Linda Stamato

Stamato Opinion: Climate Change and the Insurance Industry

September 10, 2023

If we choose to ignore UN studies, formidably persuasive analyses, and the obvious rise in sea levels and temperatures–and what we see with our own eyes and feel, and breathe–how else might we be persuaded to accept the reality of the challenges facing...

Stamato Commentary: NJ is among few states to recognize value of civics education

August 7, 2023

Faculty Fellow Linda Stamato discusses New Jersey's commendable focus on civics education as one of the few states recognizing its value. She highlights recent legislative efforts to enhance civics education in the state's schools, aiming to foster informed and...

Stamato Op-Ed: Grease from pork does not aid good governing

July 14, 2023

A new op-ed by Linda Stamato highlights concerns over the allocation of pork barrel earmark funds by New Jersey lawmakers. She argues that these funds, intended for local projects, are being distributed without proper transparency and accountability, leading to...

Stamato Commentary: Equal opportunity, after the Supreme Court killed affirmative action

June 30, 2023

Policy Fellow Linda Stamato discusses the potential implications of a recent Supreme Court decision on equal opportunity, highlighting the significance of the ruling and its impact on various aspects of society, including education, employment, and civil rights. She...

Stamato Commentary: If the Supreme Court kills affirmative action, we can still make colleges diverse

June 12, 2023

Policy Fellow Linda Stamato discusses the potential consequences of the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action and argues that even if affirmative action is eliminated, there are still ways to promote diversity in colleges and universities. Stamato suggests...

Stamato Commentary: In this age of book bans, we should celebrate all libraries, big and small

May 26, 2023

Policy Fellow Linda Stamato discusses the importance of libraries in the current era of book bans and censorship. It emphasizes the need to celebrate all libraries, regardless of their size or location, as they play a vital role in providing access to diverse...

Stamato Op-Ed: NJ needs public banking

May 18, 2023

Policy Fellow Linda Stamato argues for the establishment of a public bank in New Jersey, emphasizing the potential benefits it could bring to the state's economy and communities. She highlights how public banks, unlike commercial banks, prioritize local interests by...

Stamato Commentary: Words to live by, from the commencement podium

May 15, 2023

Policy Fellow Linda Stamato discusses the powerful messages delivered during recent commencement speeches in her latest piece published online at MorristownGreen.com. She highlights key themes and memorable quotes from various speakers, emphasizing the importance of...

Barchi Co-investigator on $3M NIH Grant to Uncover Barriers to Conducting HIV Research in Africa

May 10, 2023

Rutgers has received a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to conduct a four-year study to explore the legal and ethical barriers to conducting HIV research with youth populations in central, east, west and southern Africa. The goal of researchers...

The Launch of the Long Game

May 9, 2023

Policy Fellow Linda Stamato argues that colleges and universities need to shift their focus from short-term goals for their graduates. This means that instead of simply providing students with the skills they need to get their first job, institutions should also focus...