Professor John Pitney was quoted for his analysis of the political risks and opportunities California Governor Gavin Newsom has been met with following President Donald Trump’s military intervention ordered for the protests in Los Angeles.

Professor John Pitney provided commentary on President Donald Trump’s reaction to the ongoing tensions between former Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tom Homan and California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Professor John Pitney provided valuable historical context to explain the deployment of the National Guard amidst the anti-immigration law enforcement protests in Los Angeles. 

Professor Jack Pitney was quoted in an article on President Donald Trump’s deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to combat the rising tension following the raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Friday, June 6. He speculates that California is being used as an example of President Trump’s indifference towards the use of military force against civilian populations. 

Professor Jack Pitney provided his insights on the social implications if former Vice President Kamala Harris decided to enter the California governor’s race. 

Professor Jack Pitney was quoted in an article following the success of the U.S. Congressional Representative Kevin Kiley against Governor Gavin Newsom in overturning a California Environmental Protection Agency regulation that aimed to phase out gas-powered vehicles. 

Professor Jack Pitney was quoted in an article addressing the low levels of productivity and the limited success Congress has had in passing bills. Pitney sees this as a trend coming into full fruition. He said, “Instead of passing a lot of little bills, many times in recent Congressional sessions, they’ve passed a smaller number of big bills, omnibus bills.”

Professor Lars Schmitz was recognized as a featured expert for WIRED magazine’s How Eyes Evolved: A Fascinating Tour Through the Animal Kingdom. In the 36-minute video, he guides audiences through the evolution of eyes in the animal kingdom and answers questions regarding the functionality, purpose, and evolutionary advantages examined across species. 

Professor Jon Shields was featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s podcast series “College Matters.”

Professor Jack Pitney was quoted in an article about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s exaggerated description of the condition of a person affected by autism. The article explained that the severe condition portrayed by Kennedy is only applicable to a quarter of those affected. Professor Pitney commented on how historically autism has been misdiagnosed.