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Research Reports Show Link Between Political Views, Spread of COVID-19
Two new studies from the Western Rural Development Center based at Utah State University show a connection between…
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Washington County 4-H Youth Meet with State Legislators, Elected Officials
Thirteen Washington County 4-H youth recently visited the state capitol to learn about how government works and meet…
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Muddy Waters: Understanding Utahns' Varied Perspectives on Water Banking and Security
Utah leaders are grappling with the difficult tradeoffs and dire consequences of water insecurity and are pursuing…
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USU Remembers Notable Alumnus Harry Reid
Utah State University alumnus and retired U.S. Sen. Harry Reid died Tuesday, Dec. 28, after a four-year struggle with…
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Utah Women Decreased in Rate of Voting, but Civic Engagement Remains High
Women in Utah have a strong history of political engagement. In fact, Utah women were the first in the United States…
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NYT Political Correspondent Jonathan Martin to Lead Discussion on USU Campus
Jonathan Martin will lead a moderated discussion with Michael Kennedy, vice president for Global Government Relations…
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UIRC to Hold Public Hearing at USU for Redistricting Process
The Utah Independent Redistricting Commission, or UIRC, is coming to Utah State University on Oct. 16. There will be…
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Recent Study Shows Connection between Political Views and COVID-19 Rates
The article, COVID-19 in Rural America: Impacts of Politics and Disadvantages, shared information from the study…
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Does the Media Create Sexism Toward Women in Politics?
Research spanning the past several decades indicates that women politicians continue to be at a disadvantage in the…
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New Research Tracks the Status of Women in Utah Politics
In 2014, national research ranked Utah last in terms of women holding decision-making and leadership positions in…
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Perceptions of Elected Women Officials in Utah
Utah is currently ranked 32nd in the country for female representation in state and federal offices.
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Vote-By-Mail Safety: USU Professor Damon Cann Explains Security of Utah's Mail-In Ballot System
As one of three researchers who studied the feasibility of a mail-in-election system in Utah, USU Professor Damon…