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Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book Club: Dying of Whiteness

Jul. 24, 2020

(Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Medicine, Health and Society, interviewed)


FOX17: Tennessee governor opts for multi-million dollar call for mask wearing over mandate

Jul. 24, 2020

(Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Medicine, Health and Society, quoted)


U.S. News & World Report: Scare Tactics: Trump Focuses on Fear to Win

Jul. 24, 2020

(Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, quoted)


Chattanooga Times Free Press: National, state Republicans jump into Tennessee U.S. Senate race with endorsements

Jul. 23, 2020

(John Geer, Ginny and Conner Searcy Dean of the College of Arts and Science, quoted)


Associated Press: Stone tools suggest earlier human presence in North America

Jul. 22, 2020

(Tom Dillehay, Rebecca Webb Wilson University Distinguished Professor of Anthropology, quoted)


Insider: People high in ‘disgust sensitivity’ may be more likely to support mask-wearing and social distancing

Jul. 21, 2020

(Cindy Kam, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Political Science, quoted)


Vox: Why masks are (still) politicized in America

Jul. 21, 2020

(Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Medicine, Health, and Society, quoted)


Bloomberg: How should colleges reopen? There’s no easy answer

Jul. 19, 2020

(Amanda Little, writer-in-residence in English, quoted)


The Hill: Poll: Trump approval on coronavirus pandemic hits record low for second time in a row

Jul. 17, 2020

(John Sides, professor of political science, interviewed)


FOX17: Trump campaign shakeup another twist in an unpredictable election

Jul. 17, 2020

(Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, interviewed)