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Politics

The ‘Great Divide’: Understanding US Political Polarization

Johanna Dunaway, research director at Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship and a political science professor, explains how partisan viewpoints, news consumption and
Diane Stirling Oct. 23, 2025
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Professor Reacts to Newly Elected First Female Prime Minister of Japan

Margarita Estévez-Abe, associate professor of political science in Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, offers insight on Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.
Vanessa Marquette Oct. 21, 2025
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Pete Buttigieg Driven by ‘Propulsion’—Not ‘Despondency’

The former U.S. Secretary of Transportation joined Professor Jay Golden for a capacity event that covered environmental issues, leadership, democracy and more.
Jessica Youngman Oct. 14, 2025
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Research by Maxwell Graduate Students Recognized by American Political Science Association

The three students are examining global finance, election strategy and LGBTQ political engagement.
News Staff Sept. 29, 2025
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What the tariffs will mean politically

After the sweeping tariffs were unveiled on April 2 on nearly all United States trading partners, the impact on the stock market was felt immediately,
Ellen Mbuqe April 3, 2025
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Could Elon Musk Buying TikTok Reshape U.S.-China Relations?

Is China really considering Elon Musk to acquire TikTok? If so, one Syracuse University professor shared what he thought this could mean for U.S.-China relations.
Vanessa Marquette Jan. 14, 2025

Does Fear and Anxiety Get People to the Polls?

Reporters looking for an expert to discuss issues around the election and the ongoing anxiety and fear permeating society, please see comments from Shana Gadarian,
Ellen Mbuqe Oct. 30, 2024
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How to Manage Your Stress During the 2024 Election

The American Psychological Association (APA) just released their Stress in America poll that shows that Americans are stressed out and politics and the 2024 election were some
Ellen Mbuqe Oct. 24, 2024
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Will Abortion Bring Voters to the 2024 Polls?

Reporters looking for an expert to discuss how abortion can be a motivating factor for voters, please see comments from political science professor Shana Gadarian
Ellen Mbuqe April 4, 2024
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