Politics
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Vanderbilt professor testifies before Congress on Tuesday
Tracy Sharpley-Whiting, director of the Program in African American and Diaspora Studies at Vanderbilt University, is set to testify Tuesday, Sept. 25, in Washington before the Congressional Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce. Read MoreSep 24, 2007
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Op-Ed: Moving beyond race-conscious educational decision-making
The Supreme Court's recent decision in Parents v. Seattle nudges the nation further along the path of race-neutral decision-making in the educational arena. Unlike the 2003 Michigan cases that dealt with racial preferences in higher education, the latest case strikes down the use of race in pupil assignment to K-12 schools in Louisville, Ky. and Seattle, Wash. By doing so the Court agreed with the parents that the diversity plans being challenged violated the equal protection rights of the white students to attend the schools of their choice. Read MoreSep 11, 2007
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2006 voters in districts with heavy war losses blamed GOP; Vanderbilt study finds Iraq war hurt Republican, not Democratic, House members
In 2008, Democratic campaign strategists might want to target traditionally Republican congressional districts with heavy casualties in Iraq, according to research by two Vanderbilt University political scientists. Read MoreSep 4, 2007
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Forum on religion and 2008 election set for Sept. 20 at Vanderbilt
The dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School will speak on religion and the 2008 presidential election on Sept. 20 in the school's first community outreach of the fall semester. Read MoreAug 30, 2007
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayoral candidates square off Aug. 25 at Vanderbilt University
Mayoral candidates Bob Clement and Karl Dean will make their cases for becoming Nashville's chief executive during at an hour-long, live televised debate Saturday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreAug 21, 2007
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Metro Nashville Council At-Large Forum set for Aug. 28; Candidates will answer questions at Vanderbilt’s Benton Chapel
Eight candidates vying for four Metro Nashville council at-large seats will speak and answer questions during a forum at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreAug 16, 2007
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Mayoral candidates square off at Vanderbilt University Aug. 25 as part of Young Voters Debate Series
Mayoral candidates Bob Clement and Karl Dean will make their cases for becoming Nashville's chief executive during an hour-long debate sponsored by the city's young leaders Saturday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreAug 16, 2007
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Vanderbilt class maps strategies for 2008 presidential campaign; Former Congressman Harold Ford Jr. and John Geer to co-teach
One of the nation's most respected political scientists and a prominent young political leader will team up at Vanderbilt University to teach a unique course in which students create strategies on how best to win the 2008 Democratic and Republican presidential nominations. Distinguished Professor of Political Science John Geer and former U.S. Rep. Harold Ford Jr. will co-teach "Capturing the 2008 Presidential Nominations." Read MoreJul 20, 2007
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Video: “Meet the Candidates” picnic offers old-fashioned politicking
Members of the Vanderbilt community and its neighbors had the opportunity to learn more about the candidates and issues in the Aug. 2 local election at today's "Meet the Candidates" picnic on Olin Lawn. More than 70 percent of Vanderbilt's approximately 20,000 employees live in Davidson County. Read MoreJul 19, 2007
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Vanderbilt expert: Polls in multi-candidate races should be viewed cautiously
Public opinion polls in the Nashville mayoral contest (and other multi-candidate races) should be analyzed with care because of the high potential for error, according to Vanderbilt Distinguished Professor of Political Science John Geer. Read MoreJul 17, 2007
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Vanderbilt “Meet the Candidates” picnic offers old-fashioned politicking
Vanderbilt University's "Meet the Candidates" picnic on July 19 is expected to be one of the largest and most colorful political gatherings prior to the Metropolitan Nashville General Election. Live streaming video of the picnic will be available on VUCast, http://www.vanderbilt.edu/news, beginning at 11:30 a.m. that day. Archived video will be available after the event Read MoreJul 2, 2007
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Supreme Court ruling on negative ads to affect presidential race: Vanderbilt expert
Today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling to allow issues ads funded by corporations and labor unions to air close to an election has major implications for the 2008 presidential campaign, according to Vanderbilt University political scientist John Geer. Read MoreJun 27, 2007
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Vanderbilt professor: Slavery legacy is basis of torture legal rationale; The Story of Cruel & Unusual by Colin Dayan examines Eighth Amendment.
Memos in 2002 and 2003 written by White House lawyers to President Bush effectively promoting the use of torture are shocking, but not because of faulty legal arguments, says a Vanderbilt University professor. Read MoreJun 19, 2007
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Survey: Chilean Government Among Best in the Region; Latin American Public Opinion Project Report Released
A survey shows that Chile is one of the most efficient governments in Latin America. While Chileans perceive their government as very effective at protecting human rights and promoting democracy, they find it less so when it comes to dealing with corruption and unemployment. Read MoreJun 12, 2007
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Neighborhood Candidates’ Forum set for Flag Day at Edgehill church; Vanderbilt University among the sponsors
A public forum to meet the candidates running for the Metropolitan Nashville offices of vice mayor, council-at-large and three council districts surrounding Vanderbilt University will be held on June 14 at Edgehill United Methodist Church. Read MoreJun 5, 2007
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Study says many Guatemalan women don’t vote; Latin American Public Opinion Project released May 31
A comparative study shows that Guatemalan women tend not to vote. This is especially true of those who lack education and live in rural areas. Read MoreMay 31, 2007
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Fred Thompson expected to transform presidential race, says VU’s John Geer
Fred Thompson will be a formidable, top-tier presidential contender, despite the fact that he has never been driven to be president, said Vanderbilt political scientist John Geer. "Thompson has never been so ambitious that he is willing to do anything to be president, which could certainly be a plus in the campaign," Geer said. Read MoreMay 30, 2007
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Study shows corruption undermines trust in Costa Rican democracy; Latin American Public Opinion Project released May 29
In 2006, Costa Ricans showed the lowest support for democracy in 20 years. This goes hand in hand with their distrust in public institutions and intolerance levels similar to those found in Mexico and the rest of Central America. Read MoreMay 29, 2007
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Op-ed: Illegal immigration’s harmful effects
An op-ed by Carol M. Swain, Vanderbilt professor of political science and law, on the impact of illegal immigration on African Americans. Read MoreMay 29, 2007
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Senior Day Study Break Video: “Looking into a Crystal Ball: Forecasting the 2008 Presidential Election”
John Geer, professor of political science, and Roy Neel, visiting professor of political science, discuss the intricacies of the 2008 presidential election. Read MoreMay 25, 2007