Politics & Government

Nuclear Possibilities

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2025-11-19T12:44:41-0500

The film House of Dynamite depicts what happens when U.S. leaders have 30 minutes to respond to a nuclear attack.

Reproductive Rights in Vermont

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2025-11-19T12:42:32-0500

Several Middlebury faculty members are behind and in front of the camera in the documentary Unintended, which explores Vermont’s historic move to enshrine reproductive rights in its constitution in 2022.

Science Writing Award

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2025-11-19T12:42:24-0500

Journalist Lois Parshley ’11 has been recognized by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for her reporting on the intersection of science, politics, and community in Alaska.

California’s New Climate Chief

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2025-11-12T15:28:02-0500

Recently, Lauren Sanchez ’11 was sworn in as the chair of the California Air Resources Board by Governor Gavin Newsom.

From Gown to Town

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2025-11-12T15:27:39-0500

Almost 20 years after graduating, former roommates Megan James ’05.5 and Ellen Whelan-Wuest ’05.5 have both found places in civic leadership in Addison County, reports the Middlebury Campus.

Treasure in Trash

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2025-11-12T14:26:53-0500

Tik Root ’12 reports on Grist.org on a new study that found that the U.S. discards critical minerals in mine waste every year, including enough lithium to power 10 million electric vehicles.

Psychology of Voter Preferences

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2025-11-12T14:26:41-0500

A new research paper by Mohamed A. Hussein ’17 looks at the psychological factors behind voters’ overall preferences for more extreme political candidates.

Breaking More Ground

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2025-05-28T11:02:30-0400

Housing developer Zeke Davisson ’08 shared his insights with Seven Days about the moving parts involved in creating more affordable housing in Vermont.

There’s No ‘U’ in ‘Team’

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2024-09-11T13:54:24-0400

The Wall Street Journal reports on research by Mohamed Hussein ’17 that indicates using inclusive language during difficult conversations can help your message get across more easily.

Monterey Trialogue

yanderson@middlebury.edu — 2024-09-11T10:08:44-0400

In the newest Midd Moment podcast episode, experts Anna Vassilieva and Peter Slezkine talk about their work shaping the Monterey Trialogue.