Robert Talisse
W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy; Chair of the Philosophy Department · Vanderbilt University
Expert in contemporary political philosophy, with a focus in democratic theory and political epistemology.
Political Philosophy Philosophy Political Allegiances in Society Pragmatism Contemporary Political Philosophy
Elizabeth Zechmeister
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and Director of LAPOP · Vanderbilt University
Expert in Latin American political behavior and director of the world-renowned Latin American Public Opinion Project.
Democracy Polling Latin America Comparative Politics Latin America Democracy
Christopher Kilby
Professor of Economics | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University
Christopher Kilby, PhD, is an expert in political economy of development aid and how it is influenced by U.S. politics and world events.
Business Development Economics Foreign Aid Macroeconomic Theory Multilateral Aid
Timothy J. Shaffer
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Chair of Civil Discourse · University of Delaware
Prof. Shaffer studies the advancement of democratic practices by focusing on the role of civic professionals in institutional settings.
Civic Engagement Public Policy Civil Discourse Communication Deliberative Democracy
G. Michael Stathis
Professor of Political Science and International Relations · Southern Utah University
Specializing in political science, international relations, and media portrayal of Islamic religion
Theories of International Relations Islamic State Fourth Gulf War International Conflict American Government
Michael Lynch, Ph.D.
Professor of Philosophy · University of Connecticut
Dr. Lynch's research focuses on truth and fake news.
Information Technology and Knowledge Democracy and Public Discourse Fake News Truth
Emile Lester
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Lester is an expert in church and state issues, especially controversies surrounding teaching religion in schools.
American Constitutional Law Church and State Issues Teaching Religion in Schools Minority Religious Groups Political Philosophy
Erik Nisbet
Associate Professor | School of Communication · The Ohio State University
Expert in communication focused on non-democratic contexts, public diplomacy, foreign policy, public opinion and global problems.
Political Communication Public Opinion Science Communication
Heather Bastedo
Principal · Public Square Research
Heather Bastedo has more than ten years of experience in persuasion and motivation research
Politics Public Speaking Public Policy Policy Strategic Communications
Patrick Flavin, Ph.D.
Bob Bullock Professor of Political Science · Baylor University
Dr. Flavin focuses on political inequality, the impact of politics and public policies on citizens’ quality of life, and state politics.
Politics Inequality State Politics Teachers' Unions and Politics Quality of Life
Daniel A. Smith
Professor · University of Florida
Daniel A. Smith examines how political institutions affect political behavior across and within the American states.
Election Administration Voting Ballot Measures Florida Politics State Politics and Elections
Steven Schapiro, Ed.D.
Faculty Emerit - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Doctoral Faculty in Human & Organizational Development
Human Development Education for Democracy Community-Building Multicultural Education Men's Development
Martha Jackman
Professor, Faculty of Law, Common Law Section · University of Ottawa
Martha Jackman specializes in constitutional law, with a particular focus on issues relating to women and other marginalized groups
Constitutional Law Charter of Rights Women Marginalized Groups Access to Health Care
Richard A. Wilson, Ph.D.
Gladstein Distinguished Chair of Human Rights and Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Wilson is an expert on hate speech and incitement on social media.
Human Rights Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Anthropology Human rights trials International Human Rights
Christian Houle
Assistant Professor of Political Science · Michigan State University
An expert on comparative politics of developing countries
Social Mobility Inequality Civil Wars Democracy Regime Change
Manisha Sinha, Ph.D.
Draper Chair in American History · University of Connecticut
Dr. Sinha is an expert in Civil War and Reconstruction
Feminism Abolition Slavery
Ralph Carter
Piper Professor, Political Science · Texas Christian University
Professor Carter focuses on U.S. foreign, trade, and defense policy, with a particular emphasis on the roles played by members of Congress.
International Relations U. S. Foreign Policy in Film Middle East Russia North Korea
Kathy Roberts Forde
Professor of Journalism · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Kathy Roberts Forde studies the Black freedom struggle and the press, First Amendment, literary journalism and history of book culture.
African American Freedom Struggle and the Press The First Amendment Journalism History Journalism Literary Journalism
Stephen Farnsworth
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Farnsworth has spent decades researching how media and politics intersect. Check out his website at stephenfarnsworth.net.
American Elections American Government The American Presidency Internet Politics Mass Media and Politics
Jonathan Hiskey
Associate Chair of Political Science · Vanderbilt University
Expert on Latin American politics and Latin American migration.
Honduras Guatemala Migration Crime in Latin America Immigration