Tag: political science
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Sophia Moskalenko, Georgia State University – QAnon: Real and Imaginary Dangers
Like it or not, QAnon keeps hitting the news. Sophia Moskalenko, research fellow at Georgia State University, has more on the evolution of the conspiracy theory led group. Sophia Moskalenko is a psychologist studying mass identity, inter-group conflict, and conspiracy theories. Her research on the psychology of radicalization has been presented at scientific conferences, government…
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Anthony Fleming, University of West Georgia – Gun Policy Debate as Individualism vs Communitarian Values
On University of West Georgia Week: Rugged individualism has had a large influence over gun laws in the U.S. Anthony Fleming, associate professor of political science, determines its impact on the country. I graduated with my PhD in Political Science in 2010 from West Virginia University. My primary area of study has been gun control…
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Brian Lowe, SUNY Oneonta – Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories continue to run rampant in today’s public sphere. Brian Lowe, professor of sociology at SUNY Oneonta, looks into why. Brian M. Lowe received his BAH and Master’s in Sociology from Queen’s University at Kingston, Ontario and his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Virginia. Dr. Lowe’s research and teaching interests include sociological…
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David Primo, University of Rochester – Campaign Finance Reform
Money is always a big factor in political discussions. David Primo, professor of political science and business administration at the University of Rochester, wonders if our fears are overblown. PhD, Stanford, 2002. American politics, campaign finance, corporate political strategy, corporate social responsibility, fiscal policy, and political bargaining. Primo’s most recent project on campaign finance is…
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Nancy Neiman, Scripps College – Markets and Social Justice
On Scripps College Week: Free markets cannot be counted on to erase social injustices. Nancy Neiman, professor of political science, explains why. Nancy Neiman is the Mary Wig Johnson Professor of Teaching at Scripps College. She came to Scripps College in 1993, where she has been the recipient of numerous teaching, research, and community service…
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Yuval Avnar, Scripps College – News Echo Chambers
On Scripps College Week: Are news echo chambers really a bad thing? Yuval Avnur, professor of philosophy, takes a two-pronged approach to this question. Yuval Avnur is Professor of Philosophy at Scripps College. He works on a broad range of issues about belief and doubt, including in contemporary epistemology, philosophy of religion, and the history of…
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Duane Loynes, Rhodes College – Black Communities and Law Enforcement
On Rhodes College Week: How do we heal the divide between black communities and law enforcement? Duane T. Loynes Sr., assistant professor of urban studies and Africana studies, looks for answers. Duane T. Loynes Sr. is an assistant professor of urban studies and Africana studies at Rhodes College. He holds an interdisciplinary PhD in Religious…
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Kendra Hotz, Rhodes College – Redlined Neighborhoods and Health Outcomes
On Rhodes College Week: Social inequalities and health match up together on maps of Memphis. Kendra Hotz, associate professor of religious studies, looks into why. Kendra Hotz is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Robert R. Waller Professor of Population Health and director of the Health Equity Program at Rhodes College. Dr. Hotz is the…
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Richard Barberio, SUNY Oneonta – What Can Scandal Tell Us About Presidential Power
U.S. Presidents have a long history of scandals. Richard Barberio, associate professor of political science at SUNY Oneonta, looks into these profligations to investigate presidential power. Richard P. Barberio is an Associate Professor with SUNY Oneonta’s Department of Political Science. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs &…
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Michael Mulryan, Christopher Newport University – Moral Education as a Solution to Social Division and Political Polarization
Political polarization isn’t new. Michael Mulryan, associate professor of French and French literature at Christopher Newport University, tells a tale of the past to show similarities to today’s climate. Michael J. Mulryan an Associate Professor of French and French Literature at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in French…