Addressing voter turnout in Black and brown communities

Some advocates say systemic issues can prevent NJ residents, especially in Black and Brown communities, from exercising their right to vote. Professor Julia Sass Rubin’s research showing New Jersey is the only state with the line is discussed. NJ Spotlight News,...

Rutgers Fulbright Student Advocates for Educational Equity

by Marcia Hanniganposted on Rutgers Today May 17, 2021 Adriana Scanteianu, who is pursuing a Master of Public Policy degree at the Rutgers Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to teach...

Gun ownership, yes! As a right, no! | Opinion

So, we have to change the national conversation. A basic reason for the interminable debate over gun violence in America has been the general assumption that there is a right to a gun. However, given the nature and function of rights, is it conceivable that a gun as...

‘It’s Not Too Late’: Is America ready for solar power?

PhD candidate Diren Kocakusak (Bloustein) talks to ABC News’ ‘It’s Not Too Late’ to discuss how the amount of sun in an area, as well as an individual’s electricity bill, drives residential solar power adoption rates (starts around 1:56). ABC News, May 10,...