President Trump’s Executive Order to regulate social media after Twitter flagged one of his tweets won’t change current law, but may fall on favorable ears in Congress to change the law to his liking, according to Erin Kelly, who is…
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For Twitter, Facebook and other social platforms, change will have to start at the top
While many are applauding Twitter for taking a stand against misleading and incedinary Tweets, a University of Delaware professor doesn’t see real change happening until those running the company look more like those they should be protecting. “As long as…
Freedom of speech expert available to comment on Trump’s executive order on social media
President Trump signed an executive order May 28 that challenges the scope of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The order limits legal protections that had shielded social media companies from liability for what gets posted on their platforms, making it…
Trump is not fighting science, he is stealing its authority
President Trump’s inaccurate statements about the coronavirus have created a confusing landscape for receiving valid information about COVID-19, according to Adam Laats, professor of education and history at Binghamton University, State University of New York. Laats says that Trump’s claims…
The President cannot undo or circumvent the Constitution or federal law, which is firm on the date of the presidential election, says U of R political scientist Renee Van Vechten.
Renee Van Vechten, Ph.D. is a political scientist and professor at the University of Redlands whose research focuses on elections and California politics. She can speak on the topic of the possibility that President Donald Trump could attempt to delay…
The U.S. government is failing to uphold its duty to protect citizens during the coronavirus pandemic
By not supplying New York the necessary ventilators it needs to help during the coronavirus outbreak, the government is failing to uphold its social contract with citizens, says Nicole Hassoun, professor of philosophy at Binghamton University, State University of New…
Both our political past and present shape America’s response to COVID-19, says policy expert
One researcher at West Virginia University suggests that we need to set aside political partisanship as the U.S. responds to the novel coronavirus. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday (March 13). Earlier this week, the World Health Organization declared it…
Former US ambassador to Poland available to comment on diplomatic implications of US European travel ban
The spread of COVID-19 has quickly become a global crisis, causing countries around the world to severely limit travel. Wednesday night, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would ban most travel from continental Europe beginning at 11:59 p.m. tonight. Lee Feinstein, former ambassador to…
Judicial expert available to comment on federal judges’ emergency meeting regarding Trump, DOJ sentencing intervention
The Federal Judges Association has called an emergency meeting scheduled for this afternoon after Justice Department retracted federal prosecutors’ recommended sentence for Roger Stone following pressure from President Trump on Twitter. Charles Geyh, the Indiana University Maurer School of Law’s…
Trump acquittal a foregone conclusion, Tulane impeachment expert says
If Republican senators acquit President Trump as expected on Wednesday, they still will have important choices to make about their justification for taking such action, a Tulane University impeachment expert said. “If they stick to disputing the facts, they might…
In Mid-East peace plan, Trump treats people as puppets
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICEJan. 28, 2020 In Mid-East peace plan, Trump treats people as puppets President Trump outlined a long-awaited Middle East peace plan on Tuesday, which, he says, is a “win-win opportunity” for both Israel and advocates of…
University of Michigan legal experts can comment on the aftermath of the death of Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, war powers and target killing operations.
University of Michigan legal experts can comment on war powers and target killing operations in the aftermath of the death of Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Julian Davis Mortenson is a professor of law, focusing on constitutional and international law. He…
Iran-U.S. conflict: Prospects of war rely on Iran’s pursuit of uranium enrichment
With both the U.S. and Iran backing down after an assassination by the former and missile strikes by the latter, the next potential provocation will likely be a nuclear one, according to Stuart Kaufman, a professor of Political Science &…
WashU Expert: Soleimani killing likely unlawful
Thousands of mourners have taken to the streets in Iran following the Jan. 3 death of Qasem Soleimani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force. Many questions remain following the U.S. drone strike in Iraq and Iran’s posturing about potential retaliation. Chief among them: Was the strike legal?“Unless there is much more to the story than meets the eye, the answer seems to be no,” said Leila Sadat, the James Carr Professor of International Criminal Law at Washington University in St.
Soleimani’s death: University of Michigan experts can discuss
University of Michigan experts can comment on the implications of the death of Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, Iran’s top security and intelligence commander, who was killed early Friday in a U.S. drone strike at Baghdad International Airport.
Notre Dame’s George Lopez available for comment on U.S. drone strike in Iran and escalating tensions in the Middle East
The University of Notre Dame’s George Lopez is available to comment on the escalating tensions in the Middle East. He is an expert on economic sanctions; peacebuilding; human rights; the United Nations; North Korea; and peace studies program development. He…
Despite claiming to oppose endless Middle East wars, Trump increases risk of war with Iran after drone strike
University of Notre Dame Professor David Cortright is an expert in nuclear disarmament; use of multilateral sanctions and incentives as tools of international peacemaking; and nonviolent social change. He is also the director of the Peace Accords Matrix (PAM), home to…
U.S.-Iran relations expert available to comment on killing of Suleimani
Iran’s top security and intelligence commander, Qassim Suleimani, was killed Friday in a drone strike at Baghdad International Airport that was authorized by President Trump. Critics of his Iran policy called the strike a reckless escalation that could have dire…
How Iranians view general’s killing and the prospects for full-on war
Professor Rudolph Matthee has visited Iran three times in the past five years and can provide a unique perspective on how Iranian citizens might be reacting to the killing of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani. As an expert on the country and…
Impeachment process poses challenges for both parties, Tulane law professor says
Impeachment expert Stephen Griffin, a constitutional law professor at Tulane University School of Law, says the articles of impeachment submitted by Democrats on Tuesday create opportunities and challenges for both parties moving forward. “The articles of impeachment are arguably the…
Pompeo announcement deeply alienates American and Israeli Jews committed to ending the occupation, says Notre Dame’s Atalia Omer
Please see comments on Pompeo’s announcement regarding Israeli settlements from Atalia Omer, associate professor of religion, conflict, and peace studies at the University of Notre Dame‘s Keough School of Global Affairs. Omer is also the author of Days of Awe: Reimagining Jewishness in Solidarity With Palestinians, about…
Explaining the Trump factor in the Louisiana governor’s race
President Donald Trump has made no secret of his choice for the next governor of Louisiana – Republican businessman Eddie Rispone. But Brian Brox, an associate professor of political science at Tulane University, says that while Trump has a high…
Many Republicans are criticizing Trump but it’s naive that we can remain forever at war, says Notre Dame’s Michael Desch
University of Notre Dame Professor Michael Desch, who directs the Notre Dame International Security Center, specializes in international relations, American foreign policy and defense and provided the following comments on Trump pulling troops out of Syria. Desch has worked on the staff of a…
Notre Dame experts available to comment on 2020 Presidential Election
Notre Dame scholars are available to comment on issues related to race and representation, religion and politics, immigration, economy, media and democracy, and women and politics. For a list of available experts, visit https://news.nd.edu/our-experts/topic-2020-election/ Original post https://alertarticles.info
Trump supporters launch crowd sleuthing effort to identify whistleblower, says expert
Online crowd sleuthing – the practice some supporters of President Trump are using to help identify the anonymous whistleblower who triggered an impeachment inquiry — is a double-edged sword, says Virginia Tech computer scientist Kurt Luther. “The growing phenomenon of…
Tulane experts available to discuss impact of impeachment inquiry
The call for impeachment is growing among House Democrats, and the following Tulane University experts are available to discuss the topic with media. For interviews, contact [email protected] or Carolyn Scofield at 407-342-8809. Stephen Griffin, W.R. Irby Chair and Rutledge C.…
Expert on electoral behavior, Kathy Dolan can weigh in on an impeachment probe’s impact on the 2020 elections.
House Democrats have announced that they are moving forward with an official impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Kathleen Dolan, a distinguished professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, can answer questions about the potential impact on the…
Possible political consequences of impeachment probe? Longtime political scientist Thomas Holbrook can provide analysis.
Thomas Holbrook can discuss the potential political consequences of an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, including the impact on press coverage of the primaries and the potential impact on the general election. A distinguished professor of political science at the…
Notre Dame professors can offer expertise on Iran from Trump’s tweets to oil security
We can easily arrange TV and radio interviews at Notre Dame’s on-campus studio. Rosemary Kelanic is an expert on oil security and U.S. Grand Strategy. She recently wrote “Why Iran’s ‘oil weapon’ isn’t that scary” for the Washington Post’s Monkey…