McCormack Speaks

December 5, 2016
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Seven Tips on How to Organize a Peaceful Protest

by Charla M. Burnett Global Governance and Human Security PhD student Non violent protest is a cornerstone of democracy. Whether you are protesting the need to raise the minimum wage or to promote inclusion in divided societies, the persuasiveness of … Continue reading

December 2, 2016
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Mapping Strengths and Gaps: A Hybrid Approach to Better Evaluation

Madhawa Palihapitiya, associate director of the Massachusetts Office of Public Collaboration (MOPC) at UMass Boston’s John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, was invited to present a paper on the development of a hybrid needs assessment and … Continue reading

November 25, 2016
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Report: Many Women in New England Face Economic Insecurity, Not Recovery

The fitful economic recovery after the Great Recession has raised overall earnings for women in New England, but income inequality persists, according to a new report from UMass Boston’s Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy. The publication, “Recovery … Continue reading

November 23, 2016
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2016 Election Results Exposed a Fractured Media Landscape

by Michael Ahn Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs We went through this election season in our own bubbles–self-selected media networks reflective our political preference, social media sites with friends “like” us, and other various online sources of our … Continue reading

November 23, 2016
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How NOT to Avoid Political Conversations at Your Holiday Dinner

by Karen Ross Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security, and Global Governance Are you hoping you can avoid political conversations with family at the holiday dinner table or are you dreading a confrontation with that know-it-all brother-in-law? The recent election … Continue reading

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