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Dr. Jason M. Williams

That’s when we’ve seen in a very public way the power that she brings to this team. Obviously when she’s talking about anything in the judicial system that’s her own thing. That’s what she went to school for. That’s what she has worked (for) as… a prosecutor for so many years.

Professor of Justice Studies, Jason Williams, shared with USA Today that Kamala Harris’s increased visibility and activism following the Dobbs decision showcased the significant impact and power she brought to her role.

Dr. Joel Penney

“Pop culture doesn’t just emerge out of nowhere, we’re seeing attempts to shape the culture that are increasingly coming from the conservative media ecosystem.”

Dr. Joel Penney, an Associate Professor for the School of Communication and Media, talks to Vox about how recent trends in pop culture influenced the election results.

Stephanie Murray

Studies have shown that cities and towns and places in the United States that don’t have access to local news consistently over time shows higher levels of political corruption

Stefanie Murray, director of The Center of Cooperative Media, talks to NJ Spotlight News about how New Jersey’s local journalism decline could affect community involvement.

 

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