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Department of Political Science
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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.
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June 1, 2025
NOTL Rotary Club gets an academic primer on Trump 2.0
Niagara-on-the-Lake Local reports on a presentation given by Sarah Burns, associate professor in RIT's Department of Political Science, that dissects the second Trump presidency so far and what can be expected in the months to come.
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March 14, 2025
What does it mean to be a principled conservative in 2025?
WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson features Lauren Hall, associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts.
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February 12, 2025
RIT College of Liberal Arts Announces Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 Semester
The RIT College of Liberal Arts is proud to share its fall 2024 semester Dean's List and recognize undergraduate students for their outstanding academic performance.
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December 5, 2024
Will More Trump 2.0 Picks Withdraw?
NDTV speaks with David Cay Johnston, Professor of Practice in the College of Liberal Arts, about the changes.