14, 2008 - School of Public Policy Alumna, Kimberly Cofer (MPP '07), returns to Georgia after August 10, 2008, U.S. embassy convoy evacuation. Cofer has been in Georgia for more than a year running Foundation for Progress, a nonprofit organization focused on relieving poverty and preserving the environment in impoverished countries. Read the article.

ISN, September 3, 2008 - Robert Kaufman, professor of public policy, is quoted in an article "US: Bush's Foreign Policy Footsteps," where he comments on presidential candidate John McCain's foreign policy philosophical position in relation to President Bush.

Provocations, September 1, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay entitled "A European Challenge to Anti-Americanism," wherein he outlines many reasons for anti-Americanism and notes a British group who has launched "America in the World," a London-based international alliance to combat anti-Americanism. Read the essay.

Inc.com, August 2008 - Michel Shires, associate professor of public policy, coauthored a story titled, "Which Cities Will the High Cost of Energy Hurt (and Help) the Most?" in which he compares the cities that produce energy to those that do not. Read the article.

August 28, 2008 - School of Public Policy students Jennine Stebing (MPP candidate '09) and Maurice Williams (MPP candidate '10) have been selected as 2008 Best & the Brightest Scholars by the Millennium Momentum Foundation. The selection of the Best & the Brightest Scholars comes with significant prestige and distinction, as each one is among a limited number of scholars selected from a pool of over 200 applicants from throughout Southern California each academic school year. The Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc., awards academic scholarships to undergraduate and graduate college students pursuing careers in public policy and other public service related fields. Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc., is committed to increasing the number of students and young professionals from various ethnic backgrounds in public service related fields through education, mentoring, and leadership development training.

Provocations, August 26, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay entitled "The X-Files and the Enlightenment Myth," which examines and argues against the best-selling, post-9/11 era theme of "religion poisons everything." Read the article.

Malibu Times, August 20, 2008 - School of Public Policy alumna and Georgian resident Tinatin Baum (MPP '07) tells personal stories of the ravages of the Georgian-Russian war conflict through emails to Jody Brightman, manager of career services. Read the article.

First Things, August 20, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay entitled "Christian-Muslim Crosstalk," wherein he analyzes the gathering of Christian and Muslim leaders from around the world who met this summer at Yale University to discuss "the foundational principals" of the two faiths. Read the article.

Provocations, August 13, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored a blog entry entitled "The U.N.'s Human Rights Charade," which notes the newly released critique of former U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights by Geneva-based U.N Watch. Read the entry.

Malibu Times, August 13, 2008 - Nicole Durden (MPP '07), project manager of the UCLA Center for International Medicine (CIM), was quoted in an article entitled "Closing the Medical Knowledge Gap Worldwide," which highlights founder and Malibu doctor Eric Savitsky. CIM is a nonprofit that is attempting to change the way medical knowledge is accessed by heath care providers throughout the world. Read the article.

Provocations, August 10, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored a blog entry titled "Social Justice and Conservative Politics," which comments on the way in which British conservatives are redefining social justice. Read the entry.

Sacramento Bee, August 7, 2008 - Michel Shires, associate professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled "The State Worker: Workers face big deficit of public support," where he comments on the recent job and salary cuts by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Read the article.

Provocations, August 6, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay "Evangelicals, AIDS, and the Presidential Race," which comments on the upcoming human rights forum where Rick Warren will deliver questions about faith, values, and human rights with presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain. Read the essay.

Noozhawk.com, July 26, 2008 - Ted McAllister, Edward L. Gaylord Chair, and Pete Peterson, lecturer, at the School of Public Policy, coauthored a commentary titled "Plenty of Blame to Go Around for Political Polarization," which outlines the structural causes of today's political polarization. Read the commentary.

Honolulu Star Bulletin, July 25, 2008 - Angela Hawken, assistant professor at the School of Public Policy, was mentioned and quoted in an article "Program Helps Drug Offenders Break Cycle," which summarizes the preliminary findings of Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) program that were presented at a round-table discussion on July 24, 2008, at the Pew Center in Washington, D.C. The results revealed that high-risk convicted drug offenders assigned to HOPE have a better chance of staying out of trouble than those who do not go through the program. Read the article.

Wall Street Journal, July 24, 2008 - Assistant Professor Angela Hawken's preliminary research results on Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) program are revealed in "Scared Straight...by Probation." HOPE is an approach to reducing crime and drug use by offenders under community supervision. Read the article.

First Things, July 23, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authors article "In Search of Realism," noting the enduring relevant themes of civic virtue, moral decline, and apocalyptic politics in historian J.G.A. Pocock's work The Machiavellian Moment. Read the article.

July 21, 2008 - Assistant Professor of Public Policy Angela Hawken will be in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 24, 2008, to present the preliminary findings of Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE), an approach to reducing crime and drug use by offenders under community supervision. Her presentation will be part of a day-long event, hosted by The Pew Charitable Trusts, that is dedicated to disseminating HOPE evaluation results to policymakers and analysts. Read more.

ETWN, July 20, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, was interviewed on Colleen Campbell's program, "Faith & Culture." Loconte speaks about the origins and implications of competing concepts of human rights. "Faith & Culture" home page.

Provocations, July 16, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, coauthored an essay "America's Most Important Export," with Don Eberly, a senior fellow with the Trinity Forum and a former senior Bush Administration official. The essay describes that despite recent reports about the problem of anti-Americanism, American ideals and institutions are highly popular in many areas around the world, especially in the developing world. Read the essay.

Provocations, June 29, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, addresses apostasy in a blog entry titled "No Place to Call Home," which draws on confidential interviews with apostates from Islam from several Islamic-majority countries. Read the entry.

Provocations, June 26, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay titled "The Renaissance and Religious Toleration," which highlights a crucial aspect of Renaissance history that is often overlooked—its contribution to religious liberty. Read the article.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 25, 2008 - Robert Kaufman, Professor of Public Policy, was quoted in an article "Talking to Enemy Nations Becomes a Point of Contention for McCain, Obama." Read the article.

Daily News, June 24, 2008 - Evelyn Aleman (MPP '00) authored an article titled "The Other Side of Immigration Raids" in response to recent news reports of immigration raids throughout the country, revealing her personal experience with a mother who immigrated to the U.S. from El Salvador. Read the article.

June 16, 2008 - The inaugural volume of Pepperdine Policy Review, a student-run journal that showcases the best scholarly work of Pepperdine University School of Public Policy students, has been released and is available to view online at http://publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu/policy-review/. The current volume features articles, commentary, and a book review that address a variety of issues including education, the environment, health care, and international relations.

The mission of the Pepperdine Policy Review is to publish the best scholarly research, innovative policy solutions, and insightful commentary that School of Public Policy students have to offer. This journal seeks to inform policy makers, academic researchers, and the general public of ideas that will help transform public policy debate in the U.S. and abroad. All articles are thoroughly reviewed by student editors and must meet rigorous academic standards.

Provocations, June 10, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay titled "Two Kinds of Tolerance" which points out how the once tolerant Netherlands has become a "hotbed of religious strife." Read the essay.

Weekly Standard, June 5, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy coauthored an essay with human rights activist Ben Rogers titled "Burma and the Bush Administration," which discusses the White House's significant investment in Burma's struggle for democratic freedom. Read the article.

Provocations, June 2, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored a blog entry titled "Another Voice for the Defense" as part of the publications summer blog. Read the entry.

Los Angeles Times, June 1, 2008 - Michael Shires, associate professor of public policy is quoted in an article titled "Split Primary's Second Act Set to Begin," which discusses how California voters will be asked whether government can take private property to transfer to developers. Read the article.

Talk of the Nation, May 27, 2008 - Robert Kaufman, professor of public policy, took part in an on-air discussion with Leslie Gelb of the Council on Foreign Relations questioning the appropriateness and effectiveness for the U.S. to initiate direct talks with the leaders of the rogue nations. Listen to the segment.

Provocations, May 20, 2008 - Pete Peterson, lecturer at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay titled "Temperature-Controlled Governments" which points out when individual citizens fail to govern themselves, "nanny governments" step in. Read the essay.

Noozhawk.com, May 19, 2008 - Pete Peterson, lecturer at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay titled "Citizen-Driven Housing Policy Emerges in San Mateo County," which discusses how citizen engagement initiatives are becoming more commonplace as citizens and municipal leaders attempt to make more informed choices. Read the article.

School of Public Policy student Hans Zeiger (MPP candidate '09) was named a 2008 Claremont Institute Publius Fellow. The fellowships are offered to recent college graduates and young professionals pursuing careers in the fields of politics, education, and journalism. Begun in 1979,the Publius Fellows Program now boasts over 200 alumni. The program features intensive seminars on the theory and literature of the American Founding, the statesmanship of Abraham Lincoln, and the rise of modern liberalism and the administrative state, all with a view to recovering constitutional government and the moral conditions of free society. Read more about the fellowship.

May 2008 - Joel Fox, adjunct faculty at the School of Public Policy has launched an online newsletter, "Fox & Hounds Daily" which keeps tabs on California business and politics. Associate Professor Michael Shires is a guest blogger on the Web site. View Web site.

First Principles, May 12, 2008 - Ted McAllister, Edward L. Gaylord Chair and associate professor of public policy, authored an essay review of Daniel Tanguay's Leo Strauss: An Intellectual Biography entitled, "The Theologico-Political Problem Revisited: How to Think About the Modern Project." Read the article.

Weekly Standard, May 8, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay entitled "Abetting Burma" which discusses the United Nations complicity in the current cyclone catastrophe. Read the article.

The Desert Sun, May 1, 2008 - Alumna Kimberly Cofer (MPP '07) has started the Foundation for Progress, a charity with goals to relieve poverty and preserve the environment in impoverished countries. Read the article.

Provocations, April 28, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay entitled, "A Tale of Temptation for Our Times" where he voices his thoughts on the stage version of the C.S. Lewis classic, The Screwtape Letters, currently running at the Lansburgh Theatre in Washington, D.C. Read the article.

Weekly Standard, April 22, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, coauthored an article with Benedict Rogers entitled, "Blasphemy in Pakistan" which tackles Pakistan's blasphemy laws and terrorism. Read the article.

Weekly Standard, April 15, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay entitled, "Getting Religion" discussing a Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama forum discussion on religion and its role in their presidential campaigns. Read the article.

Townhall.com, April 10, 2008 - David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, contributed an audio clip entitled "The Government Gets One Right" where he comments on the success of the 7th anniversary of the Bush administration's faith-based initiatives program. Listen to the segment.

Weekly Standard, April 9, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, coauthored an op-ed entitled, "A Faltering Freedom Agenda" suggesting diplomatic solutions to embolden democratic reforms in the Middle East. Read the article.

Chicago Tribune, April 4, 2008 - James Q. Wilson, Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, authored an op-ed "Do the Time, Lower the Crime" where he argues against a report claiming the U.S. incarcerates too many people with no benefit while taking away funds from higher education. Read the Article.

Public Radio International, April 2, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, contributed to an installment of "Fair Game," in which he was interviewed on John McCain's recent foreign policy speech. Listen to the segment.

The Christian Science Monitor, March 31, 2008 - David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, is quoted in an article titled "States Fight as REAL ID Deadline Nears" discussing the extension for states to implement REAL ID. Read the Article.

Weekly Standard, March 31, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an op-ed entitled, "McCain's Democratic Realism" which describes McCain's recent foreign policy speech as an effort to distance himself from President George W. Bush. Read the Article.

Los Angeles Times, March 30, 2008 - James Q. Wilson, Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, authored an op-ed "Do the Time, Lower the Crime" where he argues against a report claiming the U.S. incarcerates too many people with no benefit while taking away funds from higher education. Read the Article.

BCC News, March 26, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, contributed to an installment of "World Have Your Say," in which he participated in a debate about the stakes involved in the battle raging in Basra, Iraq, to defeat the forces of religious extremism—with implications not only for Iraq, but also for US foreign policy. Listen to the installment.

March 2008 - School of Public Policy Dean James R. Wilburn was selected to be on the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management's (APPAM) Task Force on Policy School Data. The task force was comprised of five deans from public policy schools around the nation to address the triennial rankings of MPA/MPP programs by U.S. News and World Report. Unlike the annual MBA and JD program rankings published by the magazine, there are no measures of program inputs or outputs collected to form the MPA/MPP rankings. The Task Force on Policy School Data was formed to recommend a process by which APPAM becomes a regular provider of comparative information on degree-granting programs within the APPAM schools. The Final Report was issued on March 18, 2008.

Books & Culture, March/April 2008 - Joseph Loconte, a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an essay titled "The Old World Order: Churchill's Troublesome Young Men," which discusses 'Troublesome Young Men: The Rebels Who Brought Churchill to Power in 1940 and Helped to Save Britain' by Lynne Olson. Read the essay.

Townhall.com, March 26, 2008 - David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, contributed an audio clip entitled "Don't Count McCain Out" where he comments on McCain's strengths that are swaying voters to prefer him on issues such as the war on foreign policy and the economy, making for a more interesting election than anyone thought. Listen to the segment.

Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, March 19, 2008 - David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, authored a commentary entitled "Obama Floats" discussing Obama's unknown policies and positions in a Democratic primary, where the candidates' positions aren't much different. Read the article.

Weekly Standard, March 18, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an op-ed entitled "The Wrong Reverend," which discusses the controversial relationship of presidential candidate Barack Obama and the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Read the article.

Townhall.com, March 13, 2008 - David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, contributed an audio clip entitled "Obama Floats Like a Butterfly" where he comments on how the presidential candidate has been able to float above the fray of tradition politics. Listen to the segment.

Weekly Standard, March 12, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an op-ed entitled, "The Latest Dutch Film Debacle" which discusses the clashing of free speech and freedom of religion as a touchstone of democratic societies. Read the article.

BCC News, March 4, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, contributed to an installment of "World Have Your Say," addressing the United Nations Security Council sanctions against Iran and Zimbabwe. Listen to the installment.

Ventura County Star, February 28, 2008 - Pete Peterson, lecturer at the School of Public Policy, wrote an op-ed titled "Civic Participation the Best Way to Answer Franklin," which argues that citizen-engagement in the political process is the surest way to "keep the republic." Read the article.

The Weekly Standard, February 20, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an op-ed entitled, "Into Africa" about the success of President Bush's AIDS relief plan. Read the article.

Washington Times, February 19, 2008 - David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, was quoted in the Washington Times about how Senator John McCain needs to emphasize the issues in which he is more conservative in addition to how he might better appeal to evangelical voters in the general election. Read the article.

Townhall.com, February 18, 2008 - David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, contributed an audio clip that discusses the significance that all of the top three presidential candidates are senators and about the qualified experience each candidate has. Listen to the segment.

Weekly Standard, February 13, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an op-ed entitled, "For Allah, Queen, and Country" which discusses the turmoil in the United Kingdom caused by the Archbishop of Canterbury's public welcoming of Sharia law. Read the article.

Weekly Standard, February 7, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, authored an op-ed entitled, "The Decade of Appeasement" comparing the holocaust to our current situation in Iran. Read the article.

The Chicago Tribune, January 27, 2008 - James Q. Wilson, Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, was quoted in an article entitled, "In abortion, crime stats, we see what we wish." In this article Professor Wilson describes how crime trends are not always correctly assessed. Read the article.

Puget Sound Business Journal, January 25, 2008 - Karin Lane (MPP '05) was the focus of an article entitled, "Karin Lane is offering aid while Kenya's in chaos" about her experiences during the current crisis in Kenya and the humanitarian efforts she is providing. Read the article.

The Weekly Standard, January 16, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, Senior Fellow, authored an article about Bush's democratic progress in the Middle East entitled, "Bush's Leap of Faith." Read the article.

Townhall.com, January 9, 2008 - David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, contributed an audio segment for Daily Commentary titled "Faith and the Presidential Campaign." Listen to the segment.

BritainandAmerica.com, January 8, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow, posted an article about the preparedness of Barack Obama to be Commander-in-Chief. Read the article.

San Francisco Chronicle, January 6, 2008 - David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, authored an article in the San Francisco Chronicle entitled "Our Democratic Republic Needs Fresh Sources of Energy." Read the article.

Townhall.com, January 4, 2008 - David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, contributed an audio segment for Daily Commentary titled "The GOP Front-Runners." Listen to the segment. Listen to the segment.

Pbs.org, January 4, 2008 - David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy contributed to a new documentary released from PBS entitled "By the People: Dialogues in Democracy." Watch the video.