In The Media
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Chicago Sun-Times: Texas Democrats tell St. Sabina congregation they are fighting for democracy
Michael Eric Dyson, Centennial Professor and University Distinguished Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies, quoted. Read MoreAug. 11, 2025
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Berlingske: One of Trump’s most loyal party members causes a stir with new interview: Exposes the division in the MAGA base
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, is quoted. Read MoreAug. 8, 2025
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Discover: Here’s what would happen if you walked through a black hole
Robert Scherrer, professor of physics, quoted. Read MoreAug. 8, 2025
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The New York Times: The era of A.I. propaganda has arrived, and America must act
Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, and Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, co-authored this opinion piece. Read MoreAug. 6, 2025
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The Conversation: Meet ‘lite intermediate black holes,’ the supermassive black hole’s smaller, much more mysterious cousin
Bill Smith, Ph.D. candidate, Karan Jani, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, and Krystal Ruiz-Rocha, Ph.D. candidate, co-authored this piece. Read MoreAug. 6, 2025
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The New York Times: Donald Trump and John Roberts have a lot in common
Research from Jefferson Cowie, James G. Stahlman Professor and professor of history, cited. Read MoreAug. 6, 2025
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The Fulcrum: Manufacturing dissent: How ‘deep disagreement’ serves the anti-democratic elite
Research from Scott Aikin, associate professor of philosophy, cited. Read MoreAug. 4, 2025
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The Tennessean: Why we must confront the ugliness of capital punishment in Tennessee | Opinion
William James Booth, professor of political science, emeritus, authored this opinion piece. Read MoreAug. 4, 2025
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Discover: A wormhole would really look like a sphere, not a hole – here’s why
Robert Scherrer, professor of physics, and Alexandru Lupsasca, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, quoted. Read MoreAug. 4, 2025
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New Scientist: Human milk could help fight infections that endanger pregnancies
Steven Townsend, Stevenson Professor of Chemistry, is quoted. Read MoreAug. 1, 2025
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The Guardian: Adedimeji urges universities to tackle societal challenges through collaboration
Moses Ochonu, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of History, quoted. Read MoreJul. 30, 2025
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Marca: New milestone in astronomy: the existence of a new class of black holes that baffles scientists is confirmed
Karan Jani, assistant professor of physics and astronomy and Krystal Ruiz-Rocha, astrophysics Ph.D. candidate, quoted. Read MoreJul. 14, 2025
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Folha de S.Paulo: Professor Jacob Mchangama sees risk to democracy in comedian’s conviction
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, quoted. Read MoreJul. 14, 2025
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Smithsonian Magazine: These ‘weird’ sea spiders don’t have abdomens—and instead store organs in their legs. With DNA, scientists are learning why
Antonis Rokas, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Biological Sciences, quoted. Read MoreJul. 14, 2025
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Bloomberg: Congress is addicted to megabills — despite their risks
John Sides, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor and professor of political science, quoted. Read MoreJul. 9, 2025
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CBC: What the Trump-Netanyahu meetings reveal about Gaza ceasefire talks
Samar Ali, research professor of political science and law and co-chair of the Vanderbilt Project on Unity & American Democracy, quoted. Read MoreJul. 9, 2025
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Deseret News: Don’t believe the cynical take on America’s founding
Jeremy Atack, professor of economics, emeritus, quoted. Read MoreJul. 7, 2025
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Los Angeles Times: How martial law made the American Revolution
Eli Merritt, research assistant professor of political science, authored this opinion piece. Read MoreJul. 7, 2025
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Forbes: Here’s when Medicaid cuts could begin after House passes Trump’s megabill
Leah Rosenstiel, assistant professor of political science, quoted. Read MoreJul. 7, 2025
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AARP: Why is it so hard for older adults to quit smoking?
Lucie Kalousova, assistant professor of medicine, health, and society, quoted. Read MoreJul. 2, 2025