Nearly a decade ago, SAWBO was launched by and remains co-directed by Drs. Julia Bello-Bravo and Barry Pittendrigh, both currently faculty members at Michigan State University (MSU).

October 19, 2020, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz, Reuters, Download Report (PDF), A large majority of Democrats (73%) consider racial inequality in the United States a critical threat to the country, while Republicans consider it a relatively low-level threat., Introduction, The ki...

Populations around the world remain divided over how comfortable they are returning to normal life as the Delta variant spreads.

Although data shows South Koreans remain uncomfortable with homosexuality, recent trends show an increase in acceptance.

The 2023 Farm Bill will be a significant legislative hurdle that will require input, coordination, and buy-in from all sectors and actors within the domestic food system.

Federal agricultural policies must continue expanding to provide greater support for Tribally-led endeavors and choices, including self-determination and self-governance.

March 31, 2020, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz and Amir Farmanesh, David Sandoz, Download Report (PDF), Nationwide surveys conducted by IranPoll show that although Iranians say their country should not develop nuclear weapons, they have lost confidence in the nuclear agreement., Ke...

It has now been a year since many nations began to implement restrictions due to the pandemic. As the global health crisis drags into its second year, more people seek the vaccine as a way to return to normal.

Following high profile pauses to the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, as well as surging cases in different parts of the world, it is clear that the gains in some countries do not signal an end to the pandemic.

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