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Reeher Talks to Spectrum News about NY Governor's Race

According to Professor Grant Reeher, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi is likely more of a threat to incumbent Kathy Hochul than New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.

December 23, 2021

Thorson Quoted in New York Times Piece on Political Misinformation

Emily Thorson, assistant professor of political science, says that email helped lies that the 2020 election was rigged gain traction. Read more in the New York Times article, "Now in Your Inbox: Political Misinformation."

December 21, 2021

See related: Elections, United States

Anger, Despair and Seeds of Hope

Maxwell alumni wonder whether the changes they worked for in Afghanistan will endure after the ‘heartbreaking’ U.S. withdrawal.

December 17, 2021

The impact of pork-barrel capital funding in schools: Evidence from participatory budgeting in NYC

Michah W. Rothbart, David J. Schwegman, Iuliia Shybalkina

Michah Rothbart examines the impact of pork-barrel capital funding in New York City schools in a study published in Public Budgeting & Finance.

December 16, 2021

See related: Economic Policy

Reeher Weighs in on Onondaga County Reapportionment Process on WAER

Listen to the full interview, "SU Political Science Prof. Questions Whether Onondaga County Democrats Could Have Made Gains In Redrawn District Maps," on WAER.

November 23, 2021

See related: New York State, State & Local

Hammond, Reeher Op-Ed on Redistricting NY Published on Syracuse.com

"Redistricting NY: It’s more than drawing lines on a map," authored by Timur Hammond, assistant professor of geography and the environment, and Grant Reeher, professor of political science, was published on Syracuse.com.

November 12, 2021

Reeher Quoted in CNY Central Article on Voters, Marijuana Dispensaries

Professor Grant Reeher is included in the CNY Central article, "Some CNY voters will decide whether or not marijuana dispensaries can set up shop."

November 2, 2021

Faricy Discusses Syracuse Mayoral Race With CNY Central

Christopher Faricy, associate professor of political science, is included in the CNY Central article, "Election Day is Tuesday, here's what's at stake in the marquee race to lead Syracuse."

November 2, 2021

Syracuse Mayoral Candidates to Debate on Campbell Conversations

Grant Reeher, director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, will moderate a debate between Syracuse's mayoral candidates: incumbent Ben Walsh, an independent who is running on the Independence Party line, the Democratic Party nominee Khalid Bey, and the Republican nominee, Janet Burman.

October 20, 2021

See related: Elections, New York State, State & Local

Terrell discusses German Chancellor Angela Merkel's tenure with VOA

Robert Terrell, assistant professor of history, is included in the VOA article, "What Did Merkel Achieve During Her 16 Years at Germany's Helm?"

September 15, 2021

See related: Europe, Government

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