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Brief: Why the tax plan threatens food security for millions of Americans

Brief: Why the tax plan threatens food security for millions of Americans

Institute News, Wellness and Nutrition

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ensures that over 41 million low-income Americans have a meal on their table every day. Those millions of Americans include children, veterans, people with disabilities, and struggling parents, both working and...

Brief: New climate change report shows humans’ impact on environment

Institute News, Wellness and Nutrition

In the wake of the new Climate Science Special Report (NCA4) [link: https://science2017.globalchange.gov/] we need to take a moment to consider how our diet impacts the environment. The special report states that there is “no convincing alternative explanation” to the...
Video: Senator Harkin receives 2017 Dole Leadership Prize

Video: Senator Harkin receives 2017 Dole Leadership Prize

Institute News, Senator Harkin

Senator Tom Harkin received the 2017 Dole Leadership Prize from The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics on October 29, 2017. Senator Harkin sat down with Dole Institute Executive Director Bill Lacy during the Dole Leadership Prize program to discuss his 40 years on...

The Harkin Institute announces three new research fellows

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The Harkin Institute is pleased to introduce three research fellows, who are beginning their work for the organization this fall.

4 ways for students to get involved at The Harkin Institute

4 ways for students to get involved at The Harkin Institute

Institute News

Are you a student who has wondered what exactly The Harkin Institute does? Here are five ways to get involved!

Senator Merkley Event Summary

Senator Merkley Event Summary

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On September 11, students gathered in Cowles Library at Drake University to meet Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and discuss North Korean tensions and climate disruption.

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