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How ‘Jarring Revelations’ Can Affect Political Campaigns

Study shows how media use can shape voters' views of candidates.

Ruha Benjamin to Deliver Joint SESP/IPR Distinguished Lecture

November 29, 2023
Ruha Benjamin
Princeton sociologist and author is known for her original research on race, technology, and justice.

U.S. Immigration: Rhetoric and Reality

November 28, 2023
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IPR experts' findings illuminate how the two can differ, with some counterintuitive results.

How Administrative Burdens Push Down Children’s Public Healthcare Coverage

November 27, 2023
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Study finds that certain policies hinder Medicaid and CHIP enrollment.

School Climates and the ‘Weathering’ of Bodies

November 3, 2023
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Study suggests a school’s racial climate is linked to Black students’ health later in life.

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