ANN ARBOR—Many of Michigan’s business, political and academic movers and shakers are gathering this week for the annual Mackinac Policy Conference after the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of last year’s event. While the number of people ferrying or flying to Mackinac Island is certain to be far lower than usual, with attendance caps and… Continue reading U-M expert: Challenges abound as leaders assemble for Mackinac Policy Conference
News Tag: Politics
Texas’ near-total abortion ban: U-M experts can discuss
Margo Schlanger, the Wade H. and Dores M. McCree Collegiate Professor of Law, is a leading authority on civil rights issues and civil and criminal detention. “The Court has usually been pretty protective of its own prerogatives; that is, it has liked to be the only entity that could alter its own rulings,” she told… Continue reading Texas’ near-total abortion ban: U-M experts can discuss
Supreme Court ruling that limits hacking law supports U-M researcher
ANN ARBOR – This week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in a case involving a police officer who used a database beyond the scope of his responsibility is being hailed as a victory for academic researchers and journalists who investigate discrimination by online platforms. A University of Michigan researcher had previously challenged the Computer Fraud and… Continue reading Supreme Court ruling that limits hacking law supports U-M researcher
News photos shape immigration attitudes
ANN ARBOR – News images of immigrants have an effect on some Americans’ attitudes towards immigration, a new University of Michigan study shows. Photos of large groups of immigrants, such as the migrant caravan, may decrease support for immigration. Images of individuals, however, produce the opposite effect. In line with work on “person positivity,” personalized… Continue reading News photos shape immigration attitudes
Facebook news ban in Australia: U-M experts can comment
ANN ARBOR—University of Michigan experts are available to comment on Facebook’s banning of news posts in Australia as the tech giant faced a new law that would have required it to pay media publishers for sharing the content. Josh Pasek, an associate professor of communication & media and political science, conducts research that explores how… Continue reading Facebook news ban in Australia: U-M experts can comment
Influencing an Insurgence: The Role and Responsibility of Social Media
ANN ARBOR – Social media’s impact on how we connect, communicate, and consume information is undeniable. Initially a catalyst for bringing people together, as these platforms have matured, they’ve also played a prominent role in sowing misinformation and division. Libby Hemphill, Research Associate Professor at ICPSR, Associate Professor of Information, and Associate Director of the… Continue reading Influencing an Insurgence: The Role and Responsibility of Social Media
Seizing military weapons does not increase violent crime nor risk police safety
ANN ARBOR—More local law enforcement agencies are using military equipment, such as tear gas, armored vehicles and rubber bullets, to handle social justice protests—calling into question police militarization. But if police no longer used weapons and tactics previously connected to the military, there is little evidence that this would impact violent crime or officer safety,… Continue reading Seizing military weapons does not increase violent crime nor risk police safety
Election anxiety: U-M expert says stay civil, take breaks to lessen angst
ANN ARBOR—Are you feeling angst and frustrated about politics—just counting the days until Election Day? You’re certainly not alone. The contentious political environment has created “election anxiety” among many voters nationwide, leading to broken relationships among family and friends, sniping on social media, and anger. With fewer than two weeks until ballots are actually counted,… Continue reading Election anxiety: U-M expert says stay civil, take breaks to lessen angst
State officials confident in election security despite voter concerns
ANN ARBOR—Election Day is two weeks away and confidence in election security is still wavering among voters. State election officials and clerks are confident in the process, as absentee ballots have been mailed in record numbers nationwide. Walter Mebane is a University of Michigan political science professor specializing in election forensics, which develops statistical and… Continue reading State officials confident in election security despite voter concerns
ISR Insights Speaker Series – Perspectives on the 2020 Presidential Election
ANN ARBOR – ISR Insights Speaker Series is a series focusing on the research happening at ISR. Thursday, October 22: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAdeklzCf3M Panelists: Jenna Bednar (Research Professor, Center for Political Studies; Professor, Department of Political Science; Director of Michigan in Washington), Vincent Hutchings (Research Professor, Center for Political Studies; Professor, Department of Political Science), and Angela… Continue reading ISR Insights Speaker Series – Perspectives on the 2020 Presidential Election