Maxwell School News and Commentary
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Landes Weighs In on US Census Bureau Change in How It Asks About Disabilities in AP Article
“Good news. Good news. Good news,” says Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology and O'Hanley Faculty Scholar. “They got the message that we need to engage.”
See related: Disability, Federal, United States
Reeher Quoted in BBC Article on Trump’s Defamation Defeat
"It's hurt the general population's views of him, but it's fueled and strengthened his base, and even driven some Republicans on the fence to 'stay loyal' to the cause," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science. "Trump has been trying to wear these legal troubles as a badge of honor for his victimization, and of his commitment to his supporters."
See related: Federal, Law, Media & Journalism, U.S. Elections, United States
Murrett Discusses Tensions in the Middle East With Defense One, The Hill, Newsweek and VOA News
“Difficult choices will be required in the days and weeks ahead as military operations continue a policy of strong deterrence without seeking widespread escalation that could harm our interests and those of our allies,” says Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs.
SU Institute Launches Focus Group Project to Gain Insights on Key Voting Blocs in 2024 Campaign
The Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC) is launching The Deciders Focus Groups project, a partnership initiative looking to gain insights from key voting blocs in 2024 presidential election battleground states. NBC News plans to report findings each month.
See related: Federal, Media & Journalism, U.S. Elections, Washington, D.C.
New Carnegie-Maxwell Policy Planning Lab Launches Foreign Affairs Training Program
International relations professionals may apply for the first-of-its-kind program supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
See related: Europe, Federal, Global Governance, Grant Awards, Russia, U.S. Foreign Policy, Ukraine
Taylor Comments on Declining Human Rights in Russia in Forbes Article
“Russia doesn't have real elections most of all because it's basically illegal to be an opposition politician or activist or independent journalist anymore, not just because of manipulating rules at election time,” says Brian Taylor, professor of political science.
See related: Government, Human Rights, International Affairs, Media & Journalism, Russia
Reeher Quoted in Newsweek Article on the Rise and Fall of Ron DeSantis
"Smoother, more refined, younger, better informed on the issues, but still aggressive on policy and willing to fight the cultural battles the Right seems to care about. Is that enough to persuade a loyal Republican voter, who is weighing that against a proven battler? Apparently not," says Grant Reeher, director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute.
See related: Federal, Political Parties, U.S. Elections, United States
Maxwell and Whitman Launch Joint Graduate Program in Sustainable Organizations and Policy
This joint program leverages the national reputations and programmatic strengths of both schools in preparing students to be versatile, multidisciplinary, forward-looking experts and leaders ready to take on the important challenges across the globe related to sustainability.
Gadarian and Reeher Talk to WalletHub About the New Hampshire Primary
"Doing well in New Hampshire or doing better than expected can give campaign attention and a sense of momentum that will bring new media attention as well as donations and support from party members in states that come later in the process," says Shana Gadarian, associate dean for research and professor of political science.
See related: Federal, Political Parties, U.S. Elections, United States
Against Democratizing AI
"Against 'Democratizing AI'," authored by Johannes Himmelreich, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs, was published in AI & Society: Knowledge, Culture and Communication.
See related: Autonomous Systems, Government