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60th anniversary of March on Washington: Political expert provides perspective , articleAs the nation prepares to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, Virginia Tech political science and Africana Studies professor Brandy Faulkner provided insights into the importance of the march, then and now.
Date: Aug 25, 2023 -
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Two networks, two realities, one big problem , articleNational news coverage from the two largest broadcast outlets, CNN and Fox News, not only reflects growing political polarization in America, but in a recent publication, researchers at Virginia Tech have shown that partisan and inflammatory broadcast coverage has increased over time and can exacerbate growing divides in the new public square of social media.
Date: Aug 25, 2023 -
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International security expert parses mercenary leader’s conflict with Putin , articleThe startling, open challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s power by mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin raises questions about the strength of his regime and the future of the Wagner group as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues. Virginia Tech international security expert Yannis Stivachtis shares insights on factors that led to the conflict and what to pay attention to as the consequences unfold.
Date: Jun 27, 2023 -
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Political expert on Mike Pence’s historic presidential run , articleVirginia Tech political expert Karen Hult discusses the official launch of Mike Pence's historic campaign for president.
Date: Jun 06, 2023 -
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DeSantis to launch 2024 presidential campaign on Twitter, expert discusses implications for democracy , articleFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has selected an unusual, attention-grabbing way to announce his long-expected bid to become the Republican challenger in the 2024 presidential election. He plans to officially declare his candidacy using the social media platform Twitter during a scheduled conversation with tech mogul and Twitter owner Elon Musk. Virginia Tech media expert Megan Duncan discusses the implications DeSantis' choice has for democracy.
Date: May 24, 2023 -
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Global affairs experts discuss the political stakes in Sudan , articleThe worsening power struggle in Sudan has led to fighting in the streets of the capital city of Khartoum and the evacuation of the United States Embassy. Virginia Tech global affairs experts Ariel Ahram and Yannis Stivachtis discuss the history behind the Sudan crisis and what the stakes are for other nations.
Date: May 11, 2023 -
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Hokies on the Hill program aids student's journey toward a career in politics , articleChrista Potgieter has already had a career as a musician and performer, but the Hokies on the Hill program in Washington, D.C., helped her find her next calling in life.
Date: May 01, 2023 -
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Former Congressman Rick Boucher gives his large collection of papers to University Libraries at Virginia Tech , articleBoucher was a member of the Virginia Senate for seven years before being elected to Virginia’s 9th Congressional District in 1982, a position he held until 2011. He is the longest-serving representative in the history of the 9th District. He gifted his collection of state and congressional papers to make it available to all who wish to learn from it.
Date: May 01, 2023 -
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Political expert assesses Biden’s reelection strategies , articleVirginia Tech political professor Karen Hult discusses the timing of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign announcement and his campaign’s strategies going forward.
Date: Apr 25, 2023 -
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Judicial reform and protests in the Middle East; expert available to discuss political implications , articleAriel Ahram, chair of Virginia Tech's government and international affairs program, offers his perspective on the protests in Israel that caused Prime Minister Benjamin (“Bibi”) Netanyahu to delay a proposed overhaul of the judiciary system, potentially reducing the power of the country’s Supreme Court.
Date: Mar 28, 2023 -
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Student driven by passion for democracy , articleMaya Mahdi organizes voter registration drives, educational events, and deliberative dialogues as part of Hokies Vote Caucus, which she founded in 2021.
Date: Nov 07, 2022 -
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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner visits Virginia Tech to discuss CHIPS Act potential , articleWarner visited Virginia Tech's campus to brainstorm ways that academic leaders, industry partners, and government can come together to leverage the opportunity of the CHIPS Act.
Date: Sep 26, 2022 -
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Pamplin professor explores psychology of welfare politics , articleVirginia Tech’s Shreyans Goenka looks to answer the questions around welfare politics with his recently published research, “Are Conservatives Less Likely Than Liberals to Accept Welfare? The Psychology of Welfare Politics.”
Date: Mar 08, 2022 -
Video Item'Hokies on the Hill' practice politics through undergrad program , video
Hokies on the Hill, a group of Virginia Tech undergraduates, wrap up a semester working on Capitol Hill. They have an opportunity to earn credit for a full-time course load and gain real-world experience while learning about the U.S. Congress and politics. The program is administered through the Virginia Tech Office of Government Relations in the National Capital Region.
Date: May 17, 2019