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Jun 10
Chicago’s 2027 budget season is underway as Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office hosts community roundtables. How much do you know about the budget process? Check out our Q&A from reporting fellow @ZainabNQureshi w/ @HarrisPolicy's Justin Marlowe to learn more. citybureau.org/newswire/2026…
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“The biggest cost of crude by rail isn’t explosions—it’s air pollution.”
On our podcast Shocked, @AmyAHarder & @RyanMKellogg of @uchienergy and @harrispolicy explore why stopping pipelines isn’t always a clear win.
climate.uchicago.edu/insight…
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“If you don’t understand the political institutions in a society,” says economist and political scientist James A. Robinson, “there’s no way to make sense of the economic outcomes that they generate.” bit.ly/3S2S5FU @HarrisPolicy
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In the @nytimes, @RyanMKellogg explains that the last major episode of sustained oil “demand destruction” came during the 1970s energy crisis, reshaping consumer behavior and fuel-economy standards. Will today’s disruptions will trigger lasting changes? har.rs/49LnAKC
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Rain couldn't stop the Harris Class of 2026 from celebrating a milestone moment. Congratulations to the Class of 2026. Your journey at Harris has prepared you to tackle complex challenges with rigor, creativity, and purpose. We're excited to see the impact you'll make.
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New reporting highlights research by @austinlwright on the consequences of the abrupt USAID shutdown. Wright and his co-authors found that African regions with higher historical exposure to USAID experienced sharp increases in conflict after the cuts. har.rs/4x9kZ7e
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Senior Lecturer Rebecca Wolfe is live on Reddit for an AMA on conflict, peacebuilding, and development. Ask your questions: har.rs/43hNfHf
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Dr. Darryca Brim-Mims of Focus Fairies Mentoring, a member of the current @UChicagoCLA cohort, joined @CBSChicago to discuss Chicago's Race Against Gun Violence and the importance of community-based efforts to support young people and prevent violence.har.rs/4fmuAkS
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“If you had but one lecture to give, what would you say?” To kick off Grad Week, Senior Lecturer Rebecca Wolfe shared reflections from her research, policy work, and personal journey, exploring how behavior is shaped by both individuals and the environments around them.
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May 29
📞 A new @mindsitenews story highlights efforts to help 988 and 911 work more effectively for people in crisis, including work connected to the Health Lab’s #Transform911 initiative focused on improving emergency response systems and caller experiences. har.rs/49qWbO5
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🌍 In a new @ScienceMagazine study covered by @MotherJones, @austinlwright examines the consequences of the USAID shutdown, finding that regions in Africa with higher historical aid exposure saw increases in conflict following the cuts. har.rs/43DohC5
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🌱 Congratulations to Gabriel Presler on being named executive director of the MSCEP program! Presler brings deep experience in sustainability and climate-related risk and governance as the program prepares to welcome its inaugural cohort. har.rs/3RO4u09
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May 26
📝 In a new @nytimes op-ed, @ariel_kalil draws on research showing that many parents rely more heavily on grades than standardized test scores when assessing how their children are doing, even when the two measures tell very different stories. har.rs/43h6BfL
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May 26
Learn more about how federal workers are increasingly shifting toward municipal governments in this week’s edition of Public Money Policy: A Harris Newsletter. Subscribe for the latest insights on fiscal choices, economic policy, and markets. har.rs/3TBLZt0
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UChicago has launched the most ambitious fundraising campaign in its history. Called "Chicago Minds," the initiative aims to expand the University’s global impact through investments in research and education, while engaging with alumni and friends. ms.spr.ly/6017vVANl
ALT Stone building detail with \"Chicago Minds\" in script overlaying. Book icon with eagle image is on left, with a stone crest on the right, surrounded by carved stone dragons and foliage.
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📞 New from Health Lab: a proposed “911 Callers’ Bill of Rights” outlining what people should expect when seeking emergency help, from dignity and transparency to appropriate, effective response during moments of crisis.harris.uchicago.edu/news-eve…
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May 19
Learn about how opioid-related deaths have shifted party alignment and voting behavior in this week’s episode of Not Another Politics Podcast. Listen here: har.rs/48ZKw8H
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May 19
📊 In @thecentersquare, Professor @sndurlauf of @UCStoneCenter says the latest labor numbers point to “stasis” in the job market: unemployment remains steady and jobs are growing, but wage growth is weak and gains are uneven across sectors and regions. har.rs/4tRfS9b
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May 18
🚨 Following the ransomware attack on Canvas, cyber expert Jake Braun warned @ABC7Chicago that AI is “almost commoditizing hacking,” making cyberattacks easier and more scalable for criminal groups. and that ransomware is growing “worse, not better." har.rs/433jHwL
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📈 Why do stocks and bonds sometimes move together? New research from Associate Professor @CarolinPflueger describes what can cause both asset classes to decline simultaneously, challenging one of investing’s most basic assumptions. har.rs/4d6WwYv
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