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UrduA newly-published study, conducted in the midst of last year’s widespread protests in Israel, has uncovered extreme polarization in public opinion regarding the judicial reform introduced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
Tag: Protests
MSU expert: Media coverage of protests focuses on spectacle, not substance
For protesters, demonstrations are usually the result of meticulous planning by advocacy groups and leaders aimed at getting a message out to a wider world or to specific institutional targets. To outside onlookers, however, protests can seem disorganized and disruptive, and it can be difficult to see the depth of the effort or the goal.
Judicial reform and protests in the Middle East; expert available to discuss political implications
Labor strikes and protests by Israeli military officers have decried moves by the government of Prime Minister Benjamin (“Bibi”) Netanyahu to overhaul the judiciary system, potentially reducing the power of the country’s Supreme Court. After firing a defense minister who opposed the overhaul last week, Netanyahu agreed to delay the judicial review for now.
Blank pieces of paper at Chinese protests actually say a lot
Demonstrators in China have recently begun to hold blank pieces of paper at protests. While the paper might say nothing, protesters are sending a clear message, according to Dave Clark, an expert in global protest movements and professor of political…
The Burden of the COVID-19 Pandemic May Contribute to Outbreaks of Violent Protest and Antigovernment Sentiment
The sometimes-violent antigovernment demonstrations that erupted during 2020 and 2021 were fueled in part by the spread of extremist ideologies, conspiratorial thinking, and a criminal-justice system that disproportionately targets racial minorities. New research published in the journal Psychological Science also puts some of the blame for civil unrest and political violence on the psychological burden of the COVID-19 pandemic.
FSU experts available for context after Chauvin verdict
By: Bill Wellock | Published: April 20, 2021 | 5:23 pm | SHARE: Florida State University has experts available to offer context on topics related to the Derek Chauvin trial and verdict.POLICING AND POLICE REFORMEmma E. Fridel, assistant professor, College of Criminology and Criminal Justice (201) 452-0384; [email protected] researches violence and aggression with a focus on homicide, including school violence, homicide-suicide, serial and mass murder and fatal officer-citizen encounters.
How Teachers and Parents Can Help K-12 Students Understand the Events of Jan. 6 in Washington, DC
Carleton Brown, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Services at The University of Texas at El Paso, is available to share some insights into how K-12 educators and parents may want to address the events…
Law Enforcement and Police Training Experts Available for Research-based Analysis of Protests at U.S. Capitol
Seeking data to research-based expertise to strengthen coverage this week’s protests and violence at the U.S. Capitol? California State University, Fullerton experts can offer comments and research data regarding policing policy, use of force, body cameras, and the unprecedented training…
Experts on the Presidency, Fascism, Conflict and Social Media Available to Comment on Riots at the U.S. Capitol
As consequences of this week’s protests and violence at the U.S. Capitol continue to be revealed, California State University, Fullerton faculty members can offer expert analysis and comments on the presidency, the history of fascism, group conflict, race relations and…
American University Experts Available to Comment on Far-Right Extremism, Militias and 2020 Election Protests
What: This weekend, thousands are expected to descend upon Washington, D.C. to rally for President Trump and his ongoing dispute of the election results. Several rallies and protests are being promoted by far-right media personalities and white nationalists, while counterdemonstrations…
Protests in Nigeria: AU Professor Available for Commentary and Analysis
Deadly Protests in Nigeria: AU Professor Available for Commentary and Analysis What: As peaceful protests against police brutality have turned deadly in Nigeria, with several demonstrators killed by security forces, Carl LeVan, professor at American University’s School of International Service,…
FSU expert available to speak on protests and protest movements
By: Mark Blackwell Thomas | Published: September 9, 2020 | 2:01 pm | SHARE: The first pandemic in a century, racial equality, voting rights and police misconduct have sparked spontaneous and planned protests across the nation. With political and social polarization reaching levels not seen in generations, millions of Americans are taking to the streets to have their voices heard.
Thai king reinstates ‘disappeared’ royal consort as protests continue
In the wake of the largest anti-government protests in Thailand since 2014, the Thai King Vajiralongkorn reinstated his Royal Noble Consort, Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi, after having demoted her in October of 2019. Tamara Loos, professor of history and Thai studies…
Thai protestors demand ‘new moral compact’ with monarchy
About 10,000 demonstrators gathered in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday to demand reforms, including of the monarchy, in a continuation of unrest that began earlier this year with the dissolution of the Future Forward Party. The Sunday protest is one of…
Portland protestor used ‘insurrectionary nakedness’ to manage conflict
Protests continue this week in Portland, Oregon in the wake of federal law enforcement being deployed to the city. On Saturday, the protest included the participation of a nude woman who confronted officers wearing nothing but a mask and hat.…
AFTER THE PROTESTS: HOW COMMUNITIES CAN MAKE SYSTEMIC CHANGE
How Black Lives Matter commemorations can create lasting change in communities
Juneteenth Explained: ‘History Doesn’t Repeat Itself; People Do’
Today, Juneteenth — which celebrates the abolition of slavery — coincides with protests across the U.S. against racial injustice. Society has become inspired to renew their interest in African American history — a legacy filled with tragedy, inequality, resilience and survival. In a Q&A session, UK’s Vanessa Holden shares her expertise and insight on the holiday.
Rutgers Child Trauma Expert Available to Discuss How Parents Can Speak with Children About Nationwide Unrest
Kelly N. Moore, a Rutgers University expert on how children perceive and recover from trauma, is available to discuss the strategies parents can use when discussing current events, including nationwide protests, police violence and racism, with their children. “Parents do…
Militarized, ‘ready for battle’ police make dialogue with protesters difficult
Clashes between police and protesters escalated this week across the United States, as public outrage continued over police brutality and systemic racism. Sabrina Karim, assistant professor of government at Cornell University, is an international expert on police reform. She says…
Racial Justice and the Workplace: Rutgers Experts Available for Interview
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (June 3, 2020) – Black workers face overlapping challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide protests surrounding the police killing of George Floyd. Workplace experts in the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations are available for…
Department culture can escalate to police brutality, ASU expert says
The premature death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer caught on video May 25 raises questions as to how a call to investigate a person suspected of forgery can end up in tragedy. In the…
Policing one of many abuses inflicted by the criminal justice system
Protests against racism and police violence escalated across the country this week, with many protesters injured and arrested by police. Joe Margulies, professor of law and government at Cornell University, is a civil rights attorney and expert on the national…
Staying healthy mentally and physically while protesting during a pandemic
As people take to the streets in protest during the COVID-19 pandemic, Keck Medicine of USC experts share advice on how the public can protect both their mental well-being and physical health during this time. The importance of acknowledging the…
Americans look to presidential candidates to address injustices
As protests over racism and police violence continue to escalate, voters are looking to 2020 presidential candidates to take a stand on the injustices black people face, says Virginia Tech expert Brandy Faulkner. Quoting Faulkner “It’s simple—we need a sincere…
Expert: Anti-Government Extremists Are Present at U.S. Lockdown Protests
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 2, 2020) – While protests – and destruction – over the death of George Floyd continue to dominate national news headlines, armed, right-wing extremists are still making noise at anti-lockdown protests, some traveling hundreds of miles to…
IU experts available to comment on racism, social justice, policing, role of media in light of George Floyd protests
Protests are erupting across the country after George Floyd died while in police custody. Video of Floyd, a black man, telling a white police officer he couldn’t breathe while the officer kneeled on Floyd’s neck has sparked outrage and led…
Researcher discusses at-risk communities during COVID-19 and how to help them
Almost no one has escaped the impact of COVID-19, but there are subsets of society that are more vulverable during this uncertain time than others. The unemployed, mothers and their children, those dealing with multiple disasters and companion animals are…
Notre Dame’s Victoria Tin-bor Hui, native of Hong Kong & expert on contentious politics, available for comment on ongoing protests
University of Notre Dame Associate Professor Victoria Tin-bor Hui is a native of Hong Kong and an expert in contentious politics, particularly in the China-Hong Kong context. She can be reached via email at [email protected]. Notre Dame has an on-campus studio so we…