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Virginia Is First Southern State to Adopt Its Own Voting Rights Act
According to Sara Swann at The Fulcrum, “Virginia is the first Southern state to adopt its own voting rights act: Almost eight years after the Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, Virginia has…
‘What’s the Point of Impeachment? ‘To Lay Down a Marker for History’’
Thomas Keck, the Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics and professor of political science in the Maxwell School, wrote an op-ed for Syracuse.com titled “What’s the point of impeachment? ‘To lay down a marker for history.’” Keck,…
“Amid GOP Infighting Over Trump, Republicans Agree on Opposing Biden’s Agenda.”
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was quoted by Newsweek for the story “Amid GOP Infighting Over Trump, Republicans Agree on Opposing Biden’s Agenda.” Reeher, an expert on…
“How Claudia Tenney won back her seat in Congress.”
Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the City and State story “How Claudia Tenney won back her seat in Congress.” Gadarian, who studies American politics and political opinion, says that part…
“A professor weighs in on what the empty congressional seat could mean for you.”
Kristi Anderson, professor emeritus of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by WBNG-TV Binghamton for the story “A professor weighs in on what the empty congressional seat could mean for you.” Anderson, an expert on American politics, says…
‘The Crisis of Democracy: A Marshall Plan for the Biden Administration’
Danielle Taana Smith, professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, wrote an op-ed for LA Progressive titled “The Crisis of Democracy: A Marshall Plan for the…
Reversal of Transgender Military Ban Is an Important Moment
This month, Pres. Biden repealed a Trump-era ban on transgender people serving in the U.S. military. “It is my conviction as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces that gender identity should not be a bar to military service,” read…
‘Democracy on Trial: Can We Save It?’
James Roger Sharp, professor emeritus of history in the Maxwell School, wrote an op-ed for Syracuse.com titled “Democracy on trial: Can we save it?” Sharp is an expert in American political history, having researched and written extensively about the history…
“‘Not Just Policymakers’ – SU Professor Shares Thoughts on New President & Vice President.”
Margaret Thompson, associate professor of history and political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for News Channel 9’s “Bridge Street” segment “‘Not Just Policymakers’ – SU Professor Shares Thoughts on New President & Vice President.” Thompson, who teaches about…
‘Confronting ‘Who We Are”
Verena Erlenbusch-Anderson, associate professor of philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote an op-ed for History News Network titled “Confronting ‘Who We Are.’” Erlenbusch-Anderson specializes in political philosophy and often teaches courses on the philosophy of law. After…