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Released: 8-Jun-2020 9:00 AM EDT
U-M Law Clinic Meets High Demand for Unemployment Benefit Assistance
 University of Michigan

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Released: 5-Jun-2020 10:55 AM EDT
In tackling racial injustice, US should look to South Africa
 Cornell University

Released: 4-Jun-2020 11:05 AM EDT
UNH Experts Available to Comment on What History Teaches About Protests
 University of New Hampshire

As activists around the world organize protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, and some escalate into more violent conflicts, experts at the University of New Hampshire point to historical parallels between the current Black Lives Matter protests, and other riots and marches like those of the civil rights era.

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Released: 4-Jun-2020 10:20 AM EDT
Militarized, 'ready for battle' police make dialogue with protesters difficult
 Cornell University

Released: 4-Jun-2020 10:10 AM EDT
IU experts available to comment on race, policing and criminal justice
 Indiana University

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Released: 4-Jun-2020 9:00 AM EDT
We should not be afraid to discuss reparations for slavery
 Binghamton University, State University of New York

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Released: 3-Jun-2020 4:25 PM EDT
Racial Justice and the Workplace: Rutgers Experts Available for Interview
 Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR)

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Released: 3-Jun-2020 3:45 PM EDT
The ‘old world is gone.’ Protests express a vision of the society people want after COVID-19, UB expert says
 University at Buffalo

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Released: 3-Jun-2020 3:30 PM EDT
GW Experts Available to Discuss Racial Injustice, Peace and Conflict Resolution, and the Current National Discord
 George Washington University

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Released: 2-Jun-2020 4:40 PM EDT
Ombudsmen advocate for long-term care residents at a distance during COVID-19
 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Social isolation necessitated by COVID-19 weighs on everyone, especially older adults and those living with disabilities who may have already felt relatively isolated before the pandemic even started, said Greg Shelley, program manager of the Harris County Long-term Care Ombudsman Program at Cizik School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Likewise, the staff and volunteers who are dedicated to advocating for rights, health, and safety of seniors miss face-to-face visits.

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Released: 2-Jun-2020 3:05 PM EDT
May unemployment likely to exceed 20%, hitting Latino, Black workers hardest
 Cornell University

Released: 2-Jun-2020 1:55 PM EDT
Department culture can escalate to police brutality, ASU expert says
 Arizona State University (ASU)

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Released: 2-Jun-2020 1:25 PM EDT
Civil rights scholar: “I fear for my Black son every day”
 Binghamton University, State University of New York

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Released: 2-Jun-2020 12:15 PM EDT
Policing one of many abuses inflicted by the criminal justice system
 Cornell University

Released: 1-Jun-2020 6:05 PM EDT
Policing experts weigh in on protests and police practices across the nation
 Arizona State University (ASU)

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Released: 1-Jun-2020 6:05 PM EDT
Trump escalates war with Twitter
 Arizona State University (ASU)

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at limiting the broad legal protections enjoyed by social media companies after Twitter flagged his posts as being incendiary and misleading. Experts weigh in on whether social media platforms should be responsible for fact-checking.

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Released: 1-Jun-2020 5:00 PM EDT
Americans Look to Presidential Candidates to Address Injustices
 Virginia Tech

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Released: 1-Jun-2020 1:05 PM EDT
Expert: Anti-Government Extremists Are Present at U.S. Lockdown Protests
 University at Albany, State University of New York

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Released: 1-Jun-2020 12:20 PM EDT
President’s Executive Order more political than legal, but may spur Congress to change the law
 West Virginia University

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Released: 31-May-2020 11:20 PM EDT
UB expert can discuss death of George Floyd, history of racial injustice in America
 University at Buffalo

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Released: 29-May-2020 4:40 PM EDT
For Twitter, Facebook and other social platforms, change will have to start at the top
 University of Delaware

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Released: 29-May-2020 2:35 PM EDT
IU experts available to comment on racism, social justice, policing, role of media in light of George Floyd protests
 Indiana University

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Released: 29-May-2020 2:05 PM EDT
Law enforcement violence in black communities will continue despite criminal justice system action in Minneapolis case
 West Virginia University

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Released: 29-May-2020 10:10 AM EDT
Freedom of speech expert available to comment on Trump's executive order on social media
 Indiana University

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Released: 28-May-2020 1:05 PM EDT
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss President Trump’s Social Media Executive Order
 Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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Released: 27-May-2020 3:25 PM EDT
WashU Expert: Trump attacks on Twitter betray free speech principles
 Washington University in St. Louis

When President Donald Trump made unsubstantiated claims on Twitter May 26 about mail-in voting, it fact-checked him — inserting beneath his tweets a hyperlink to more information on the subject.President Trump then accused Twitter of “totally silenc[ing] conservatives [sic] voices” and threatened that “[w]e will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen.

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Released: 27-May-2020 9:50 AM EDT
Drop-off in consumer spending to drive first quarter GDP losses
 Cornell University

Released: 27-May-2020 8:45 AM EDT
Lawsuits against China, WHO are not the way forward, Notre Dame expert says
 University of Notre Dame

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Released: 14-May-2020 12:50 PM EDT
Expert available to speak about legal response to fraudulent COVID-19 cures and treatments
 Florida State University

By: Mark Blackwell Thomas | Published: May 14, 2020 | 12:36 pm | SHARE: As the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. continues to increase, one Florida State University researcher said the number of people looking to profit from the misfortune by offering false, unproven cures is also on the rise. There is no known cure for COVID-19 but Chad Marzen, associate professor of law in the FSU College of Business, said that hasn’t stopped opportunists from looking to capitalize off people’s fears.

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Released: 13-May-2020 5:20 PM EDT
Chairman Powell's continued insistence that Fed does not wish to venture into the area of negative policy rates is the right message, says Notre Dame expert
 University of Notre Dame

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Released: 12-May-2020 12:25 PM EDT
In Mazars v. Trump, result will hinge on closed-door conference
 Cornell University

Released: 11-May-2020 5:05 PM EDT
China Boycott: Texas A&M Economist On The Realities Of Ending Trade With China
 Texas A&M University

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Released: 8-May-2020 3:35 PM EDT
Has COVID-19 changed U.S. Supreme Court dynamics?
 University of Utah

New commentary from Utah legal scholars suggest new platform for oral arguments unveils insight into the most silent justice in modern history.

Released: 7-May-2020 11:10 AM EDT
Trump is not fighting science, he is stealing its authority
 Binghamton University, State University of New York

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Released: 6-May-2020 2:50 PM EDT
Notre Dame Supreme Court expert available to comment on Court's online transition
 University of Notre Dame

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Released: 6-May-2020 10:35 AM EDT
‘Extraordinary uncertainty’ for Brazil as Senate mulls aid package
 Cornell University

Released: 5-May-2020 12:50 PM EDT
Birth control coverage at stake in SCOTUS religious freedom case
 Cornell University

Released: 1-May-2020 10:30 AM EDT
Dentist available to discuss steps required to safety reopen dental practices during COVID-19 pandemic
 Indiana University

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Released: 30-Apr-2020 11:05 AM EDT
Economist Available to Discuss Stress on Financial Markets
 Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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Released: 29-Apr-2020 5:05 PM EDT
The President cannot undo or circumvent the Constitution or federal law, which is firm on the date of the presidential election, says U of R political scientist Renee Van Vechten.
 University of Redlands

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Released: 29-Apr-2020 3:00 PM EDT
Massive decline in first quarter GDP signals much worse lies ahead, Notre Dame expert says
 University of Notre Dame

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Released: 29-Apr-2020 1:10 PM EDT
Keep schools closed. They’re ‘dangerous breeding grounds’ for coronavirus
 Cornell University

Released: 28-Apr-2020 4:05 PM EDT
Reserve your spot to participate in April 29th panel discussion on the pros and cons of re-opening the economy
 Newswise

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Released: 28-Apr-2020 12:35 PM EDT
Separation of powers at stake in US House v. Trump
 Cornell University

Released: 28-Apr-2020 9:00 AM EDT
How Will COVID-19 Impact the 2020 Election? University of Kentucky Experts Have Insight
 University of Kentucky

While the 2020 general election is still more than six months away, the COVID-19 pandemic has sidelined much of the presidential campaign. Meanwhile, state and county officials across the U.S. are already preparing ways to allow voters to cast their ballots safely. University of Kentucky faculty members with expertise in politics have been closely monitoring the evolving situation.

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Released: 27-Apr-2020 12:45 PM EDT
Postal Service losing money because of congressional mandate not low prices, Notre Dame expert says
 University of Notre Dame

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Released: 23-Apr-2020 4:20 PM EDT
Legal and National Security expert available to discuss COVID-19 Implications for US
 University of Maryland, Baltimore

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Released: 23-Apr-2020 2:20 PM EDT
State, municipal leaders can issue “right” COVID-19 policies even when national leaders put forth “wrong” policies
 Binghamton University, State University of New York

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23-Apr-2020 1:00 PM EDT
Women’s suffrage expert: Power of movement inspirational, but fell short of providing access for all
 DePaul University

The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing women the right to vote was ratified by the states Aug. 18, 1920. During the 100th anniversary year of women’s suffrage, DePaul University’s Amy Tyson is available to discuss the significance of the movement and where the movement fell short.

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23-Apr-2020 1:00 PM EDT
Voting rights expert: Still work to be done in representation, access
 DePaul University

The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing women the right to vote was ratified by the states Aug. 18, 1920. During the 100th anniversary year of women’s suffrage, DePaul University’s Christina Rivers is available to discuss the significance of the movement, its relevance today, and the work still left to be done.

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