Tag: political science
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Cynthia Botteron, Shippensburg University – Qualified for Election
What makes a candidate qualified for political office? Cynthia Botteron, professor of political science at Shippensburg University, explores how other countries handle this question and whether Americans could learn a thing or two. My research interests are in comparative politics with a focus on the processes of development and the democratization of former colonial states.…
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Matthew Moen, University of South Dakota – Civility in Politics
Political discussions are often uncivil. Matthew Moen, professor of political science at the University of South Dakota, delves into a few ideas to improve political discourse. Matthew C. Moen currently serves as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Lohre Distinguished Professor, and Professor of Political Science. Past roles include: President of the New…
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Jack Rakove, Stanford University – Executive Power and the Electoral College
How did the Electoral College come to be? Jack Rakove, professor of history and political science at Stanford University, explores the origin of this sometimes maligned style of election. Jack Rakove is the William Robertson Coe Professor of History and American Studies and professor of political science and (by courtesy) law at Stanford, where he…
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Corey Seemiller, Wright State University – Young Voters
Will young voters help decide this election? Corey Seemiller, assistant professor in organizational leadership at Wright State University, details Generation Z and whether they’ll make a showing at the polls. Dr. Corey Seemiller received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Arizona State University, Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University, and Ph.D. in…
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Victoria Pagan, University of Florida – Conspiracy Theories
Could modern conspiracy theories be traced back to ancient Rome? Victoria Pagan, professor of classics at University of Florida, delves into whether ancient examples can relate to present day theories. Professor of Classics at the University of Florida, Victoria Emma Pagán is a University of Florida Research Foundation Professor for 2014-2016 and a recipient of…
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Stephen Schwalbe, American Public University – Should The Electoral College Be Abolished?
Should the Electoral College be abolished? Stephen Schwalbe, Program Director of Political Science at American Public University, details why that might not be the best course of action. Dr. Schwalbe, Program Director of Political Science at American Public University, retired from the Air Force in 2007 as a colonel after 30 years of active duty…
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Curtis Dozier, Vassar College – Political Rhetoric
What do Aristotle and sound bites have in common? Curtis Dozier, visiting assistant professor of Greek & Roman studies at Vassar College, examines whether candidates use Aristotle’s teachings when appealing to voters. Curtis Dozier received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2008 and specializes in Latin poetry, classical rhetoric, and ancient literary…
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Scott Selisker, University of Arizona – Brainwashing
Are we being brainwashed? Scott Selisker, assistant professor of English at the University of Arizona, examines if we are as free thinking as we think we are. Scott Selisker teaches at the University of Arizona, and he has also taught at Macalester College, the University of California, Santa Barbara (as an ACLS New Faculty Fellow)…
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Matthew Feinberg, University of Toronto – Persuading Political Opponents
If you want someone to switch political sides, try their perspective. Matthew Feinberg, Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, explores why people tend to stick to their own side in a heated debate. Matthew Feinberg is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Rotman. He earned his…
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Laura Albright, University of Indianapolis – Lurleen Wallace and Women In Politics
Studying women in politics helps us understand the past and how to improve the future. Laura Albright, assistant professor of political science at the University of Indianapolis, examines the life of a former female governor, and shows us how far we still have to go. Laura Albright is an assistant professor of political science at…