Politics
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Vanderbilt professor nominated to Humanities Council
Carol M. Swain, Vanderbilt professor of political science and law, has been nominated to the National Council on the Humanities, the White House announced. The appointment is for a six-year term. Read MoreFeb 11, 2008
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Video: “Women as Weapons of War: Iraq, Sex, and the Media”
Thinking Out of the (Lunch) Box presents Kelly Oliver, W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, discussing "Is the military using women as weapons of war?" Read MoreFeb 6, 2008
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Video: "Women as Weapons of War: Iraq, Sex, and the Media"
Thinking Out of the (Lunch) Box presents Kelly Oliver, W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, discussing "Is the military using women as weapons of war?" Read MoreFeb 6, 2008
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Media Availability with Nobel Laureate Rigoberta Menchu Feb. 7 at Vanderbilt
Rigoberta Menchu, a Mayan Indian from Guatemala internationally recognized for her work for social justice and cultural reconciliation for indigenous people, will speak at Vanderbilt University on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. at Benton Chapel on Vanderbilt University\'s campus. Read MoreFeb 6, 2008
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TIPSHEET: “SUPER TUESDAY” RESULTS: VANDERBILT EXPERTS
A central fact of the 2008 nomination process is that many citizens are undecided or have weakly held preferences. Read MoreFeb 5, 2008
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Vanderbilt’s Latin American Public Opinion Project receives major financial boost
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has expanded and extended its support for the Vanderbilt University-based Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) with additional funding of up to $9 million. Read MoreJan 31, 2008
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Vanderbilt University students hold presidential caucus Feb. 1
Vanderbilt University students will hold a presidential caucus Friday, Feb. 1, in advance of what has been dubbed "Super Duper Tuesday." Read MoreJan 30, 2008
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Expect a softer tone in Bush’s final State of the Union, says Vanderbilt expert
President Bush\'s final State of the Union address is likely to be more bipartisan in tone than his previous speeches before Congress, says Vanderbilt University political rhetoric expert Vanessa Beasley. Read MoreJan 28, 2008
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Presidential oratory trumps ideology for some voters, says VU political scientist; Research shows most highly educated voters swayed by rhetoric
To influence voters, especially those without strong ideological beliefs, presidential candidates should pay as much attention to their oratorical skills as to their stances on issues, according to research by Vanderbilt University political scientist Christian Grose. Read MoreJan 25, 2008
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Thompson withdrawal leaves question mark for some GOP conservatives
Fred Thompson\'s decision to drop out of the presidential race fuels speculation about which of the remaining Republican presidential candidates will attract his supporters. The issue has the most significance for states expected to draw high numbers of conservative voters in the upcoming presidential primaries, such as Tennessee, according to Vanderbilt University political scientist John Geer. Read MoreJan 22, 2008
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Vanderbilt poll explains why Romney’s flip-flopper label sticks; Political scientist says anti-Mormon bias finds cover
Bias against Mitt Romney\'s religion is one of the reasons that the tag "flip-flopper"sticks with the former Massachusetts governor but not his Republican opponents, according to Vanderbilt political scientist John Geer. Read MoreJan 18, 2008
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Expect barrage of negative ads, says Vanderbilt campaign expert
Voters should welcome an increase in political attack ads on the airwaves as the presidential nominating process moves into overdrive, says Vanderbilt University political scientist John Geer. Read MoreJan 9, 2008
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Vanderbilt rolling seminar to Iowa caucuses offers unique learning opportunity
A select group of Vanderbilt University students, faculty and staff will experience firsthand a pivotal part of the 2008 presidential campaign when they participate in a rolling seminar to the Iowa caucuses. Read MoreDec 18, 2007
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Op-ed: Muhammad, the teacher and the teddy bear
Read this op-ed by Vanderbilt Professor of Law and Political Science Carol Swain on the complexities involved in the case of a teacher being jailed in the Sudan because the name her students chose for a teddy bear offended many Sudanese Muslims. Read MoreDec 10, 2007
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U.S. assistance for democracy building still working, Vanderbilt-Pittsburgh study controls for “Iraq Effect”
Devoting American dollars to democracy building in foreign countries continues to bring measurable increases in democratic governance around the globe, according to a study by Vanderbilt University and University of Pittsburgh professors. Read MoreDec 7, 2007
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Iraqi judge talks about establishing rule of law in Iraq
Judge Zuhair Al-Maliki, an Iraqi jurist who served as a judge with the Iraqi Criminal Court, will speak at noon Friday, Dec. 7, at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreDec 6, 2007
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Op-ed: Why black America should move beyond hanging nooses
An op-ed by Carol Swain, professor of law and political science, on the implications of the recent spate of noose hangings around the country and the factors that reinforce white prejudice and discrimination against blacks. Read MoreDec 6, 2007
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CNN/YouTube debate more like a talent show, says VU debate expert
While the Republican CNN/YouTube debate is likely to generate increased excitement among younger voters, there are deeply troubling aspects of this new genre, according to a Vanderbilt communication studies professor. Read MoreNov 27, 2007
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Op-Ed: Was Gov. Bredesen’s trade trip to China a good idea? Yes!
Governor Bredesen has received both praise and criticism for his recent trade mission to China. China is certainly not without its problems, including its human rights record, questionable trade practices and one-party government. But as governor, Bredesen must do what is best for Tennessee. Read MoreNov 16, 2007
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18th District neighbors to celebrate citizen activism on Nov. 18
Residents in Metropolitan Nashville‘s 18th District will celebrate on Nov. 18th longtime successful efforts to preserve and revitalize the area‘s urban neighborhoods. Read MoreNov 16, 2007