Why Mass Shootings Don’t Lead to Gun Control
After horrifying gun violence, political opinions on the topic become more rigidly divided finds research by Brian Schaffner, Newhouse Professor of Civic Studies
The Complexities of Cannabis
A panel hosted by the Experimental College debates the many issues surrounding the legalization of cannabis in Massachusetts
Funding for Professorships in New Department
A $1.5 million Mellon Foundation grant will support faculty and advance the study of race, colonialism, and diaspora
Tell Me More: Why Minority Voting Turnout Matters
In a new episode of the Tufts podcast Bernard Fraga talks with Newhouse Professor of Civic Studies Brian Schaffner about the complex causes of the election turnout gap between minority and white voters
Breaking the Stress and Drug Abuse Connection
Klaus Miczek, Moses Hunt Professor of Psychology, is working on stopping the brain system that creates a craving for alcohol and drugs under stress
The Politics of Division
Jeff Flake, former Republican senator from Arizona, tells a Tufts audience that voters need to value politicians who govern on their principles. The event was moderated by Deborah Schildkraut, professor of political science.
Gay Dads and Stigmas
A new study finds that two-father families still face discrimination, especially in states and settings that offer fewer legal and social protections
Black History Trail Makes 200 Stops Across Massachusetts
The New York Times profiles A&S faculty members Kendra Field and Kerri Greenidge's African American Trail Project.
Why a Carbon Tax Makes Sense
Gilbert Metcalf, the John DiBiaggio Professor of Citizenship and Public Service, argues that we can pay for pollution now or later—and the price is lower now
On the Trail of African American History in Boston
An interactive map project that highlights African American historical sites brings together decades of research