Schar School in the News: May 6th - 10th, 2024

CNN (video): Gregory Koblentz helps the cable network reexamine the history of anthrax terrorism.

CNN: Justin Gest writes an op-ed about the role of immigration in preventing America’s population from shrinking in the near future.

New York Times: Richard Kauzlarich, former ambassador to Azerbaijan, discusses what may be behind the alleged bribes by that country to a U.S. Congressman.

Washington Post: Michael K. Fauntroy weighs in on the budget challenges facing Washington, D.C., mayor Bowser.

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Mark J. Rozell wonders if all the “political theater” in Richmond can lead to a meaningful budget.

Arlington Magazine: Terry Clower is quoted in article on the increasing vacancy rate of Arlington’s commercial properties.

Wilson Center: J. Luis Rodriguez is named the inaugural winner of the Martin J. Sherwin Fellowship.

CTV (Canada; video): In discussing the campus clashes around the country, Michael K. Fauntroy describes events at George Mason to be thoughtful and insightful by comparison.

Politico EU: In a story about COP29, Richard Kauzlarich says Azerbaijan’s alleged bribery of a U.S. Congressman isn’t new, they’ve been doing it in Europe all along. He also discusses the subject on AzadliqRadiosu (video).

WVTF: David Ramadan tells Virginia public radio that the GOP has embraced early voting because it’s “what the base wants to hear.”

Dogwood: In a story about contested legislature races in Virginia, Mark J. Rozell tells the new media outlet what to look out for. National money is arriving for regional races.

WVTF (Virginia’s Public Radio): Former state delegate David Ramadan is quoted in a story about campaign spending habits in Virginia.

INFORMS Resoundingly Human (podcast): Naoru Koizumi discusses her work in the economic and racial inequities of kidney transplants.

Voice of America-Dari (video; translation may be needed): Mahmut Cengiz addresses the increasing ISIS-K threat in the Middle East.

Greater Greater Washington: Master of Public Administration alum and Montgomery (Md.) for All member op-eds on so-called luxury housing in Montgomery County.

Fauquier Now: Fauquier, Virginia, county announces the promotion of Schar School MPA alumna Mallory Stribling to deputy county administrator.

Public Source (Pittsburgh): Judith Wilde and James Finkelstein provide data and analysis regarding Pitt and CMU leaders’ pay discrepancies.

Asharq News TV (video; translation may be needed): From the studio of Bloomberg’s Middle East affiliate, David Ramadan talks about student protests on college campuses.

India Education Diary: The international media outlet picks up our story about community-based energy action plans.

India Education Diary: The international media outlet picks up our story about George Mason’s forensics team winning second place at nationals; nearly half the team are Schar School students.