Maxwell School News and Commentary
Filtered by: Political Science Department
Gadarian Quoted in USA Today Article on Federal Judge Voiding Mask Mandate on Public Transit
Professor Shana Gadarian spoke with USA Today about the implications of the recent ruling by a federal judge in Florida to strike down the federal mask mandate on public transportation.
See related: American Politics, COVID-19, Government, Law & Courts, Law and Courts, United States
Reeher Talks to WIVB About Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin’s Resignation
Professor Grant Reeher was quoted in the WIVB article "What’s next for Brian Benjamin? Analysts say he could still win after resignation."
See related: American Politics, State and Local
Taylor Quoted in Voice of America Piece on the Death of Russian Politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky
Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Voice of America article, "Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Russian Firebrand Politician Whose Career Spanned Yeltsin, Putin Eras, Dies At 75."
See related: Comparative Politics, International Affairs, Politics, Russia
Abdelaaty Discusses Europe’s Support of Ukrainian Refugees with New York Times, NPR
Lamis Abdelaaty, assistant professor of political science, was quoted in the New York Times article "The Powerful Force Guiding Poland’s Welcome to Ukrainians: Fear of Putin," and the NPR article "Inside Poland's homes where Ukrainian refugees find peace away from Russia's invasion."
See related: Comparative Politics, Europe, European Union, International Affairs, Politics, Refugees, Russia
Reeher Weighs in on Gov. Hochul’s Proposed Stadium Subsidy in Niagara-Gazette
Professor Grant Reeher was quoted in the Niagara-Gazette article "Late budget triggers accountability and spending worries."
See related: American Politics, Budget and Finance, State and Local
Taylor Featured in ABC News Video Explainer on the Risks Russians are Taking by Protesting
Professor Brian Taylor was featured in the ABC News segment "What are Russians risking by protesting Putin?"
See related: Comparative Politics, International Affairs, Politics, Russia, Security and Conflict, Ukraine
Taylor Weighs in on How Russia’s Military is Handling the Ukraine Invasion on 3AW Radio
Brian Taylor, professor of political science, was interviewed on 3AW Radio for the segment "Ukraine war ‘going quite badly’ for the Russian military."
See related: Comparative Politics, International Affairs, Politics, Russia, Security and Conflict, Ukraine
Abdelaaty Explains Europe’s Differing Responses to Refugees in Washington Post, Yahoo News
"European countries are welcoming Ukrainian refugees. It was a different story in 2015," written by Assistant Professor of Political Science Lamis Abdelaaty, was published in the Washington Post. Abdelaaty was also quoted in the Yahoo News article, "Does the Ukrainian refugee response expose a European double standard? Experts weigh in."
See related: Comparative Politics, Europe, Human Rights, International Affairs, Middle East & North Africa, Politics, Russia, Ukraine
Taylor Talks to Christian Science Monitor About Putin’s Autocratic Leadership Style
Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor article "Putin bares the flaws of autocracy for world to see."
See related: Comparative Politics, International Affairs, Politics, Russia, Ukraine
McDowell Quoted in Christian Science Monitor Article on Biden’s Handling of Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Daniel McDowell, associate professor of political science, was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor article, "Biden’s high-wire act on Ukraine."
See related: Comparative Politics, International Affairs, NATO, Politics, Russia, Ukraine