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Media Mentions: 2024

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  1. Brazil edges closer to tying ex-President Jair Bolsonaro to supposed coup plot

    December 30, 2024

    Scott Mainwaring, a political science professor at the University of Notre Dame who studies Latin American politics, questioned what he described as excessive interventionism by some Brazilian judges. “Although I generally agree with the decisions, I believe that by American standards, these are behaviors that exceed what is appropriate and could be a problem if they become the norm,” he said.

    At the same time, he faulted the U.S. system for a “very, very slow response,” noting that “most of the criminal cases against Donald Trump never went to trial,” partly, in his view, because the U.S. Supreme Court helped protect him.

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    Scott Mainwaring headshot. A bald, fair-skinned smiling man wearing glasses, a pinstriped collared shirt, and a navy blue blazer. Out-of-focus pink flowers and steps are visible in the background.

    Scott Mainwaring

    Political Science

  2. Notre Dame event models the hospitality needed for national healing

    December 11, 2024

    “If there’s any issue where we might expect Notre Dame would have a voice that we hope the rest of the country and the world would listen to, it’s on the question of faith and religion and how it relates to democracy,” said David Campbell, professor of American Democracy and director of the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative.

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    David Campbell headshot A man smiles warmly at the camera against a plain, light gray backdrop. He wears a textured dark blue blazer over a light pink and white plaid button-down shirt. His light brown hair is styled neatly.

    David Campbell

    Political Science

  3. Is Trump Behind Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Deal?

    December 05, 2024

    "While the imminent transition in Washington on January 21, 2025 is no doubt on all the parties' minds, I think that was less important than two other factors which I believe were a catalyst for this ceasefire deal," said Michael C. Desch, Packey J. Dee Professor of International Relations, Notre Dame International Security Center.

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    Michael Desch headshot. A man with a full white and gray beard, wearing amber-colored glasses, a green tweed jacket, a plaid collared shirt, brown sweater vest, and a dark green textured tie. He is smiling against a gray background.

    Michael C. Desch

    Political Science

  4. Dr. Dianne Pinderhughes: A Rich History in Civil Rights

    November 26, 2024

    Dr. Dianne Pinderhughes is a professor of Africana Studies and Political Science at the University of Notre Dame with concurrent faculty appointments and fellowships in American and Gender Studies. 

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    Dianne M. Pinderhughes headshot. A woman with short, graying black hair against a light gray background. She wears a dark purple cardigan over a navy blue shirt and a beaded necklace. She has a calm expression.

    Dianne Pinderhughes

    Political Science

  5. Did AI Influence the Election Result? Experts' Verdicts

    November 20, 2024

    "I think it is too soon to tell the extent AI played in the 2024 presidential election," said Darren W. Davis, Ph.D., Department of Political Science.

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    Darren Davis headshot. A bald, black man in a navy blue suit and blue patterned tie smiles slightly at the camera. He wears glasses and has a framed picture on the wall behind him.

    Darren W. Davis

    Political Science

  6. Inspired by Harris, many Black sorority and fraternity members are helping downballot races

    October 31, 2024

    Voter registration and nonpartisan get-out-the-vote efforts by the sororities and fraternities, coupled with the mobilization of individual members, could potentially have an impact on some of these races, said Darren Davis, a professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame.

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    Darren Davis headshot. A bald, black man in a navy blue suit and blue patterned tie smiles slightly at the camera. He wears glasses and has a framed picture on the wall behind him.

    Darren W. Davis

    Political Science

  7. Presidential candidates continue battling for Catholic votes in Pennsylvania

    October 21, 2024

    "I don't see any path to 270 [electoral votes] for either candidate without winning Pennsylvania," Geoffrey Layman, the chairman of political science at the University of Notre Dame, told the National Catholic Reporter, referring to the number of electoral votes needed to secure victory.

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    Man with graying hair and a goatee smiles, wearing a blue plaid blazer and light blue shirt.

    Geoffrey C. Layman

    Political Science

  8. Frankenstein and AI: How Mary Shelley created a monster in Geneva

    October 19, 2024

    Two hundred years later, Frankenstein's monster is a frequently used metaphor to warn of the dangers of artificial intelligence. Shelley expert Eileen Hunt has examined this issue. She is convinced that Shelley didn't just see Frankenstein's creature as a monster. Shelley criticized Frankenstein for abandoning his creation and not caring for it.

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    Eileen Hunt headshot. A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling at the camera. She wears a black and white patterned jacket over a black top against a gray background.

    Eileen M. Hunt

    Political Science

  9. Swifties’ Election Ground Game: Phone-Banking, Fundraising and Lots of Bracelets

    October 19, 2024

    “Swifties are very good at solving collective action problems,” said Jeff Harden, a professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame, who co-wrote a paper on how Swifties took on Ticketmaster after the botched rollout of presale tickets for the Eras Tour.

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    Jeff Harden headshot. A man wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and gold patterned tie. He is smiling at the camera against a plain gray background.

    Jeff Harden

    Political Science

  10. Is Kamala Harris losing support of Black men? Experts weigh in on concerns after poll

    October 16, 2024

    “This is a Democratic Party issue that Kamala Harris inherited,” Darren Davis, a professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame, told McClatchy News.

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    Darren Davis headshot. A bald, black man in a navy blue suit and blue patterned tie smiles slightly at the camera. He wears glasses and has a framed picture on the wall behind him.

    Darren W. Davis

    Political Science

  11. Indiana projects big voter turnout amid high registration numbers

    October 01, 2024

    Notre Dame Political Science Professor Jeff Harden says it is common for marginalized communities to miss the vote because they do not have the right identification.

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    Jeff Harden headshot. A man wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and gold patterned tie. He is smiling at the camera against a plain gray background.

    Jeff Harden

    Political Science

  12. WSBT hosts Town Hall on upcoming election

    October 01, 2024

    WSBT 22 is hosting a town hall on the upcoming election. Anchor Bob Montgomery is speaking with three political experts from Notre Dame and IU South Bend, including Geoff Layman, chair of the political science department and a professor at the University of Notre Dame, and Dianne Pinderhughes, who is also a political science professor at Notre Dame.

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    Man with graying hair and a goatee smiles, wearing a blue plaid blazer and light blue shirt.

    Geoffrey C. Layman

    Political Science

  13. Will Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris actually affect the election?

    September 13, 2024

    Swifties for Kamala “fully expected this statement to come,” said Erin L. Rossiter, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame. “Now that they have this endorsement, it legitimizes what they’re doing so they can be more powerful in their organizing” — even if the groundwork was already laid.

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    Erin Rossiter headshot. A woman with shoulder-length auburn hair, smiling at the camera. She wears a gray and burgundy plaid blazer over a black top. The backdrop is a solid gray.

    Erin Rossiter

    Political Science

  14. Will Taylor Swift’s Endorsement Actually Affect the Election?

    September 12, 2024

    Swifties for Kamala “fully expected this statement to come,” said Erin L. Rossiter, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame. “Now that they have this endorsement, it legitimizes what they’re doing so they can be more powerful in their organizing” — even if the groundwork was already laid.

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    Erin Rossiter headshot. A woman with shoulder-length auburn hair, smiling at the camera. She wears a gray and burgundy plaid blazer over a black top. The backdrop is a solid gray.

    Erin Rossiter

    Political Science

  15. Abortion rights questions are on ballots in 9 states. Will they tilt elections?

    September 09, 2024

    Dave Campbell, a political science professor at Notre Dame, said there could be some parallels this year to the 2004 election. 

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    David Campbell headshot A man smiles warmly at the camera against a plain, light gray backdrop. He wears a textured dark blue blazer over a light pink and white plaid button-down shirt. His light brown hair is styled neatly.

    David Campbell

    Political Science

  16. Hong Kong Editors Convicted of Sedition in Landmark Press-Freedom Verdict

    August 29, 2024

    “Hong Kongers in and out of Hong Kong had our eyes glued to Stand News as well as Apple Daily’s round-the-clock reporting,” said Victoria Hui, an associate professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame. “While Stand News never became as big and resourceful as Apple Daily, it was almost as influential.”

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    Victoria Hui headshot. An Asian woman with black hair and glasses smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing a green velvet shirt and a delicate necklace.

    Victoria Tin-bor Hui

    Political Science

  17. Exhibit marks Pope John Paul II’s relationship with President Reagan

    August 28, 2024

    Daniel Philpott, a professor of political science at the University Notre Dame, told Crux in an email that the friendship between Pope John Paul II and Reagan “is the most consequential of any between a sitting U.S. president and a pope.”

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    Dan Philpott

    Daniel Philpott

    Political Science

  18. As Harris secures Democratic support, Catholic policy experts examine her record

    July 29, 2024

    Mary Ellen O’Connell, a professor at Notre Dame Law School who specializes in international law and conflict resolution, told OSV News that in navigating foreign policy, “we are fortunate as Catholics to have the wisdom and insights of Pope Francis on major issues of the day.” Daniel Philpott, professor of political science at Notre Dame, told OSV News Harris would likely “continue the foreign policy of the Biden administration and would prompt the same combination of convergence and contradiction with the social teachings of the Catholic Church that Biden’s policy created.”

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    Dan Philpott

    Daniel Philpott

    Political Science

  19. Houston property insurance is already expensive. Hurricane Beryl will make it worse

    July 16, 2024

    Despite registering as the weakest level of hurricane, Beryl is expected to cost $28 billion to $32 billion nationwide, according to forecast firm AccuWeather. Storms like Beryl can hurt the bottom line of insurers looking to turn a profit, said Debra Javeline, a political science professor at Notre Dame who studies how climate change influences homeowner risk.

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    Debra Javeline headshot. A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, against a gray background. She wears a teal blouse.

    Debra Javeline

    Political Science

  20. Loss of Supreme Court legitimacy can lead to political violence

    July 01, 2024

    By Matthew Hall, Professor of Constitutional Studies, Political Science and Law, University of Notre Dame.

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    Matthew Hall headshot. A white man wearing glasses and a blue button-down shirt smiles warmly in an office setting.

    Matthew E.K. Hall

    Political Science

  21. The US wants to decouple its military supplies from China – but can it?

    June 18, 2024

    Eugene Gholz, an associate professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, said the US still had significant advantages, saying the relationship is “not equally dependent” as the US economy is more flexible and innovative, and it has access to more alternative suppliers than China.

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    Eugene Gholz headshot. Headshot of a fair-skinned man with a salt and pepper goatee, wearing glasses, a lilac shirt, and a patterned purple tie with a gray suit jacket. He has short dark hair and is smiling at the camera. Framed artwork is visible in the background, out of focus.

    Eugene Gholz

    Political Science

  22. Who really controls our food and water? Here are the 6 most shocking revelations from "The Grab"

    June 18, 2024

    Additionally, Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine further intensifies its climate consequences, scientists said. “The humanitarian disaster is of the utmost importance — the number of deaths and structures that were destroyed — but the collateral damage is intense destruction to the atmosphere,” explained Debra Javeline, associate professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame.

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    Debra Javeline headshot. A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, against a gray background. She wears a teal blouse.

    Debra Javeline

    Political Science

  23. Why are young voters backing Trump and older voters supporting Biden? Experts explain

    June 14, 2024

    A number of major issues, at home and abroad, could be driving younger voters away from Biden and toward Trump, multiple experts said...America’s involvement in Israel’s war against Hamas “is obviously a big reason for it,” Geoffrey Layman, a political science professor at the University of Notre Dame, told McClatchy News.

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    Man with graying hair and a goatee smiles, wearing a blue plaid blazer and light blue shirt.

    Geoffrey C. Layman

    Political Science

  24. ‘Racial resentment’ a factor in violence of 6 January 2021, study says

    June 13, 2024

    “What Trump and Republicans did was they tried to make the point that something nefarious was going on in areas that were primarily African American,” said David Wilson, dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, who published the study with Darren Davis, a professor of political science at Notre Dame.

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    Darren Davis headshot. A bald, black man in a navy blue suit and blue patterned tie smiles slightly at the camera. He wears glasses and has a framed picture on the wall behind him.

    Darren W. Davis

    Political Science

  25. We will live with Putin’s war long after he is gone

    June 07, 2024

    “No one knows why the Russian government does anything, but it now has an economy centered on the war effort. It is not considering climate change and carbon reductions in 2030 or 2050,” said Susanne Wengle, a professor of political science at Notre Dame.

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    Susanne Wengle

    Political Science

  26. Concert ticket fiasco got Taylor Swift fans into politics

    June 05, 2024

    University of Notre Dame researchers Erin Rossiter, a professor of political science, and Jeff Harden, a professor in the political science department, tested a political science theory called “issue publics.”

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    Erin Rossiter headshot. A woman with shoulder-length auburn hair, smiling at the camera. She wears a gray and burgundy plaid blazer over a black top. The backdrop is a solid gray.

    Erin Rossiter

    Political Science

  27. Video: Bishop Barron Presents Patrick J. Deneen — Freedom, Truth, and the Political Order

    June 03, 2024

    Patrick J. Deneen, Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame, spoke with Bishop Robert Barron of the Diocese of Winona-Rocherster in Minnesota about the failure of liberalism, the true meaning of freedom, the American project, the attenuation of Catholic identity, and more.

  28. The Justice Department wants to 'break up Live Nation.' Taylor Swift fans are ready for it.

    May 24, 2024

    Swift fans are “very good at bonding together, using their own time and resources to solve problems,” said Jeff Harden, a political science professor at the University of Notre Dame.

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    Jeff Harden headshot. A man wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and gold patterned tie. He is smiling at the camera against a plain gray background.

    Jeff Harden

    Political Science

  29. Nearly 70% of People Are Worried About a Recession in the Next Year [Election Survey]

    March 20, 2024

    While our study gave good insight into voters’ feelings going into this election, we also had our own questions about the influence of various economic factors on voter turnout. To find out, we asked an expert to weigh in: Darren W. Davis, the Snyder Family Mission Endowed Professor of Political Science, in the Department of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame.

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    Darren Davis headshot. A bald, black man in a navy blue suit and blue patterned tie smiles slightly at the camera. He wears glasses and has a framed picture on the wall behind him.

    Darren W. Davis

    Political Science

  30. Russia Splatters the Environment, Leaving its Own Country a Mess

    February 26, 2024

    Russians benefit from oil and gas revenues because they can use those monies to fund social welfare programs. But fossil fuel income will one day dry up, explained Debra Javeline, the study’s lead author and a professor of political science at Notre Dame. Decarbonization and economic diversification would benefit the Russian population — but Putin sees almost no advantage.

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    Debra Javeline headshot. A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, against a gray background. She wears a teal blouse.

    Debra Javeline

    Political Science