LSER Experts In the News

Forbes publishes a column about the persistent turnout gap between voters with and without disabilities, citing studies by Douglas Kruse and Lisa Schur of the Program for Disability Research.

Insider NJ publishes a press release by New Jersey Policy Perspective, noting that Yana Rodgers of the Center for Women and Work is among the economists urging the state’s leaders to avoid cutting health and social services.

Law360 Tax Authority interviews Yana Rodgers of the Center for Women and Work about why she joined 95 other economists and economic policy experts in writing a letter to state leaders.

The Star-Ledger publishes an op-ed, co-authored by Yana Rodgers of the Center for Women and Work, arguing that New Jersey should raise taxes on the wealthy instead of cutting health and social services during a pandemic.

Tax Notes reports on the letter urging Governor Murphy and New Jersey’s legislative leaders to raise taxes on the state’s highest earners, quoting signatory Yana Rodgers of the Center for Women and Work.

The Courier News and Home News Tribune remember David Bensman, who mentored two generations of labor activists, organizers, and scholars during a 42-year career at SMLR.

NJBIZ reports Congress and the White House failed to reach a deal on extending the $600 weekly benefit, quoting Christopher Hayes.

The American Prospect notes the passing of longtime SMLR professor and labor historian David Bensman.

NJBIZ explores the potential impact of allowing the $600 federal jobless benefit to expire, quoting Christopher Hayes.

The SandPaper writes about how the lack of PPE is putting frontline healthcare workers in Southern Ocean County at risk, quoting Yana Rodgers of the Center for Women and Work.