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Reeher Weighs in on the Election Effect of the Threat to Roe v. Wade in Press Republican, Newsday

May 6, 2022

Professor Grant Reeher was quoted in the Newsday article "Experts: Roe v. Wade alters NY election dynamics," and the Press Republican article "Hochul: Access to reproductive care 'human right'"

Elizabeth Cohen Quoted in WIRED Article on Rethinking Time

April 29, 2022

Professor of Political Science Elizabeth Cohen was interviewed for the WIRED article "With the Clock Running Out, Humans Need to Rethink Time Itself."

Reeher Talks to the Washington Examiner About Democrats Losing Hispanic Voters

April 20, 2022

Professor Grant Reeher was quoted in the Washington Examiner article "Democrats lose Hispanic and blue-collar voters at same time."

Reeher Speaks with WRVO About Proposed Redistricting Plan in NY

February 2, 2022

With Katko’s decision to retire at the end of the year, Professor Grant Reeher says the new district could be up for grabs for a moderate democrat. "A Republican on the far right who's denying the legitimacy of the 2020 election, for example, is not going to win over a lot of independents,” says Reeher.

Reeher Discusses Rep. Katko's Retirement With The Hill, WRVO

January 20, 2022

Rep. John Katko (R-NY 24th District) announced his retirement last week, creating an opportunity for Democrats to pick up a seat. But some experts warn that nominating someone who is too far to the left could turn off moderate voters, such as those who voted for both Biden and Katko in 2020.

Banks Talks to CNY Central, WAER One Year After Jan. 6 Insurrection

January 13, 2022

Professor Emeritus William C. Banks worries the disinformation that fueled the attack on the U.S. Capitol one year ago will lead to additional unrest in the future.

Reeher Talks to Spectrum News about NY Governor's Race

December 23, 2021

According to Professor Grant Reeher, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi is likely more of a threat to incumbent Kathy Hochul than New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.

See related: State and Local , Elections , Political Parties

Thorson Quoted in New York Times Piece on Political Misinformation

December 21, 2021

Emily Thorson, assistant professor of political science, says that email helped lies that the 2020 election was rigged gain traction. Read more in the New York Times article, "Now in Your Inbox: Political Misinformation."

See related: Election Integrity , American Politics

Herrold Piece on the Summit for Democracy Published in Foreign Policy

December 16, 2021

President Joe Biden recently held a virtual Summit for Democracy to amplify U.S. commitments to defend democracy. But what can the Biden administration realistically hope to achieve from the summit? Catherine Herrold, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, says, "A humbler approach is needed in which the United States creates a platform for dialogue about how to shift power to citizens rather than prescribing democracy templates." In their article "When Promoting Democracy, Less Is More," published in Foreign Policy, Herrold and co-author Aseem Prakash recommend three primary reforms.

See related: Democracy , Diplomacy

Hammond, Reeher Op-Ed on Redistricting NY Published on Syracuse.com

November 12, 2021

"Redistricting NY: It’s more than drawing lines on a map," authored by Timur Hammond, assistant professor of geography and the environment, and Grant Reeher, professor of political science, was published on Syracuse.com.

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