Media Tip Sheets
Response to Putin’s Speech
As we heard earlier today, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had no choice but to invade Ukraine in his Victory Day speech (CNN). Syracuse University’s Mark Jacobson has responded to this speech (see below). Jacobson is the assistant dean of Washington programs…
Leaks at the Supreme Court, what really matters? The leak or the decision?
This week, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts ordered an investigation on how a draft decision of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was leaked to Politico. This leak shows that five justices are preparing a judgment that would strike down…
Roe v. Wade Impact: Syracuse University Experts Weigh In
Reporters looking for insight into the leaked opinion showing Supreme Court justices are working on an advanced decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, please see comments from Syracuse University experts. They each offer insight on what this means in the…
JCPenney Pursuit of Kohl’s – Real Estate Push More Than Strategic Play
The owner companies behind JCPenney have reportedly made an offer to buy Kohl’s for more than $8.5B. It would be a major move for the two rival department-store chains. Ray Wimer is an assistant professor of retail practice at Syracuse…
Is Elon Musk Good for Free Speech?
Reporters looking for insight on Elon Musk’s declaration that he is an absolutist on free speech and his desire to buy Twitter and make it a haven for free speech, please see comments from Kyla Garrett Wagner, an assistant professor of…
6 Climate Takeaways for Earth Day 2022
This month, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) of the United Nations released a new report detailing the biggest climate concerns for countries all over the world. Some of the report’s main conclusions centered around steadily rising emissions and…
Former UN Special Prosecutor for International War Crimes Tribunal Releases New Report on War Crimes in Ukraine
Authored by David Crane, Syracuse University Distinguished Scholar in Residence, and Syracuse University College of Law students, a new white paper, “Russian War Crimes Against Ukraine. The Breach of International Humanitarian Law by the Russian Federation [PDF],” offers in-depth accounting…
Schools Should Prioritize Desegregation, Consistent Policy and Better Social Services
Despite some improvements over the last decade, recent Census data shows that high percentages of American children are still living in communities with high concentrations of poverty. What sort of impact do these economic conditions have on the classroom? And…
New EU Legislation Addresses Big Tech Privacy, Economic Concerns
European Union lawmakers have put forth the Digital Markets Act that would implement sweeping reforms across the entire technology industry, potentially helping smaller companies compete with the larger tech giants. A vote on the measure is expected soon, and could…
Criticism of NYT editorial board’s stance on America’s free speech problem
Last week, the New York Times editorial board published the opinion piece, “America Has a Free Speech Problem.” In the piece, the authors write: “However you define cancel culture, Americans know it exists and feel its burden. In a new national…