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Released: 3-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Trump's Reproductive Rights Rhetoric
George Washington University

In an interview with NBC News last Thursday, Trump claimed “I was always for IVF. Right from the beginning, as soon as we heard about it,” the Republican nominee said in an interview with NBC News in... ...

Released: 3-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Insight on Massachusetts Ballot Question 1: Auditing the Legislature
Tufts University

A report released today by the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University's Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life helps voters understand the potential impact of Massachusetts Ballot Question 1, which would empower the state auditor to investigate the Massachusetts Legislature — but could also trigger a stand-off with lawmakers.

Released: 30-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Republican-led States Challenge EPA Methane Regulations
George Washington University

Republican state officials from 24 states have asked the Supreme Court to pause a Biden administration EPA rule passed in December 2023 meant to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations... ...

Released: 29-Aug-2024 4:05 PM EDT
MSU Today with Russ White launches 2024 Election Spotlight Series
Michigan State University

As we are two months outside of Election Day, Michigan State University faculty and experts have been commenting and leading research on many aspects and subjects related to the 2024 presidential election. To hear their perspective and analysis, MSU Today with Russ White has begun a 2024 Election Spotlight Series.

Released: 29-Aug-2024 4:05 PM EDT
MSU’s WKAR selected as City of East Lansing Early Voting Center for 2024 General Election
Michigan State University

WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University (MSU) has partnered with the East Lansing City Clerk to host an Early Voting Center (EVC) for the Nov. 5 general election. The East Lansing Early Voting Center will be in WKAR TV Studio B, (Room 195-A), in the Communication Arts & Sciences building at 404 Wilson Road on the MSU campus. The EVC at WKAR will open on Monday, Oct. 21 and run daily through Sunday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Released: 29-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available on Stabilizing U.S.-China Relations: US National Security Meets with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping
George Washington University

U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, holding rare talks with the leader in sign that the U.S. and China may be working closer towards... ...

Released: 29-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Harris and Walz to Face First Joint Interview as Post-Convention Campaign Heats Up
George Washington University

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will give their first joint interview tonight with CNN’s Dana Bash, marking Harris' first in-depth media appearance since launching her... ...

Released: 29-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Alison Barkoff Named Harold and Jane Hirsh Associate Professor of Health Law and Policy
George Washington University

The Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University has named Alison Barkoff as its Harold and Jane Hirsh Associate Professor of Health Law and Policy.

Released: 28-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Push for Stricter Voting Requirements Could Complicate Government Funding Talks
George Washington University

House conservatives are pushing to attach the SAVE Act to a crucial stopgap funding measure needed to prevent a government shutdown. ...

Released: 28-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Study: Public Opinion of New Justices Affects Views on Entire Supreme Court
North Carolina State University

A new study finds that the extent to which U.S. adults support newly appointed justices to the Supreme Court strongly influences the extent to which they support the high court as an institution.

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Released: 28-Aug-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Spotlighting Indigenous environmentalism in Brazil
University of Miami

Tracy Devine Guzmán, an associate professor of Latin American studies at the University of Miami, received a Fulbright Scholar Award to conduct research on Indigenous land rights in Mato Grosso, Brazil, which contains part of the Amazon rainforest.

Released: 27-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Harris’ & Trump’s Teams Clash Over Sept. 10th Presidential Debate
George Washington University

The Harris campaign wants ABC News to keep the mics on throughout the entire debate. Trump’s team is now threatening to pull out of the debate entirely. ...

Released: 27-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: GW Expert Commentary on Post-Convention Polling Bounce
George Washington University

Recent election cycles have seen a significant decline in convention poll bounces due to increased political polarization and the timing of back-to-back conventions contributing to smaller gains in... ...

Released: 27-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Russia Intensifies Air Attacks in Ukraine
George Washington University

Russia launched “the biggest air assault since the war began, Ukrainian officials said. ...

Newswise: Cal State Fullerton to Boost Voter Registration Ahead of Nov. 5 General Election
Released: 26-Aug-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Cal State Fullerton to Boost Voter Registration Ahead of Nov. 5 General Election
California State University, Fullerton

CSUF’s Effort is Part of a Statewide Ballot Bowl Competition for Colleges and Universities.

Released: 23-Aug-2024 2:05 PM EDT
MSU College of Law opens Public Defender Clinic
Michigan State University

Bradley Hall, interim director for MSU College of Law’s new Public Defender Clinic this academic year, will begin training the next generation of lawyers in a highly specialized area of law: preconviction appeals.

Released: 22-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Shifting Narratives Among Political Parties on American Patriotism
George Washington University

As The Washington Post writes, the debate over which party is more patriotic goes back decades. ...

Released: 22-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: VP Kamala Harris to Accept Party’s Nomination on Final Night of the DNC
George Washington University

Tonight is Vice President Kamala Harris’ turn, who will take the stage in Chicago to close out the four-day convention. ...



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