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In the Media

The Washington Post: ‘The Justins’ seem like Civil Rights-era throwbacks. But 2023 isn’t 1968.

Aug. 4, 2023

John Geer, senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor and professor of political science, quoted.


Time: Two expelled Black Tennessee House Democrats officially win back their seats

Aug. 4, 2023

Bruce Oppenheimer, professor of political science, emeritus, quoted.


The New York Times: Enslaved African Americans in Maryland linked to 42,000 living relatives

Aug. 4, 2023

Jada Benn Torres, associate professor of anthropology, quoted.


Are Nashville mayoral polls reliable? Here’s why they aren’t clear-cut.

Aug. 2, 2023

Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Chair and professor of political science, interviewed.


Wall Street Journal: Muslim nations call on Sweden, Denmark to ban Quran burnings

Aug. 2, 2023

Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science, quoted.


The New York Times: For luck in love, couples are breaking plates (on purpose)

Jul. 31, 2023

Joel Harrington, Centennial Chair and professor of history, quoted.




The Tennessean: Nashville mayoral campaigns say city feels less safe. But is crime on the rise?

Jul. 28, 2023

John Geer, senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor and professor of political science, quoted.


CNN: Opinion: Call Alabama’s defiance what it really is

Jul. 28, 2023

Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, authored.