Electing the House: New Book from Jay Dow
Professor Jay Dow has a new book, Electing the House, now available for pre-order.
More here: https://kansaspress.ku.edu/978-0-7006-2410-2.html
Lawmakers Consider Paid Family Leave
Lawmakers are considering the merits of Paid Family Leave for state workers in Missouri after a recent study by the Women’s Foundation and the Institute of Public Policy found that paid leave policies offer a number of benefits aside from reducing reliance on public assistance in the year following a child’s birth.
Michael Wahman Presents on International Diplomacy and LGBTIQ Struggles in Africa
Assistant Professor Michael Wahman gave a presentation of his recent research on LGBTIQ rights and international diplomacy in Africa, at the launch of a new unit on Gender, Sexuality & the Law at the Centre on Law and Social Transformation in Bergen, Norway.
Kenneth Bryant Jr. Recipient of Suggs Dissertation Fellowship
Doctoral Candidate Kenneth Bryant Jr. has been selected by the MU Office of Graduate Studies to receive the 2016 Donald M. Suggs Dissertation Fellowship. Bryant was presented with the award on October 1st at the St. Louis American Salute to Excellence in Education Gala, which celebrates minority students, educators, business owners and leaders within St. Louis and the larger Missouri community.
Is Occupational Licensing a Barrier for Women?
You would want your doctor, dentist, accountant, therapist, or even funeral director to have a certain amount of education and training. Right? For this reason, Missouri requires people in certain occupations to hold a license to ensure they are qualified to perform their job.
The Institute of Public Policy, in partnership with the Women’s Foundation, released a new report Tuesday that investigates occupational licensing and the effect it has on Missouri women.
Political Science Faculty Speak on Election Forecasts
MU faculty members are showing up in the press as Election Day approaches.
Bill Horner talks voter fatigue with the Kansas City Star.
Al Roberts comments on the mood of the electorate in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Paid Family Leave
The Women’s Foundation, in partnership with the Institute of Public Policy, has released initial findings from research on paid family leave and its impact on families in Missouri and the US. Paid family leave is one of the many economic indicators affecting the status of women in Missouri and the study will continue as the Women’s Foundation identifies issues to promote equity and opportunities for women.
MU Faculty Provide Election 2016 Insight
Marvin Overby, Cooper Drury, and Peverill Squire traveled to St. Louis and Kansas City in October to discuss current election trends and policy with alumni and community members.
HEC-TV St. Louis has their presentation here.
Learn More About the Kinder Institute for Constitutional Democracy
Hear what students and faculty have to say about their experiences with the Kinder Institute at MU.