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An Open Letter to Senator Joe Manchin (Originally written November 12, 2022) Dear Senator, I get it. I just read tweets about how you...

A few years ago, the chair of my department told me that they saw me as a “utility player.” In baseball, and perhaps other sports, a...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a mistrust of expert knowledge helped to perpetuate resistance to public mask mandates, vaccines and,...

You may have heard of “Public Policy.” We use the term “public” a lot related to public transportation, or public utilities. ...

Dear Students, Welcome to SOCI.1150 Social Problems. This class will help you develop an introductory understanding of a range public...

There is a lot of debate around references to “a few bad cops.” As a sociologist, we think a lot about the "level of analysis." So,...

Today, I am launching a section of my blog related to "politics and religion." Many of my colleagues in academia will likely warn me...

I am very excited to teach Social Policy and Inequalities (SOCI.5150) again this year. It is a required course for Human Service...

University of Massachusetts Lowell, South Campus - Tues/Thurs 11:00-12:115 While the prevalence of social problems is clear, the...