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Texas Politics | Commentary
Which Party Best Mirrors Texas in Austin?
Ethnic and racial profiles of the 83rd session of the Texas legislature differ starkly between Republican and Democratic delegations. Political science fellow Mark P. Jones discusses which party delegation best mirrors the Texas population.
Mark P. Jones November 20, 2012
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The Death of the “Sanctuary Cities” Bill: A Strategic Victory for Gov. Perry
House Bill 12, the "sanctuary cities" bill that would have effectively banned cities providing safe have to illegal immigrants in Texas, died in the Senate's Transportation and Homeland Security Committee in May of 2011. Political science fellow Mark P. Jones explains how Gov. Rick Perry managed to promote the agenda of the conservative wing of the Republican Party without diminishing his support among Hispanics.
Mark P. Jones May 20, 2011
Center for Health and Biosciences | Biomedical Research | Journal
International Stem Cell Collaborations: How Disparate Policies between the United States and the United Kingdom Impact Research
As the scientific community globalizes, it is increasingly important to understand the effects of international collaboration on the quality and quantity of research produced. While it is generally assumed that international collaboration enhances the quality of research, this phenomenon is not well examined. Stem cell research is unique in that it is both politically charged and a research area that often generates international collaborations, making it an ideal case through which to examine international collaborations.
Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Elaine Howard Ecklund March 1, 2011