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CNN: Opinion: How the GOP used ‘Joe the Plumber’ to sell a myth

Sep. 5, 2023

Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, authored this opinion piece.


Time: How a Tennessee special session on gun violence ended in chaos

Sep. 5, 2023

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


WTVF, Channel 5: Interview about free speech in America and its global impact.

Sep. 5, 2023

Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, interviewed.


The Tennessean: As a retired professor and dean, here’s why a college education still matters | Opinion

Sep. 5, 2023

Dennis Hall, professor of physics, emeritus, authored this opinion piece.


The Independent: Tennessee votes to silence lawmaker who protested inaction on gun laws – again

Sep. 5, 2023

Carrie Russell, principal senior lecturer of political science, quoted.


WKRN, Channel 2: Interview about the Nashville mayoral election

Aug. 28, 2023

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


Semafor: Denmark to ban Quran burnings

Aug. 28, 2023

Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, quoted.


WTVF, Channel 5: interview about gravitational waves and black holes

Aug. 28, 2023

Stephen Taylor, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, and Keivan Stassun, Stevenson Professor of Physics and Astronomy, interviewed.


The Times Herald: Salman Rushdie to Speak at National Constitution Center’s National First Amendment Summit

Aug. 28, 2023

Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, mentioned.


CNN: Opinion: The surprise winner of the debate

Aug. 28, 2023

Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, authored this opinion piece.