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New York Times Magazine July 9, 2007
The immigration equation
In an article that takes a look at the the economics of immigration, the reporter cites the work of a number of economists, including Rachel Friedberg, senior lecturer in economics at Brown. “Rather than compare the effect of immigration across cities, she compared it across various occupations,” the article states. “She focused on an another natural experiment - the exodus of 600,000 Russian Jews to Israel, which increased the population by 14 percent in the early 1990's.”

New Orleans Times-Picayune August 8, 2006
New population statistics gloomy
The return of New Orleanians to the metro area seems to have slowed to barely a trickle in the second quarter of 2006, an analysis of change-of-address forms filed with the U.S. Postal Service shows. John Logan, a Brown University demographer and sociologist who has studied post-Katrina migration patterns, called the new figures "discouraging," noting that he and others had hoped to see a spike in returns over the summer as families prepared for the school year. He blamed the trickle in part on a lack of leadership and confusion about the city's future among the displaced. This article was also distributed through United Press International and appeared in newspapers and on Web sites around the world.

Korea Herald August 9, 2006
Korea tops e-government rankings
Korea took the top spot in an international academic survey that graded e-governance capability, the Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs announced. The survey, conducted by Brown University, analyzed about 200 nations.

Taiwan News August 8, 2006
Taiwan falls to second place in online government survey
An annual survey conducted by Brown University on online government services has again ranked Taiwan highly as Asian countries continued to dominate the top positions. Taiwan ranked second in the latest global e-government survey, which was conducted during June and July this year by evaluating 1,782 government Web sites of 198 countries.

Reuters August 10, 2006
Democrat defeated after Iraq support
Professor Darrell West is among the political scientists interviewed for comment about Ned Lamont’s victory over Joe Lieberman in Connecticut's Democratic primary, and polls showing declining voter support for the war in Iraq. "Any time you have a majority of people who think the country is headed in the wrong direction, it's a bad time to be an incumbent," West said. "Iraq was part of the voter discontent,but it's not the whole story." This article was distributed internationally and appeared in newspapers and on Web sites throughout the world.

Cox News Service August 10, 2006
Party sees anti-war sentiment as its key to victory
Professor Darrell West is among the political scientists interviewed for comment about Ned Lamont’s victory over Joe Lieberman in Connecticut's Democratic primary, and on findings of a new poll conducted for CNN showing that 60 percent of Americans - and 86 percent of Democrats - now oppose the war in Iraq. This article appeared in newspapers and on Web sites throughout the United States.

Hartford Courant August 7, 2006
Using humor to sell candidates
Humor-based advertising is on the rise, according to Darrell West, professor of political science and author of the book "Air Wars: Television Advertising in Election Campaigns." "There has been so much fear-mongering in recent years that I think voters appreciate a softer touch," West said. "We have all been beaten over the head, and people are sick of that." This article also appeared in newspapers and on Web sites across the United States.

United Press International August 7, 2006
Scientists study how cells take shape
Brown University scientists say they have found physical, as well as chemical, forces can dictate pattern formation. This wire service article appeared in publications and on Web sites around the world.

Scientist Live August 9, 2006
Understanding how cells take shape
Brown University scientists say they have found physical, as well as chemical, forces can dictate pattern formation. The press release on which this article was based was published on dozens of Web sites that focus on science news.

Providence Journal August 8, 2006
Community center to be named after Anton
The Providence Housing Authority Board voted to dedicate a new community center at the Hartford Park housing complex in memory of longtime board member and chairman Thomas J. Anton, who died in June after a battle with cancer. Anton was a professor of public policy and political science at Brown and was the founding director of the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Public Policy, a position he held from 1984 to 2000.

Sarasota (Fla.) Herald Tribune August 10, 2006
Charlotte freshmen: separate but equal?
Christopher Unger of the Education Alliance at Brown University comments on the effects of “freshmen academies,” part of a movement to make high schools smaller and more student-friendly. Such academies are supposed to help students transition into high school by allowing teachers to keep closer track of students and intervene early if there are problems. This year, Charlotte County implemented freshmen academies in its high schools.