Newswise Feature Channel: Government and Law

Expert Available: Tunisia Elections on Oct 6

George Washington University — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:29 EST

Tunisia will vote in its third presidential election on Sunday. ...

Public Attention Can Drive Governments to Take Meaningful Environmental Actions

University of California San Diego — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:05:02 EST

A new study from the University of California San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals that public outcry can lead to significant environmental action, even when public administrations are openly hostile to environmental priorities.

Prestigious Arthur S. Flemming Awards Marks 75 Years of Recognizing Excellence in Government Service

George Washington University — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:47 EST

Esteemed journalist Frank Sesno to Emcee November 13 ceremony in Washington, D.C. ...

Expert Available: Federal Judge Unseals Special Counsel Jack Smith's Case Against Donald Trump and his 2020 Election Denialism

George Washington University — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:42 EST

A federal judge unsealed a 165-page filing from special counsel Jack Smith yesterday that laid out their most extensive case to date against former President Donald Trump for his effort to overturn... ...

Expert Available: Cybersecurity Surrounding US Presidential Election

George Washington University — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:40 EST

Jen Easterly, director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency told The Associated Press on Wednesday that "ballot-counting and other election infrastructure is more secure today... ...

What You Need to Know About the Massachusetts Ballot Questions

Tufts University — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:05:40 EST

A nonpartisan voter guide to the five questions on the Massachusetts ballot for the 2024 election, based on research led by Evan Horowitz at the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University's Tisch College.

Expert Available: 'Diddy' Faces 120 Sexual Assault Charges

George Washington University — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:00:04 EST

Sean 'Diddy' Combs saw an increase of sexual assault charges on Tuesday. 120 new sexual assault accusations were filed. ...

Under Eagleton Fellowship, Scientists Provide Data-Driven Expertise to State Government

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:25:48 EST

More scientists are getting the opportunity to help guide state government on matters such as power grid management and energy efficiency, thanks to a partnership forged last year between the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU).

How Media - Namely News, Ads and Social Posts - Can Shape an Election

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:05:08 EST

In an age of real-time coverage and social media reaction to an ever-morphing news cycle, there's little doubt media can make an impact on elections. Lauren Feldman, a professor of journalism and media studies with the Rutgers School of Communication and Information, studies the effects of media in political, scientific and environmental contexts and is the co-author of A Comedian and An Activist Walk into a Bar: The Serious Role of Comedy in Social Justice.

Susan G. Komen(r) Expresses Disappointment Over Veto of Bill to Expand Breast, Cervical Care in California

Susan G. Komen — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:05:59 EST

Susan G. Komen(r), the world's leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of Senate Bill 1213 (SB 1213), which would have provided expanded access to critical breast cancer screening and treatment services.

Political Scientist Explores Extending Constitutional Duties to Private Actors

University of Notre Dame — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:05:48 EST

New research from Christina Bambrick, the Filip Family Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame, explores the nonconventional idea that each of us, as private citizens, may be responsible for upholding the constitutional rights of our fellow citizens. She examines constitutional politics across the globe to explore these different approaches to balancing rights and responsibilities in a democratic society.

Expert Available: Harris Leads Trump Among Latino Voters, Democrats See Shrinking Margin

George Washington University — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:59 EST

According to a new national poll, Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump by 14 points among registered Latino voters. ...

Expert Available on Maryland U.S. Senate Race: Larry Hogan Says He Won't Vote for Trump

George Washington University — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:51 EST

Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said he won't be voting for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on November 5, despite Trump endorsing Hogan in Maryland's U.S. Senate race earlier this... ...

Expert Available on AI Nationalism: Making the Case Against Nationalistic Policies

George Washington University — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:47 EST

Aaronson argues that AI nationalist policies in one country can make it harder for firms in another country to develop AI. ...

Expert Available: Former President Jimmy Carter Celebrates 100th Birthday

George Washington University — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:29 EST

According to the Associated Press, Carter is the first American president to have lived a full century. ...

Expert Available: Georgia's Six-Week Abortion Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

George Washington University — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:26 EST

Georgia has ruled the state's six-week abortion ban unconstitutional ...

Expert Available: Walz and Vance Expected to Tackle Abortion and Healthcare Affordability in VP Debate

George Washington University — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:07 EST

In tonight's vice presidential debate, Tim Walz and JD Vance are expected to tackle critical health care issues, including abortion, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and the future of the Affordable... ...

Expert: TikTok Lawsuit May Spur New Battleground Over Kids' Privacy

Tulane University — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:05:16 EST

University of Miami to Host Symposium on Climate Gentrification

University of Miami — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:05:28 EST

The Office of Civic and Community Engagement, along with JPMorgan Chase are hosting an event to convene Miami-Dade County stakeholders and delve into solutions to address climate gentrification.

Expert Available: Vance and Walz Prepare for High-Stakes Vice-Presidential Debate

George Washington University — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:58 EST

Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance will face off against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in Tuesday's debate. ...