Mark P. Jones, fellow in political science, comments on the financial influence wealthy West Texas oil and gas businessmen are having on Tarrant County legislative races. Fort Worth Star-Telegram: http://bit.ly/1PKLXsV.
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow in Energy Studies, comments on the White House's proposal to add a $10-per-barrel tax on crude oil to support clean transportation efforts. Vice News story: http://bit.ly/1L35FKY.
Quianta Moore, health policy scholar, discusses her recent study on federal restrictions limiting research on HIV prevention and treatment options for teens. Inside Health Policy story: http://bit.ly/20erDBR.
Ambassador Edward P. Djerejian discusses the need for strong diplomacy in Syria after the United Nations suspended Syrian peace negotiations. Al Jazeera English interview: http://bit.ly/1SZZVt9.
Peter J. Hotez, fellow in disease and poverty, comments on the World Health Organization's announcement declaring Zika virus a global health emergency. The New York Times: http://nyti.ms/1NODxej.