Tag: political science
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Bruce Peabody, Fairleigh Dickinson University – Heroes
Who is your hero? Bruce Peabody, professor of political science at Fairleigh Dickinson University, explains what heroism teaches us about the divide between elite and public opinion. Professor Peabody’s research interests include American heroism, constitutional reform, judicial independence, the separation of powers, law and politics, and popular culture. His work has appeared in scholarly journals,…
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John Rennie Short, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Public Transportation
How do we get more people on the bus? John Rennie Short, professor of public policy at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, examines how public transportation fits better into the future of our cities. Professor, author and renowned public speaker, John Rennie Short is an expert on urban issues, environmental concerns, globalization, political geography…
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John Broich, Case Western Reserve University – 1984
1984 is back on the bestseller lists. John Broich, associate professor in the department of history at Case Western Reserve University, determines the reasons behind reader’s renewed interest in the Thought Police. John Broich is a British Empire historian. He has written on environmental history, the history of race and empire, Royal Navy history, and…
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Ronald Pies, Tufts University – Alternative Facts: A Psychiatrist’s Guide
We’ve all heard about alternative facts by now. Ronald Pies, professor of psychiatry at Tufts University, explores how we can tell whether someone is lying or just stating a falsehood? I am a psychiatrist and ethicist affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY; and Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. I write on…
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Aaron Knochel, Penn State University – Defunding the National Endowment For the Arts
Why is the National Endowment of the Arts on the chopping block? Aaron Knochel, assistant professor of art education at Penn State University, looks into this question. Dr. Aaron D. Knochel completed his doctorate in Art Education at the Ohio State University in 2011 focused on critical media literacy, software studies and art education. He…
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Corey Brettschneider, Brown University – Travel Ban Legality
The travel ban has been a big topic in the news. Corey Brettschneider, professor of political science at Brown University, discusses whether the ban is legal. Corey Brettschneider is professor of political science at Brown University, where he teaches courses in constitutional law and political theory. He is currently also a visiting professor at the…
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Lisa Wade, Occidental College – Mass Murder as a Form of Protest
Mass shootings continue to plague the country. Lisa Wade, associate professor of sociology at Occidental College, considers whether these tragedies are being used as a new form of protest. Prof. Wade’s research, found in highly-regarded academic journals, involves the relationship between social inequality and the body, especially as sexuality becomes a marker of difference and…
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Amy Adamczyk, John Jay College of Criminal Justice – Public Opinions on Homosexuality
There are differing views on homosexuality across the globe. But why? Amy Adamczyk, professor of sociology at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, delves into the reasons behind different people’s beliefs. Amy Adamczyk is Professor of Sociology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the Programs of Doctoral Study in Sociology and Criminal…
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Jennifer Van Hook, Penn State University – Diversity in Rural America
Is racial diversity confined to big cities? Jennifer Van Hook, professor of sociology and demography at Penn State University, looks at the diversity of rural America and whether it is here to stay. I am interested in demography, immigrant integration, and health. One part of my work is to use demographic methods to estimate the…
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Corey Brettschneider, Brown University – Constitutional Resistance
If the Supreme Court oversteps its bounds, who steps up to protect the rights of the citizens? Corey Brettschneider, Professor of Political Science at Brown University, looks into this question. Corey Brettschneider is professor of political science at Brown University, where he teaches courses in constitutional law and political theory. He is currently also a…