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The Conversation: Students gain confidence in US democracy by participating in elections and campaigns for their homework

Aug. 2, 2024

Research from John Sides, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor and professor of political science, cited.


The Wall Street Journal: Trump endorsement saves lawmaker dogged by resume questions

Aug. 2, 2024

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




Tennessean: Tennessee Democrats cheer Harris at annual fundraiser, seek to make state gains

Jul. 29, 2024

Michael Eric Dyson, Centennial Professor and University Distinguished Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies, quoted.


The Atlantic: What is America’s gender war actually about?

Jul. 29, 2024

John Sides, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor and professor of political science, quoted.


FOX 17: Nashville children speak out against bullying by neo-Nazi group, demand action

Jul. 26, 2024

Sophie Bjork-James, assistant professor of anthropology, interviewed.



Tennessee Lookout: As pro-school voucher group purchases $1M in TV ads, Tennessee’s GOP primaries to decide its future

Jul. 26, 2024

John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, quoted.


Voice of America: Biden speaks, with hope and wistfulness, of decision to leave race

Jul. 26, 2024

Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, quoted.