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Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

To connect with a Cornell faculty member or expert, please contact the Media Relations Office.

What a Harris candidacy means: Cornell experts weigh in

July 23, 2024

As Vice President Kamala Harris garners crucial support for her presidential campaign, Cornell University experts are prepared to discuss the potential implications and challenges she might face.

Law and Policy

Cornell experts available to discuss 2022 midterm elections

October 26, 2022

In less than two weeks, Americans will head to the polls for the midterm elections. The following Cornell University experts are available to discuss topics from the state of democracy to inflation and public opinion.

Law, Government & Public Policy

Jan. 6 hearings: What’s missing are key White House witnesses

June 10, 2022

Doug Kriner and Steve Israel, professors of government at Cornell University, recently conducted a poll designed to measure public opinion of election reforms like those proposed by the Jan. 6 commission.

Law and Policy

Cornell experts on war in Ukraine, global ripple effects

September 21, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been met with severe economic sanctions from Europe and the United States that will have ripple effects throughout the global economy. These Cornell University experts are available to discuss the conflict and its implications.

International
Law, Government & Public Policy
Economics and Business

Battle with Bannon is 'political theater,' shows need for reform

October 20, 2021

Doug Kriner, professor of government, and Randy Zelin, professor of law, discuss the Jan. 6 commission and its vote to find former presidential advisor Stephen Bannon in contempt of Congress.

Law and Policy

Trump's positive test 'demolishes' his COVID-19 narrative

October 2, 2020

Doug Kriner, professor of government and an expert on presidential power, comments on President Trump's positive test for COVID-19. 

Law and Policy

Pfizer vaccine efficacy could be a ‘game changer’

November 9, 2020

Douglas Kriner and Sarah Kreps recently published a study in JAMA Network Open showing that if an initial COVID-19 vaccine is about as effective as a flu shot, uptake by the American public may fall far short of the 70% level needed to achieve herd immunity.

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Biden faces tough choices in taking bold executive action

November 9, 2020

Doug Kriner says the biggest unknown in the presidential transition of power could be how Biden will respond to President Trump’s use of unilateral powers to appeal to his base.

Law and Policy

Public impeachment hearings to offer check on 'imperial presidency'

November 13, 2019

Doug Kriner, professor of government, is available to discuss the public impeachment hearings and how they might influence continued congressional oversight of the president. 

Law and Policy

Separation of powers at stake in US House v. Trump

April 28, 2020

Doug Kriner, professor in Cornell University’s Government Department, says that if the court rules in favor of the Trump in a case pitting the administration against Congress, the principle of separation of powers could be threatened.

Law and Policy

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