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Sarah Burns
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September 15, 2023
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Students are studying gardening, pirates, and art ‘younger than the internet’ in the classroom this fall
Gardening, piracy, and contemporary art are just three of the varied topics students will delve into over this semester as part of RIT’s General Education curriculum.
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March 22, 2023
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In Congress, breaking unwritten rules that encouraged civility and enabled things to get done is becoming the new normal
Essay by Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, published by The Conversation.
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November 10, 2022
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Monroe County GOP Chair and RIT professor speak about midterm election results
WHEC-TV talks to Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, about the midterm elections.
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November 7, 2022
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Voters talk political extremism ahead of midterm elections
WHAM-TV talks to Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, about the extreme sides of political parties.
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October 3, 2022
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Discussing how demagoguery impacts democracy
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Sarah Burns, associate professor in the Department of Political Science.
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August 2, 2021
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Congress moves to reclaim its war powers
Essay by Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, published by AlterNet.
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July 29, 2021
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Congress moves to reclaim its war powers
Essay by Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, published by The Conversation.
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February 4, 2021
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Why disputes between Congress and the White House so often end up in court
Essay by Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, published by The Conversation.
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October 27, 2020
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A contested election: 5 essential reads
The Conversation talks to Sarah Burns, associate professor or political science, about the history of contested elections in the U.S.
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September 8, 2020
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George Washington was silent, but Trump tweets regularly – running for president has changed over the years
Essay by Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, published by The Conversation.
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February 11, 2020
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‘Stolen’ elections open wounds that may never heal
Essay by Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, published by The Conversation.
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February 6, 2020
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Can Trump be impeached again?
The Washington Post asks Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, if President Trump can be impeached again.
