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Media reports on UMaine survey on decriminalizing drug offenses- Harm Reduction Research & Results

Robert Glover and Karyn Sporer had a press conference Tuesday on their Harm Reduction Research and results. Their results were picked up by a number of media outlets: BDN: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/09/27/news/bangor/maine-voters-decriminalize-low-level-drug-offenses (was also on the cover of the print copy yesterday) WABI: https://www.wabi.tv/2022/09/27/university-maine-researchers-share-report-detailing-mainers-attitudes-drug-policy-reform/ Maine Beacon: https://mainebeacon.com/mainers-support-drug-treatment-programs-over-incarceration-statewide-survey-finds/ Spectrum News: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/news/2022/09/27/survey-finds-strong-support-for-decriminalization Portland Press Herald: https://www.pressherald.com/2022/09/27/umaine-survey-shows-support-for-drug-decriminalization-treatment-programs/ Maine Public: https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2022-09-27/maine-voters-support-drug-treatment-over-criminal-prosecution-survey-finds In addition, the Portland Press Herald […]

Maine needs to do more then ban agricultural use of wastewater sludge

Maine needs to do more than ban agricultural use of wastewater sludge

Pandemic, economics and disruptions hamper Maine recycling efforts

Umaine research shows circular economies are lacking in their approach to social justice.

UMaine research shows circular economies are lacking in their approach to social justice

Aaron Dustin Wins at UMaine Student Symposium!

Sociology Double Major, Aaron Dustin, has won the social sciences award at the 2021 UMaine Student Syposium. See below for the abstract and a link to the presentation itself. Congratulations to Aaron! 0746. Mediation of the Religion Prejudice Link Undergraduate Presentation. Author(s): Aaron Dustin, Sally B. Barker, Jordan P. LaBouff Mentor(s): Jordan LaBouff Abstract: Although religious teachings typically recommend prosocial behavior, […]

Dr. Amy Blackstone’s latest Interviews

Dr. Amy Blackstone has been interviewed for the following articles: Politico: 5/7/21 Making Sense of the Baby Bust by Katelyn Fossett NPR’s Weekend Edition: 5/9/21 US Birthrate Drops to Lowest Level in Four Decades with host Lulu Garcia-Navarro

2021 Student Award Winners Announced

AKD (Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society) (with 18 CR complete, a SOC-BA or DM student must have a 3.5 GPA in Sociology and 3.3 GPA Overall) Initiates receive AKD Membership, a certificate and turquoise honor cord to be worn at graduation. 2021 Awardees: Ashleigh Brogna, Aiden Ciaffaglione, Aaron Dustin, Andrew King, Sean Murphy, […]

Professor Blackstone Interviewed on Kansas City NPR

Segment 2, beginning at 29:04: One woman celebrates her mother’s life through recreating a recipe and another reveals why she and others choose to be childfree. Kansas Citian Natalie Torres Gallagher tells how she reclaimed the heritage of her mother by cooking her rice recipe. For other women, their decision to be childfree means no celebration […]

William Somes OpEd in Bangor Daily News

William Somes is a Policy Fellow working with Dr. Karyn Sporer this year. Just say yes … to a new prevention program in Maine schools

Dr. Amy Blackstone interviewed for CNBC Article

Dr. Amy Blackstone was interviewed for a CNBC Article: Why having kids doesn’t necessarily make you happier, according to research Published Tue, Mar 16 20211:04 PM EDT Cory Stieg @CORYSTIEG Parents often refer to their children as their “pride and joy.” But research tells a different story: Having kids doesn’t necessarily make people happier. Most […]