California fixed redistricting; will the Supreme Court break it again?
In op-ed, Asst. Prof. Nicholas Stephanopoulos argues California’s independent redistricting commission is under threat
Middle-age blacks have less in their 401(k)s than young whites
In op-ed, Prof. Harold Pollack notes minority workers are more likely to withdraw from retirement plans due to limited family wealth
Developing World Will Grow On Coal, Climate Leaders Predict
In panel discussion, Prof. Michael Greenstone discusses limiting carbon emissions in fast growing economies like India, China
After stumbles, Chicago on course to host Obama library
Article describes UChicago-led effort to bring Obama presidential library to South Side of Chicago
Politico
A 'Believer' and a cynic discuss the Obama era
In op-ed, author reviews autobiography by David Axelrod, which he discussed with Institute of Politics director
Lenders Step Up Financing to Subprime Borrowers
Article cites Prof. Amir Sufi, who says availability of subprime loans could make borrowers vulnerable to economic downturn
Economists argue it's 'unfair' that college athletes aren't paid
Sr. Lect. Allen Sanderson co-authors paper, which argues that not paying college athletes is unfair, possibly even illegal
How the Language You Speak Affects The Way You Think
Prof. Boaz Keysar, doctoral student Sayuri Hayakawa discuss how thinking in a foreign language may make us think more logically
Jewish Press
Education at heart of Chicago mayor's race
Prof. Charles Lipson and Timothy Knowles, director of Urban Education Institute, comment positively on Rahm Emanuel's term
Politico