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Thompson Talks to ABC News and NPR About President Trump’s Attacks on Pope Leo

“I think [Trump] is losing even some of his [Catholic] supporters, or they are moderating their support,” says Margaret Susan Thompson, professor of history and political science. She notes that Trump's comments have been so harsh and controversial that even conservative-leaning Catholics are speaking out against the president and defending Leo.

April 17, 2026

See related: Federal, Religion, United States

2026-27 Remembrance Scholars Named: 35 Students, One Enduring Mission

Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Remembrance Scholars plan the Remembrance activities held at the University each year, and the cohort will be recognized during a convocation in the fall.

April 14, 2026

Does Crisis Lending Help China Win Friends and Influence People?

David A. Steinberg, Selim Erdem Aytaç, Daniel McDowell

The article, co-authored by Maxwell Advisory Board Professor of International Affairs Daniel McDowell, was published in World Development.

April 13, 2026

See related: China, Economic Policy

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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


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