Schar School in the News: October 14th - 18th, 2024

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Newsweek: Justin Gest writes an op-ed about changing global perspectives on border control.

Reuters: Jennifer Victor is among those quoted in an article discussing the strategies of Democrats and Republicans ahead of the U.S. presidential election. Also in The Straits TimesInvestingYahoo! NewsSRN NewsL.A. Post, and Rappler.

New York Times: Jack Goldstone explains to columnist Thomas B. Edsall why GOP and Trump insults of just about every minority and ethnicity goes far deeper than racism—it’s a strategy.

The Washington Post (audio option): Steven Pearlstein is mentioned for organizing the bipartisan panel of experts, called Fixing Congress, in an op-ed discussing the current state and significance of Congress.

Al Jazeera: Michael K. Fauntroy says he expected “little soul-searching” in the electorate following violence on the presidential campaign trail.

Frontiers: Gregory Koblentz coauthors an in-depth peer-reviewed article calling for the formation of an independent federal agency to oversee a unified biorisk management system in the U.S.

Washington Informer: Michael K. Fauntroy explains why the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s annual town hall conference is important—to clear up misinformation.

Small Wars Journal: Mahmut Cengiz and Schar School PhD grad Camilo Pardo-Herrera analyze FARC dissidents in the Columbian/global cocaine market.

Baltimore Banner: Michael K. Fauntroy suggests Maryland, with three Black top elected officials, is a blueprint worth studying.

News-Herald (Sterling Heights, MI; audio option): Picks up the Orange County Register op-ed in which a 2002 study by Jason Hartke and James P. Pfiffner is cited discussing democracy in the Constitution. Also in The VoicePress & GuideMacomb DailyOakland Press, and Royal Oak Tribune.

Kansas Reflector: Judith Wilde and James Finkelstein agree that Wichita State University is “obligated” to launch an inquiry regarding possible plagiarism in the school president’s doctoral dissertation.

MSN: A Washington Post-Schar School poll regarding Washington, D.C., mayor Bowser’s approval rating is the basis of a story about her sharp drop in popularity.

The Washington Post (audio option): A Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited in an article discussing former Republican congressman Denver Riggleman endorsing Senator Tim Kaine (D).

MTV Lebanon (video; translation may be needed): The Lebanese news outlet comes to the Fairfax Campus for an in-depth interview with David Ramadan regarding U.S. foreign policy and the conflicts in the Middle East.

Voice of America-Armenia: The comments of Richard Kauzlarich appear in a report on the impact of Iran’s attack on Israel on the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process. His remarks appear at the 2:42 mark.

Northern Virginia Magazine: In a story written by a former Schar School student reporter, Janssen Keiger, assistant director of recruitment, comments in an article on steps students can take to perfect their college essays.

Virginia Public Media (local NPR, PBS affiliate in Richmond, VA): A Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited in an article about a proposed plan by former President Donald Trump to reclassify and relocate some federal workers from the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area.

NDTV (India, video): Michael Fauntroy is among the experts discussing the state of the U.S. presidential race in Georgia. Fauntroy starts at the 2:27 mark.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch: A Washington Post-Schar School poll about Virginia voters’ preferences in the U.S. presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is cited in an article about the U.S. congressional race between GOP incumbent Jenn Kiggans and Democratic challenger Missy Cotter Smasal. Also on AOL.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch: Mark J. Rozell is one of several experts commenting on the U.S. Senate race in Virginia between incumbent Tim Kaine and GOP challenger Hung Cao. Also in the Roanoke Times and the Martinsville Bulletin.

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Mark J. Rozell writes an op-ed about state Republican efforts in early voting.

WVTF (Virginia’s Public Radio): David Ramadan, former state GOP delegate, comments on a new ad by incumbent U.S. Senator Tim Kaine in his race against GOP challenger Hung Cao.

8000 Hours: In a roundup of biodefense experts weighing in on the question of advances in AI and its effects on biorisks, Gregory Koblentz is Anonymous Expert No. 9.

Hastings Tribune (audio option): James Finkelstein and Judith Wilde are among those quoted in an article discussing the responsibilities of universities in addressing plagiarism concerns in academic writing by leaders.