Political Science News and Events
Reeher Quoted in The Hill Article on Stacy Abrams Mask-Free Photo
Stacey Abrams, a Democratic icon who is making her second bid to become governor of Georgia, is caught in a deepening storm after a photograph of her without a mask amid a group of masked schoolchildren was posted on Twitter (the tweet has since been deleted).
February 8, 2022
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Griffiths Comments on Secession Movements in the US in CSM Article
Rarely has there been a time in American history without some kind of active secession movement, but calls for separation today are often more fragmented. Ryan Griffiths, associate professor of political science, says many of these groups are too small even for his database.
February 3, 2022
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Gadarian Discusses FL 15-Week Abortion Ban, Elections in TB Times
A bill that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy is sailing through the GOP-controlled Legislature in Florida. Professor Shana Kushner Gadarian says she doesn’t expect the restriction will affect Florida Republicans’ support this election cycle.
February 2, 2022
See related: Abortion, Political Parties, State & Local, United States