A new poll found support among young voters for a Democratic socialist presidential candidate. IPR's Tabitha Bonilla told FOX 32 Chicago that the survey may not clearly measure support for socialism itself and could reflect broader economic concerns. spr.ly/63323BEawy3

What's driving Gen Z's embrace of socialism?

A recent article found that 53% of voters ages 15–39 want a Democratic socialist to win the 2028 presidential election. Tabitha Bonilla, an associate professor at Northwestern University, breaks down what the findings mean.

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Please join us in congratulating TWO professors, Isabella Bellezza ( @isabellabellezza.bsky.social ) & Elizabeth Thom ( @ipratnu.bsky.social ), who have have both received 2026 APSA Best Dissertation Awards!!! 👏👏👏💜🚀🚀🚀 politicalsciencenow.com/congratulati...

New from @ipratnu.bsky.social fellow & Political Science Prof. Alexander Coppock @aecoppock.bsky.social w/ Radha Sarkar (ITESM ) The Effects of Religious Messages and Endorsements on Political Attitudes: A Meta-Reanalysis @apsrjournal.bsky.social Open Access: doi.org/10.1017/S000...

Wage theft—when employers fail to pay workers what they are legally owed—remains a pervasive problem in the United States and around the world. New Policy Brief from @ipratnu.bsky.social fellow and Political Science Professor Daniel J. Galvin: www.ipr.northwestern.edu/our-work/pol...

Policy Briefs: Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University

IPR policy research briefs recap important policy-relevant findings.

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In an opinion piece in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Brayden King wrote that AI can improve scholarly writing when it's used to sharpen thinking, not replace it. "What AI cannot give you is something worth saying. That part belongs to the scholar." spr.ly/63329BDj9kP?

Opinion | AI Can Improve Scholarly Writing - If We Use It Right

The new tools should sharpen your thinking rather than outsource it.

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@ipratnu.bsky.social, the Chicago Worker’s Collaborative, & the Workplace Justice Lab, dir. by Prof Daniel Galvin, have received an ANCHOR grant to survey temporary workers in Cook County to expose exploitation & enforce workplace rights for the most vulnerable. news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026...

Northwestern funds support 12 community programs dedicated to health, opportunity and resilience

The ANCHOR grant program has awarded more than $2 million to Evanston and Chicago groups

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A new study by Craig Garfield and colleagues finds that fathers die frequently in the first years of their child's life, often from preventable causes. Yet there are no systems to track it. "If we don't measure it, we can't change it," Garfield said. spr.ly/63320BDOiN0

Dads are dying after their kids are born, and no one is tracking it

New study examines paternal mortality data in Georgia, finds 60% of deaths were preventable

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How can we detoxify social media feeds? A new study in Nature led by @williambrady.bsky.social suggests redesigning algorithms can curb toxic and politically divisive content, and make social media more enjoyable for users. spr.ly/63326BDOcQn

American voters are more accepting of gay candidates than ever—but only if they look and act “straight.” Martin Naunov finds that voters across party lines still penalize candidates who look or sound even slightly gender nonconforming. spr.ly/63329BDM9Mf

More support for gay candidates — but only if they look and act ‘straight’

A new study from Northwestern University sought to answer whether Americans have moved past prejudices against gay people, and what kind of gay candidates face little to no electoral penalty. The research reveals American voters are more accepting of gay candidates than at any point in our history, but acceptance is conditional and varies by political party.

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Laws targeting abortion providers have forced clinics to close and cut off access to care. New research by Joe Feinglass, Madeline Perry, and Lynn Yee finds that states with those restrictions had a 36% higher likelihood of infant mortality. spr.ly/63325B87Z9F

People who lack access to clean drinking water also tend to struggle to get enough safe food to eat, according to a new study in @natfood.nature.com by @profserayoung.bsky.social and her colleagues. The researchers say the two issues need to be addressed together. spr.ly/63325B8fnx7

Younger siblings enjoy real advantages in life. But being born first is a far better bet in life, the data shows. Why birth order leaves an indelible mark on some people’s future has long eluded scientists. Now we have some answers:

Column | Your birth order affects your future, but not for the reason you think

Why birth order leaves an indelible mark has long eluded scientists. Now we have some answers that suggest what parents and policymakers can do about it.

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As temperatures reach 90 degrees across the Chicago area this week, read about how a working group co-led by Daniel Horton is working with city and community partners to map who is most vulnerable and build tools that help save lives as temperatures rise: spr.ly/63329B8N1FW

Making Chicago Safer in Heat Waves: Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University

Chicago’s deadly 1995 heat wave showed how neighborhood conditions and social ties determine who stays safe in extreme weather. Now, IPR associate Dan Horton is leading a working group to map those risks through a Heat Vulnerability Index. Combining data like temperature, public health records, and residents’ on-the-ground insights, the index will pinpoint which Chicago communities face the greatest danger as climate change makes heat waves more common.

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Cool to see my recent @thejop.bsky.social study covered by LGBTQ Nation. And here's a recent Fox Chicago interview if you'd rather hear me talk about it: youtu.be/flb60Z7NksM?...

FOX 32 News at Noon - Wednesday, Jun. 03, 2026

YouTube video by FOX 32 Chicago

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A study examined support for gay candidates based on gender presentation. The results may surprise you. - buff.ly/EEdVJ3o

Drawing on data from 121 countries, a new study in Nature Food shows how food insecurity, water insecurity, and food safety challenges often go hand in hand in both low-income & high-income countries. Co-authored by @ipratnu.bsky.social's @profserayoung.bsky.social. 📖: www.nature.com/articles/s43...

A lack of clean drinking water is associated with lacking food and experiencing food safety threats in 121 countries across the globe - Nature Food

Food preparation typically requires access to clean drinking water. This Analysis of data from the World Risk Poll explores the links between food sufficiency, clean drinking water availability and th...

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TODAY: Join us in Chambers Hall at noon for a talk by IPR economist and legal scholar @drchikaokafor.bsky.social on “Beyond Malice, It’s Math: Social Network Discrimination and Voting Rights After Louisiana v. Callais.” spr.ly/63324BBSWVk

On Monday, I joined @wbez.org (@npr.org affiliate) to discuss what comes next after the SCOTUS Voting Rights Act decision. We've been here before—Reconstruction, then backlash. Then Civil Rights Movement. Now backlash again. This is not time for despair, but courage. 🎧 www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-...

What SCOTUS Voting Rights Act decision means for Illinois

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Louisiana’s second majority-Black Congressional district could have major ramifications for redistricting and minority representation and leadership across ...

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Yesterday, SCOTUS dramatically narrowed the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais. I joined WVON Chicago radio to discuss my research: race-neutral rules don't produce fair outcomes. Opportunity flows through networks, and minorities receive fewer—even in politics. It's not malice. It's math.

Join us in Chambers Hall on Monday at noon for a talk by IPR economist and legal scholar @drchikaokafor.bsky.social on “Beyond Malice, It’s Math: Social Network Discrimination and Voting Rights After Louisiana v. Callais.” spr.ly/63328BBYVLw

How does the world we live in get written into our bodies? Join IPR Visiting Scholar Bridget Goosby for an in-person talk on May 18 exploring her research on the social factors driving health disparities. Register here: spr.ly/63329BBwKKX

Bridget Goosby: Understanding Health Inequities through a Biosocial Lens

Join us for a talk by Bridget Goosby on “Pushing the Boundaries: Understanding Health Inequities through a Biosocial Lens.“

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Join us in Chambers Hall today at noon for a talk by Mesmin Destin on “The Distinct Benefits of Connecting Through Shared and Divergent Experiences for Marginalized Students.” spr.ly/63325BBw8ED

When drought hits, the effects go beyond crops. IPR sociologist Julia Behrman finds that economic hardship caused by extreme drought and rainfall drives women in Malawi to marry and have children at younger ages. #EarthMonth spr.ly/63325BBPysb

For Agrarian Communities, Climate Change’s Effects Are Personal: Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University

Climate change has implications for everything from immigration to agricultural policy, but its most immediate impact is on the daily lives of people experiencing its effects. In a recent working paper, IPR sociologist Julia Behrman has turned her attention to how extreme drought and rainfall affect major life decisions among women in Malawi.

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Wild rice, known as manoomin, is central to Ojibwe identity—and it's under threat. Kimberly Marion Suiseeya led a research collaboration with Ojibwe tribes using smart sensor data from lakes, rivers, and wetlands to strengthen tribal sovereignty. #EarthMonth spr.ly/63322BB3B5k

Researchers and Ojibwe to use environmental data to strengthen tribal sovereignty

A Northwestern University-led research team has received a $2 million grant over three years from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to build on its work with Ojibwe tribes in the western Great Lakes region studying the health and socio-ecological conditions of manoomin (wild rice in Ojibwe).

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Join us in Chambers Hall today at noon for a talk by @polisciatnu.bsky.social's Chloe Thurston on “The Myth of Deliverism: The Limited Electoral Benefits of Policy Feedback.” spr.ly/63321BBKfz9

C. Thurston (IPR/Poli Sci.) - The Myth of Deliverism: The Limited Electoral Benefits of Policy Feedback: Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University

Visiting Scholars and Policy Fellows Programs

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How can we bridge the divide on climate change? Research by @polisciatnu.bsky.social's Mary McGrath and her colleagues shows that collaborative conversations between friends with opposing views about climate change could shift opinions. #EarthMonth spr.ly/63328BBGtO2

Can Conversations with Friends Bridge the Partisan Divide on Climate Change?: Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University

New research by IPR political scientist Mary McGrath reveals that after going through four weekly guided discussions, pairs of friends and family members with opposite views about climate change were less polarized about their beliefs. People skeptical of climate change were more likely to see it as an issue that required action and that they believed in—a change that lasted at least three months after going through the intervention.

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Which Chicago neighborhoods are most at risk from extreme heat? IPR associate Daniel Horton is co-leading a working group to find out, and their work has already led the city to extend public pool hours in some neighborhoods. #EarthMonth spr.ly/63329BB1uVc

Making Chicago Safer in Heat Waves: Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University

Chicago’s deadly 1995 heat wave showed how neighborhood conditions and social ties determine who stays safe in extreme weather. Now, IPR associate Dan Horton is leading a working group to map those risks through a Heat Vulnerability Index. Combining data like temperature, public health records, and residents’ on-the-ground insights, the index will pinpoint which Chicago communities face the greatest danger as climate change makes heat waves more common.

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On #EarthDay, we're highlighting research by faculty looking at air pollution, climate change beliefs, water insecurity, and the disproportionate impacts of environmental challenges. 🌍 Read more: spr.ly/63328BBDcUi

Congratulations to @profserayoung.bsky.social, who was named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow! 🎉 Young was awarded a fellowship in geography and environmental studies. Read more about her work: spr.ly/63327BBBcSc

Two Northwestern faculty named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows

Steve Reinke, professor of art theory and practice, and Sera Young, professor of anthropology and global health, at Northwestern University are among the 2026 Guggenheim Fellows announced by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation earlier this week.

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Join us in the Devereaux Foundation Room in Deering Library on Monday at noon for a talk by Edith Chen on "Health Disparities: The Role of Social Relationships." spr.ly/63325B6A6XD

Health Disparities: The Role of Social Relationships: Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University

Visiting Scholars and Policy Fellows Programs

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Applications are open for the Research Training Institute on Cluster-Randomized Trials (July 6–16). Organized by Larry Hedges and Elizabeth Tipton, it offers intensive training in cluster-randomized trials for education researchers. Apply now ➡️ spr.ly/63328B64jwi

Research Training Institute on Cluster-Randomized Trials: STEPP Center - Northwestern University

2026 Summer Research Training Institute on Cluster-Randomized Trials.

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