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Department of Political Science
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March 18, 2026
Trump Voters Aren't Wrong–They're Just Getting Bad Answers
RealClear Politics published an essay by Lauren Hall, associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts, that dissects why many working-class Americans feel like current systems of governance aren’t working for them.
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March 4, 2026
Congress once fought to limit a president’s war powers
The Washington Post features an essay by Sarah Burns, associate professor in RIT's Department of Political Science. The essay was originally published by The Conversation.
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March 4, 2026
Congress once fought to limit a president’s war powers − more than 50 years later, its successors are less willing to assert their authority
In an article for The Conversation, Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, compares past and current reactions from Congress when a U.S. president unilaterally declares war.
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February 10, 2026
RIT College of Liberal Arts Announces Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 Semester
Three hundred and sixty College of Liberal Arts undergraduate students earned a spot on the fall 2025 semester dean's list, including 74 who are double majors with the college.
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February 3, 2026
What's the War Powers Resolution?
Balancing Act With John Katko interviews Sarah Burns, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, about the War Powers Resolution.
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January 12, 2026
Trump’s move on Venezuela is not only audacious, it’s also in direct conflict with MAGA
The Globe and Mail features comments from Eben Levey, assistant professor in the Department of History, and Sarah Burns, associate professor in the Department of Political Science. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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January 12, 2026
Was Trump required to notify Congress in advance about Venezuela operation?
PolitiFact interviews Sarah Burns, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, about the role of Congress in authorizing military action.
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January 12, 2026
I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers
The Conversation interviews Sarah Burns, associate professor in the Department of Political Science.
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January 12, 2026
Sarah Burns on Congress and War Powers
C-SPAN speaks with Sarah Burns, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, about Congress' role in asserting war authority.
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September 9, 2025
Winter, Spring, and Summer 2026 RIT Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs
If you’re considering studying abroad, but aren’t quite sure how it will fit into your schedule, a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program may be the perfect option. RIT’s College of Liberal Arts faculty are leading a fascinating range of courses during spring and summer 2026.
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September 4, 2025
Supporting Your New College Student
Thankfully, it's not quite as dramatic as the first day of preschool, but sending your child off to college does take a special kind of fortitude. One RIT family shares a candid glimpse of their journey plus advice to make yours easier.
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June 24, 2025
Presidents of both parties have launched military action without Congress declaring war − Trump’s bombing of Iran is just the latest
An essay by Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, published by The Conversation.