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Newswise: Political Scientist Explores Extending Constitutional Duties to Private Actors
Released: 1-Oct-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Political Scientist Explores Extending Constitutional Duties to Private Actors
University of Notre Dame

New research from Christina Bambrick, the Filip Family Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame, explores the nonconventional idea that each of us, as private citizens, may be responsible for upholding the constitutional rights of our fellow citizens. She examines constitutional politics across the globe to explore these different approaches to balancing rights and responsibilities in a democratic society.

Released: 1-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Harris Leads Trump Among Latino Voters, Democrats See Shrinking Margin
George Washington University

According to a new national poll, Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump by 14 points among registered Latino voters. ...

Released: 1-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available on Maryland U.S. Senate Race: Larry Hogan Says He Won’t Vote for Trump
George Washington University

Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said he won’t be voting for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on November 5, despite Trump endorsing Hogan in Maryland’s U.S. Senate race earlier this... ...

Released: 1-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available on AI Nationalism: Making the Case Against Nationalistic Policies
George Washington University

Aaronson argues that AI nationalist policies in one country can make it harder for firms in another country to develop AI. ...

Released: 1-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Former President Jimmy Carter Celebrates 100th Birthday
George Washington University

According to the Associated Press, Carter is the first American president to have lived a full century. ...

 
Released: 1-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Georgia’s Six-Week Abortion Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
George Washington University

Georgia has ruled the state’s six-week abortion ban unconstitutional ...

Released: 1-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Walz and Vance Expected to Tackle Abortion and Healthcare Affordability in VP Debate
George Washington University

In tonight’s vice presidential debate, Tim Walz and JD Vance are expected to tackle critical health care issues, including abortion, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and the future of the Affordable... ...

Released: 30-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
University of Miami to Host Symposium on Climate Gentrification
University of Miami

The Office of Civic and Community Engagement, along with JPMorgan Chase are hosting an event to convene Miami-Dade County stakeholders and delve into solutions to address climate gentrification.

Released: 30-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Vance and Walz Prepare for High-Stakes Vice-Presidential Debate
George Washington University

Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance will face off against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in Tuesday’s debate. ...

Newswise: Experts Offer Insight on Vice Presidential Debate
Released: 27-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Experts Offer Insight on Vice Presidential Debate
Virginia Tech

Next week, Sen J.D. Vance and Gov. Tim Walz will take the stage in their first vice presidential debate. Several Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss what this debate means and whether it will make a difference for voters.

Released: 27-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
GW to Host Luisa Neubauer
George Washington University

Please join The Alliance for a Sustainable Future, GW Law’s Environmental and Energy Law Program, The Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies and the Heinrich Böll Foundation for a... ...

   
Released: 27-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Mental Health and Self-Care During Election Season: MSU Experts Can Comment
Michigan State University

MSU experts can comment on the role emotions play during election season and how to take care of yourself when you’re feeling overwhelmed by the news.

 
Released: 26-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
MSU Professor Launches Election Madness Game to Engage College Students in 2024 Election
Michigan State University

Like sports, pollsters and pundits have been making predictions about the 2024 election, including key U.S. Senate and U.S. House races that will likely determine which party holds more power in Washington, D.C. To help students learn about the election process, an MSU political science professor devised a clever way for students to engage through an Elections Madness Game.

Released: 26-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted on Federal Charges
George Washington University

According to The New York Times, he is the first sitting mayor in modern NYC history to be charged while in office. ...

Released: 26-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Congress Averts Shutdown with Stopgap Funding and Boosts Secret Service Ahead of Election Season
George Washington University

Congress passed a stopgap funding bill extending federal finances to December 20, while also approving $231 million for Secret Service operations ahead of the upcoming election. ...

Released: 25-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: DOJ sues Visa
George Washington University

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa on Tuesday. ...

Released: 25-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: New Poll Shows JD Vance Less Popular Than Tim Walz Ahead of Vice Presidential Debate
George Washington University

A new survey reveals that JD Vance is less popular than his Democratic counterpart, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, just days before their vice-presidential debate. ...

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Released: 25-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Do Laws to Prevent AI-Generated Deepfake Political Content Violate Free Speech Rights? Communication Expert Explains
Virginia Tech

As the 2024 election looms closer, political candidates are ramping up advertising efforts. Streaming and cord-cutting — canceling traditional cable or satellite service — has diminished the role of traditional television ads in favor of digital ads seen on platforms such as YouTube. But candidates aren’t the only ones hard at work creating digital content.



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