Maxwell celebrates graduates, faculty at Commencement Weekend 2018
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Andersen discusses Gina Haspel, NY-22, Eric Schneiderman on WCNY
Kristi Andersen, professor emeritus of political science, discussed Gina Haspel, President Trump's nominee for director of the CIA, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and New York's 22nd congressional district, and the resignation of New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
Thompson discusses the study of nuns as an outsider in Sisters Report
"I believe I've spent enough time within sisters' domain to understand it, to speak its language, and to interpret and present it all to others. In this, I may have an advantage that insiders do not in presenting that world to a wider audience that really ought to know about it," writes Margaret S. Thompson, associate professor of history and political science.
Reeher comments on immigration, NY gubernatorial contest in Daily Star
"With the mid-term congressional elections coinciding with the gubernatorial primary contest, Nixon and Cuomo are both seeking to project themselves as 'resister in chief',” says Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute.
2018 Moynihan junior faculty award to be presented to Gonda
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Gadarian discusses partisan stereotypes with Minnesota Public Radio
Shana Gadarian, associate professor of political science, argues that stereotypes are a difficulty of a two-party system in which people who disagree with some of the views of their party have two options -- change attitudes or switch parties.
Reeher quoted in Washington Examiner article on timing for Trump's agenda
"Certainly, he [President Trump] won't be shy about using executive powers—that will be the same—but Obama also used his remaining time, especially in his second term, to exercise the rhetorical presidency," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute.
Keck paper on assessing judicial empowerment published in Laws journal
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Elizabeth Cohen quoted in PolitiFact article on Congresswoman McSally
"McSally has voted in favor of funding border fencing and wall construction," Elizabeth Cohen, associate professor of political science, says. "Cautious support may in fact ultimately be quite important to the realization of effective border security given that there are many types of border fences and walls that are ineffective or dangerous."
Maxwell Dean Emeritus John Palmer named as SU mace bearer
John Palmer, University Professor and dean emeritus of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has been named a Syracuse University mace bearer. The charter mace is an ancient symbol of authority and represents the University’s mission and integrity.
Reeher discusses mayors as presidential candidates in the Hill
"There are a lot of things that make it tough for mayors to emerge as presidential candidates and I think its because of the fact that their records are always going to be impeachable, and the constituencies that they tend to represent have a harder time being seen around the rest of the country," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science.
O'Keefe comments on space station headed toward Earth in USA Today
Sean O'Keefe, University Professor and Howard G. and S. Louise Phanstiel Chair in Strategic Management and Leadership, says no one will really know when the Chinese space station will hit the earth until about an hour before it happens and, after the station enters the atmosphere, any debris that remains will fall to the ground in less than 20 minutes, likely flaming.
Keck weighs in on impact of GOP tax law on New Yorkers on Syracuse.com
Thomas Keck writes about shifting tax laws pursued by the GOP that will hit New Yorkers hard, as the tax burden shifts from some taxpayers to others. "One of its most controversial provisions establishes a cap of $10,000 for deducting state and local taxes, the primary source of funding government services and public education in New York.
Bybee weighs in on Maryland gerrymandering case in Courthouse News
"If I can just show that you drew this district to punish Republicans, then that’s a violation of the free speech rights and association rights of Republicans, and it shifts the burden onto the state to prove that they weren’t," says Keith Bybee, professor of political science and vice dean of the College of Law.
O'Keefe weighs in on Trump's military space force proposal in Associated Press
"This is more about boosting reconnaissance and cyber security than fighting in orbit," says Sean O'Keefe, University Professor and Phanstiel Chair in Leadership. "You can emphasize more help for the military in space without going to the massive organizational change and expense."
Thorson paper on fight against fake news published in Science
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Reeher quoted in Press Republican article on NY State ethics rules
"Of all the problems to have, having the whole Albany culture of corruption attached to him [Cuomo]—and it will be attached to him—is one of the worst problems to have," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute.