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Banks discusses the National Guard monitoring protests with NBC News

The use of National Guard units in June during the nationwide demonstrations following George Floyd’s death was "fundamentally exceptional and different from the way civilians and the military have ordinarily worked together," says Professor Emeritus William Banks.
January 11, 2021

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Banks explains the FISA warrant process in NBC News article

Probable cause is much lower than the reasonable doubt the standard required to convict someone of a crime. "It's the probability of a possibility," says William Banks, professor emeritus of public administration and international affairs.

July 24, 2018

Lovely weighs in on Harley-Davidson, tariffs in AP, Reuters, NBC

"More firms will follow Harley’s lead and move production overseas," says Mary Lovely, professor of economics. "Can’t blame them. Many companies are being put in very difficult positions." 

June 27, 2018

Thomsen quoted in NBC News article on EMILY'S List

Danielle Thomsen, assistant professor of political science, says the formula for gaining long term power in Congress is "not a huge mystery," referring to the crucial nature of repeatedly winning re-election in politically safe districts to advance in party leadership.

April 2, 2018

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