In the Media
The Wall Street Journal: Left-wing cancel culture gets canceled
Jan. 22, 2025
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, quoted.
The Washington Post: Trump pardons almost all involved in Jan. 6 riot, commutes remaining 14 sentences
Jan. 22, 2025
Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, quoted.
Reuters: Exclusive: Trump starts new term with 47% approval; Jan. 6 pardons unpopular, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Jan. 22, 2025
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, quoted.
Love & Philosophy: Free Love: Rethinking Hegel’s Concept of Life with philosopher Karen Ng
Jan. 17, 2025
Karen Ng, associate professor of philosophy, interviewed.
Le Point: Don’t cry too much fact-checkers!
Jan. 17, 2025
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, authored this article.
The Tennessean: Six planets are aligning this month. When is the best time to see the ‘planet parade’ in Tennessee.
Jan. 17, 2025
Billy Teets, Director of the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, is quoted.
Voice of America: In farewell address, Biden warns of concentration of power and wealth
Jan. 17, 2025
Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, is quoted.
The Washington Times: Trump has 100 executive orders ready for his first day back in the White House
Jan. 17, 2025
Sharece Thrower, associate professor of political science, is quoted.
Politico: Biden did not serve as president in traditional times
Jan. 17, 2025
Sarah Igo, Andrew Jackson Professor and professor of history, is quoted.
WBUR: How the civil service system changed American government
Jan. 15, 2025
David Lewis, Rebecca Webb Wilson University Professor and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science, interviewed.