Tuesday's Republican primary in Indiana will be a significant test of the Tea Party's electoral strength. "The Tea Party needs to win in a competitive state like Indiana," IU political expert Fabio Rojas said.
As the Republican primary race between Sen. Richard Lugar and challenger Richard Mourdock heats up, the eyes of national political observers have turned to Indiana. Faculty experts at Indiana University offer their views on the campaign leading up to the May 8 primary.
Indiana U. experts discuss tips for helping children cope with a disaster, such as a tornado, considering a possible link between obesity and autism, and for communicating with friends and loved ones during a health crisis.
With the premiere of "The Hunger Games" movie on Friday, March 23, Indiana University has several faculty experts who can provide insights on various aspects of the film, based on the first book in IU alumna Suzanne Collins' best-selling trilogy.
Next week's U.S. Supreme Court hearings on the Affordable Care Act could result in landmark rulings, according to an Indiana University Maurer School of Law expert on constitutional law.
The Obama administration's call for a "Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights" will likely fail because it relies on a public that, for the most part, doesn't know how to effectively to protect privacy, according to Indiana University information security expert Fred H. Cate.
Indiana University experts discuss the political influence of Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party this election season and the impact numerous national political debates can have on voter turnout.
According to an Indiana University Maurer School of Law professor who testified last month before both houses of Congress, the STOCK Act eliminates what many regard as an uncharted gray area in existing law. The Senate is considering the act this week.
Indiana University faculty experts offer their thoughts on upcoming primary elections and caucuses, focusing especially on the contest for Republican presidential nomination.
With the Super Bowl coming up in Indianapolis on Feb. 5, Indiana University has several faculty experts who can provide insights on various aspects of the event, including psychology, health, business and economic experts.
As an estimated 24 million Zappos.com customers begin receiving notifications that some of their personal data have been compromised, an Indiana University expert is warning those affected to be on the lookout for targeted fraud attempts.
The Obama administration's consideration and rejection of cyberattacks against Libya underscore cyberspace's emergence as a military domain but also raise questions about domestic and international law, says an Indiana University cybersecurity expert.
Media reports on a suspected North Korean cyber attack on South Korean bank reveal confusion and controversy about what such incidents mean in policy and legal terms, an Indiana University expert says.
Eleven experts in fields ranging from economics and security to history and recreation discuss the impact of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and issues surrounding the 10th anniversary. The experts are available for interviews. Some items include videos.
"The debt ceiling issue is a dangerous political ploy that could have real economic consequences," said Todd B. Walker, Indiana U. expert on fiscal and monetary policies. He offers his perspective on the issue and is available for media interviews.
U.S. recognition of the rebel leadership in Libya as the country's legitimate government is a major step in establishing a new order in the war-torn country, according to an Indiana University expert on international legal affairs.
Three experts from the Indiana University Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research are available to comment on the Defense Department strategy for responding to cyber attacks, released this week.
The Supreme Court's decision striking down a California law restricting the sale or rental of violent video games to minors presents an unusual alignment of justices, according to an Indiana University Maurer School of Law expert on the First Amendment.
Recent news reports that Pentagon policy will view certain cyber-attacks as acts of war to which the U.S. may respond with conventional military force is unsurprising but avoids hard policy and legal questions, according to Indiana University cybersecurity experts.
Timothy Waters, a professor in the Indiana University Maurer School of Law and an expert on legal aspects of the conflict in the Balkans, is available this morning (May 27) to speak with news media about the arrest of Bosnian war crimes subject Ratko Mladic.
Editors: In response to news late Sunday (May 1) that Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks had died in a firefight with U.S. forces at his hideout in Pakistan, here is information from experts at Indiana University Bloomington who can offer additional perspective.
The Egyptian military's plan to submit a revised constitution to a referendum within two months is a step in the right direction, but considerable risks remain and reformers should proceed slowly, an Indiana University expert says.
Experts in marketing and fitness and in sports medicine discuss how to avoid high-calorie traps at Super Bowl parties, concussion myths, and how to stay healthy at the gym.
This month's referendum on South Sudan's independence brings renewed attention to the importance of self-determination in ensuring global peace, according to Timothy Waters at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
Given the conflicted politics of the death penalty, it was probably inevitable that the Illinois legislature would vote to abolish the practice, says Indiana University legal expert Joseph L. Hoffmann.
James E. Klaunig, a toxicologist at Indiana U. who has served on numerous EPA panels, discusses research challenges facing the EPA. James Barnes, professor and former dean at IU, shares an insider's perspective of the earliest days of the EPA.
President Obama's fiscal commission, released proposals to reduce the growth of the national debt this week. Bradley Heim of Indiana University says the plan includes good ideas but may not be politically feasible.
Indiana U. experts discusses why 'home for the holidays' should mean your kids' home, not your parents'; tips for what gifts NOT to buy; insight into the commercial side of Christmas; and advice about weight gain over the holidays.
John D. Graham, dean of the Indiana U. School of Public and Environmental Affairs and an expert on federal fuel policy, discusses proposed fuel efficiency standards for medium- to heavy-duty trucks and buses.
Kristin Seefeldt at the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, is available to talk to news media following the release Thursday of Census data on poverty and family income for 2009.
The international community should not focus on encouraging Burma to hold "free and fair" elections in November, says an Indiana University law professor who has advised the Asian nation's ethnic opposition groups.
Energy-based economic development has received little academic attention, but researchers have a rare opportunity to evaluate the potential impacts of EBED for society, says Indiana University faculty member Sanya Carley.
Patrick Rooney, executive director of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, and Leslie Lenkowsky, a professor at the IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Center, comment on The Giving Pledge.
Two faculty experts at Indiana University Bloomington are available to comment on the ruling Wednesday by a federal judge that California’s prohibition of same-sex marriage violates the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.
Indiana U. sociologist Brian Powell has talked with more than 2,000 adults nationwide about their attitudes toward same-sex marriages and is publishing a book in September on the topic. He is available to talk about the issue and can be reached on Wednesday.
Indiana University professor Christopher Craft says the doom-and-gloom predictions for the Gulf oil spill's effects on coastal wetlands are premature.
Indiana University dean John Graham, a former administrator in the White House OMB, says it may be too late for bipartisan support of immigration reform.
Indiana University Professor and former EPA official Jim Barnes says federal regulators are making a big mistake by not following through on a moratorium on offshore drilling.
The Gulf oil spill points to the risks of off-shore drilling. A better strategy is to preserve the oil as an insurance plan for the future, says Rafael Reuveny, a professor at Indiana University
Vice President Joe Biden's rebuke of Israel over proposed settlement expansion is not only ineffective, it's hypocritical, said Professor Rafael Reuveny, a researcher on Middle East violence and political economy at Indiana University.
Indiana U. distance running expert Robert Chapman discusses the four biggest mistakes runners make when training for 13.1- and 26.2-mile races, just as the training season for spring half-marathons kicks in.
Cathy Pratt, director of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at Indiana University, comments on proposed changes in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual - 5.
Indiana U. altitude training expert Robert Chapman discusses how altitude can affect Olympic winter skill sports such as snowboarding and ski jumping, not just endurance athletes, and can give sprinters an edge – but not this year.
Toyota's recall problems may cause government and the public to steer away from more effective safety-improvement strategies, says auto safety expert John Graham at Indiana University.
Rafael Reuveny, a professor of public and environmental affairs at Indiana University, says President Obama should bypass the gridlocked Congress and issue an executive order to cut greenhouse gases.
International discussion and diplomacy continues in light of Google's announcement last week that it may pull out of China over concerns about censorship and security. Today (Jan. 21). a top Chinese official announced that the threat should not affect China's relations with the United States. Scott Kennedy, director of the Research Center on Chinese Politics and Business and an associate professor of political science and East Asian languages and cultures, is available for comment.
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti late Tuesday afternoon, causing widespread damage and many deaths and injuries. Indiana University experts comment on the quake and its likely aftermath.
Gary Sailes is an Indiana U. sport sociologist whose research has tracked Tiger Woods' impact on American golf. Of Woods' current troubles, Sailes says, "If sport has taught us anything, it is that sports fans are very forgiving of their superstars."
Leaders of the world's nations will meet Dec. 7-16 in Copenhagen, Denmark, for talks as part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Indiana University experts comment on their prospects.
Health and swimming experts at Indiana University discuss why holidays can be risky times for kids and alcohol. They also discuss the hows and whys of food journaling, and why swim lessons make great gifts for adults, not just kids.
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