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Reeher quoted in The Hill article on increasing polarization, COVID-19

The polarization of American life had been going on for years before Trump was even a political figure, says Grant Reeher, professor of political science. But, "what is different now [the COVID-19 pandemic], and what gives this a sharper edge is the fact that emotions are running so high."

May 19, 2020

Gadarian research on partisanship, COVID-19 cited in LA Times, Slate

 75% of Democrats and 53% of Republicans said they wore masks in public, finds a study conducted by Shana Gadarian, associate professor of political science, and her colleagues.

May 19, 2020

Thompson talks with Spectrum on impact of Reade allegation, election

"As disturbing as these allegations against Vice President Biden are, similar allegations have been made against President Trump... I think [voting for Biden is] a legitimate choice to make that does not negate the possibility that Tara Reade is telling the truth," says Margaret Susan Thompson, associate professor of history and political science.

May 11, 2020

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Gen Z and the Future of Politics

Eggers Hall, 220 (Strasser Legacy Room)

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How does Gen Z use TikTok to challenge the political establishment? Why is Gen Z so active in political social movements yet vote at such low levels? How are Gen Z policymakers successful in a political system dominated by boomers?

The future of American Politics is coming soon, and it will be led by Gen Z. 

Please join us and participate in a conversation with renowned experts in Gen Z politics about the coming “cohort cliff” when boomers will give way to a new generation of voters and political leaders and what that will mean for the future of American democracy. 

D. Sunshine Hillygus is a professor of political science at Duke University. She is director of the Duke Initiative on Survey Methodology (https://dism.duke.edu/ ) and co-director of the Polarization Lab (https://www.polarizationlab.com/ ). 

Kevin Munger is the Jeffrey L. Hyde and Sharon D. Hyde and Political Science Board of Visitors Early Career Professor of Political Science and assistant professor of political science and social data analytics at Penn State University. 

Maurice Brown '19 is a U.S. Army veteran running for Onondaga County Legislature.

This event is part of a series of discussions hosted by the Hicker Family Professor in Renewing Democratic Community to promote civil discourse and mutual understanding.


Category

Social Science and Public Policy

Type

Talks

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Public

Organizer

Maxwell Dean's Office

Contact

Bethany Walawender
315.443.3461

bdwalawe@syr.edu

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Contact Bethany Walawender to request accommodations


Political Science Department
100 Eggers Hall