Nov. 1, 2021

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“Local politics is the place for ordinary citizens to go if they want to exert control over the political process,” wrote Prof. Lily Geismer in a New York Times op-ed,” co-authored with Eitan Hersh.

Oct. 20, 2021

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The Dallas Morning News published an excerpt from Prof. Ken Miller’s book, "Texas vs. California: A History of Their Struggle for the Future of America.” Miller is the director of the Rose Institute of State and Local Government.

Oct. 19, 2021

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Prof. Jack Pitney was interviewed by The Daily Beast about how the Virginia Governor’s race is the first key indicator of where U.S. politics is headed. “People in Virginia may simply want a change after eight years of Democrats. Even if that’s so, what matters is the perception. It’s the first battle of the 2022 campaign,” he said.

Oct. 11, 2021

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C-SPAN broadcast Prof. Jack Pitney’s class on presidential speeches and public opinion, focusing on the 1970s through the 1990s, and examining the evolution of presidential communication. C-SPAN also shared the lecture as a podcast.