A roundup of blogs, articles, and interviews from APSA Members, October 13 – 19, 2017
Welcome to Press Gallery, APSA’s new roundup that highlights examples of blogging, writing, and interviews featuring political scientists. Public engagement is a valuable part of APSA members’ work. This regular roundup will spotlight the variety of ways APSA members write and talk about their expertise with the public. We are always eager to follow our members’ engagement online. Let us know what you are doing or reading with the hashtag #APSAPressGallery, or by email to press@apsanet.org.
The Week in Writing
Recent blogs and op-eds authored by APSA members
- The Death of Liberalism in Japan, Koichi Nakano, New York Times, October 15, 2017
- A California Congressional Race Reveals Political Divisions in the Asian-American Community, Sara Sadhwani, Mischiefs of Faction (Vox), October 16, 2017
- Moving Beyond Separate but Equal: The Flaw in the Boy Scouts New Policy, Shannon Portillo and Alesha Doan, Huffington Post, October 16, 2017
- President Trump is Trying to Reach Across the Aisle. Good Luck with That., Christopher Baylor, Monkey Cage, October 18, 2017
Speaking Up: Political Scientists in the Media
Interviews, quotes, and podcasts featuring APSA members
- How Fox News Channel Spreads its Message and Persuades Viewers [Podcast], by Matt Grossman, featuring Gregory Martin and Audrey McClain, Political Research Digest, October 13, 2017
- Donald Trump Strikes at the Heart of Obamacare [Radio], by Bill Nigut, featuring Andra Gillespie, Political Rewind, October 13, 2017
- North Korean Diplomats Accused of Smuggling Ivory and Rhino Horn, by Rachel Nuwer, featuring Sheena Greitens, National Geographic, October 16, 2017
- Venezuela’s Opposition Cornered as Elections Slip Out of Reach, by Andrew Rosati, featuring Jennifer McCoy, Bloomberg, October 17, 2017
- Hiding in Plain Sight: Why Hong Kong is a Preferred Spot for North Korea’s Money Launderers, by Joshua Berlinger, featuring Sheena Greitens, CNN, October 17, 2017
- Report Unlikely to End Marino’s Political Career, by Borys Krawczeniuk, featuring Thomas Baldino, Citizens Voice, October 18, 2017
Subject Spotlight: Protest
Revisiting previous examples of APSA members’ public engagement
- The Success of Nonviolent Civil Resistance [Video], Erica Chenoweth, TedxBoulder, November 13, 2013
- Why You Should Root for the World Cup Protesters, Jules Boykoff, The Guardian, June 10, 2014
- Why Are the Protests at the Republican Convention So Small?, Michael T. Heaney, Monkey Cage, July 21, 2016
- Protest, Patriotism and Polarization [Audio], by Enrique Cerna, featuring Christopher Parker, PBS KCTS9, September 16, 2016
- Protests Against Trump’s Immigration Executive Order May Have Helped Shift Public Opinion Against It, Loren Collingwood, Nazita Lajevardi, and Kassra Oskooii, LSE US Centre, February 17, 2017
Visit the APSA Public Engagement homepage to learn about resources and opportunities for public engagement, including the APSA experts database.