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Statement Condemning Anti-Black Violence
The recent killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Tony McDade, and Breonna Taylor by current and former police officers compel us both to condemn these specific acts as well as recognize and acknowledge the long history of systemic racism and anti-Black violence that perpetuates them. In doing so...
Is it possible to overcome our biases in the face of conflict?
The images in the media have been strong and often disturbing in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police. We process them through our biases, both conscious and unconscious. That’s the domain of Travis Dixon, who studies media stereotypes and their impact as a professor...
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Professor Ned O'Gorman makes the case for politics to those who have lost faith
It may seem incredible in an age of polarized division, but Ned O’Gorman is making a proactive case for politics.
His new book “Politics for Everybody” is true to its title. It’s a “defense of politics for...
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What can New Media mean for the First Amendment?
Professor Robert McChesney has published numerous books on the relationship between media and politics, and how those relationships influence public discourse in democratic societies. His recent work has examined how media technology changes the political and economic landscape.
In response...