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Gadarian Discusses the Role of Loneliness in Extremism and Politics in Newsweek Article

"People are looking for that kind of connection, and if they can find it with a group that they don't know online, they don't necessarily see the bad parts of what's happening," says Shana Gadarian, professor and chair of political science. "Then with the technological part of it where extreme voices get more airtime on the internet, you can see how people get radicalized."

May 18, 2023

Gadarian Quoted in Christian Science Monitor Piece on Trump’s Political Future

“Trump starts off with a huge advantage in terms of name recognition and money in the bank—not his own money, but money from 2020 and money that he’s raising now,” says Shana Kushner Gadarian, professor and chair of political science. “So there is absolutely the case that he could be the nominee.”

January 19, 2023

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Gadarian’s “Pandemic Politics” Reviewed by Foreign Affairs

"Pandemic Politics: The Deadly Toll of Partisanship in the Age of COVID" (Princeton University Press, 2022), co-authored by Professor and Chair of Political Science Shana Kushner Gadarian, was reviewed in Foreign Affairs. "Their book is a sophisticated study, based on voluminous data, of U.S. politics as revealed by the strains and stresses of the pandemic," writes Jessica T. Mathews. 

January 10, 2023

Gadarian Talks to The Guardian About Abortion Activists Building on Midterm Election Wins

“The state level is probably where abortion rights advocates will need to work, and have had some success in the last year,” says Shana Gadarian, professor of political science.

December 19, 2022

Maxwell Faculty Share Insights on Midterm Election Results

Maxwell professors Chris Faricy, Shana Gadarian, Jenn Jackson and Sean O'Keefe participated in the Campbell Lecture, “After the Election: Assessing the Midterms,” on Nov. 17. Grant Reeher, director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, moderated the discussion.

December 5, 2022

Gadarian Talks to Axios, US News About Support for Abortion Rights, Midterm Elections

There is a "mismatch between policies about abortion and attitudes about abortion at the state level," Shana Gadarian, professor of political science, tells Axios.  While opinions around abortion are "relatively nuanced," even "Republican voters tend to be more pro-choice than the policies that we're seeing in Republican states," Gadarian adds.

November 12, 2022

Bybee, Faricy and Gadarian Discuss CNY Midterm Elections With WAER

“With new lines being drawn, it injects a lot of uncertainty into the race,” Chris Faricy, associate professor of political science, tells WAER. “With Katko not being on the ballot, we have two new candidates who have to introduce themselves to the voters of Central New York.”

November 8, 2022

Gadarian Featured in Newsweek Article on Voters, Media Coverage of Major Issues

Polls often reflect an issue people glean as important if it receives mass media coverage, Shana Gadarian, professor of political science, tells Newsweek.

October 19, 2022

Gadarian Examines the Implications of Politicizing the Pandemic in New Book

Shana Kushner Gadarian, Sara Wallace Goodman, Thomas B. Pepinsky

“Pandemic Politics: The Deadly Toll of Partisanship in the Age of COVID," co-authored by Professor of Political Science Shana Kushner Gadarian, draws on a wealth of new data on public opinion to show how pandemic politics has touched all aspects of Americans’ lives.

October 18, 2022

Gadarian Talks to The Hill About Surprises During the Final Month Before Midterm Elections

“There is still some component of the electorate that, as partisan and polarized as we are, doesn’t know who they’re going to vote for until the end," says Shana Gadarian, professor of political science.

October 11, 2022

Gadarian Quoted in Los Angeles Times Piece on Highly Polarized 2022 Election

Professor Shana Gadarian was quoted in the Los Angeles Times piece, "A hyperpolarized, deeply fragile 2022 election: Democrats’ energy over Roe blunts GOP advantage."

September 8, 2022

Maxwell Experts Discuss Future Implications and Historical Context of Dobbs v. Jackson Ruling

The discussion covered the history of governing abortions in the U.S.; how the Dobbs v. Jackson decision might affect access to abortion and other reproductive services; impacts the decision could have on economic and health outcomes and voting behaviors in upcoming elections; and what precedent this decision might set for other Supreme Court decisions going forward. 

July 20, 2022

Gadarian Quoted in NCPR Story on Rep. Stefanik’s False Claim About Teaching CRT in NY Schools

Shana Gadarian, professor and chair of political science, was quoted in the North Country Public Radio article, "Stefanik says NY schools are forcing a 'radical and racist' agenda on children. The false claim fits a pattern."

June 21, 2022

Bybee and Gadarian Talk to WAER About the Implications of the Leaked Supreme Court Draft Opinion

Professors Keith Bybee and Shana Gadarian were featured in the WAER piece, "SU Professors weigh in on institutional, privacy implications of leaked Supreme Court draft opinion."

May 19, 2022

Gadarian Discusses the Senate-Blocked Women's Health Protection Act in France 24 Article

Professor Shana Gadarian was quoted in the France 24 article, "US Republicans block Senate bill to protect access to abortion" and AFP article, "U.S. abortion ruling roils midterm election campaign."

May 12, 2022

Gadarian Study on the Politicization and Legitimacy of the Supreme Court Cited in Vox Article

A 2019 study by Professor Shana Gadarian and Maxwell alum Logan Strother '13 M.A. (PSc)/'17 Ph.D. (PSc) was cited in the Vox article "What happens when the public loses faith in the Supreme Court?"

May 6, 2022

Gadarian Quoted in USA Today Article on Federal Judge Voiding Mask Mandate on Public Transit

Professor Shana Gadarian spoke with USA Today about the implications of the recent ruling by a federal judge in Florida to strike down the federal mask mandate on public transportation.

April 20, 2022

Gadarian Discusses FL 15-Week Abortion Ban, Elections in TB Times

A bill that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy is sailing through the GOP-controlled Legislature in Florida. Professor Shana Kushner Gadarian says she doesn’t expect the restriction will affect Florida Republicans’ support this election cycle.
February 2, 2022

Gift Supports Professorship to Inspire Generations of Engaged Citizens

Shana Kushner Gadarian has been named the inaugural Merle Goldberg Fabian Professor of Excellence in Citizenship and Critical Thinking, a position funded with a generous gift by its namesake.
January 31, 2022

Gadarian Quoted in Newsweek Article on Feds Financing Bridge Repair

Professor Shana Kushner Gadarian says that the federal government must ensure that a community's residents understand that the infrastructure improvements came from Washington and not locally or from the state. 
January 19, 2022
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