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All Five First Ladies Condemn Family Separation At Border, But What Will That Do?
First Lady Melania Trump and the four First Ladies before her have all come out condemning the family-separation immigration policy. In addition to issuing statements, the First Ladies have relied on traditional and social media to share their perspectives –…
Did Tariffs Affect the Great Depression?
Sen. Ben Sasse explains in PolitiFact how the current trade war is “dumb” and “a road we’ve already been down.” Now, the question is, is this true? According to the article it is, but the question is still up for debate….
US-Canada Trade Tiff Creating Uncertainty on Both Sides of Border
Relations between the U.S. and Canada continue to grow even colder, following last weekend’s war of words at the G7 Summit and President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau’s escalating trade tiff. Professor Peter Koveos is the Department Chair in Finance…
Cambodian Leader Buys Facebook Likes To Improve Political Influence
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications at the Newhouse School, was mentioned in The Telegraph arguing her opinion on what she thinks about Cambodian leader, Hun Sen, buying fake Facebook likes to better his political influence. Hun Sen is denying the…
New Entry in Governor Race Threatens Cuomo
Even with an eye on the 2020 Presidential race, Governor Andrew Cuomo will face a challenge sooner. Cynthia Nixon, best known for playing Miranda on HBO’s ‘Sex and the City” series, has entered the race, which could take a chunk of…
Expert Bybee Details Gerrymandering Case
A 2011 restructuring of political zones in Maryland is now the focus of a Supreme Court ruling, after Republican politicians claimed the move was one of partisan gerrymandering. It will be the second tried case on this topic in less…
Why the Left Needs to Embrace the Meme
In today’s social media driven society, memes have become an integral part of online communication and even the likes of President Trump has capitalized on this trend. For the New York Times, social media expert and Newhouse assistant professor Jennifer…
iSchool Assistant Professor Jeff Hemsley Explains Propaganda and Politics
Jeff Hemsley, an assistant professor at the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University, who specializes in fake news and viral events, talked to the Hudson Reporter about the fake news that swirled around Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla after he was…
Expert Reeher Warns of Hyperpolarization Amidst Russia Investigation
While investigations into potential Russian meddling continues, the widening political gulf is fertile ground for outside interference, says Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs professor Grant Reeher in The Hill. He warned that “a state of hyperpolarization makes it much easier…
Expert Reeher Weighs in on Miner’s Potential Next Move
Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has weighed in on what her next political move may be. She has said that she will not challenge John Katko for Congress, but opened up the option of taking on Andrew Cuomo in a…