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School of Public Policy in the News: 2008
2008 - 2009 Theodore J. Forstmann Scholarships Announced
The Pepperdine School of Public Policy is pleased to announce the Theodore J. Forstmann Scholarships. This year marks the second generous gift of $1 million from long-time friend, philanthropist Theodore J. Forstmann. The first scholarship was established in 2005 to embrace Forstmann's long-standing commitment to education and his personal interests in the social and spiritual benefits of free markets and traditional values.
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.
