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Robert Talisse

Robert Talisse

W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy; Chair of the Philosophy DepartmentVanderbilt University

Expert in contemporary political philosophy, with a focus in democratic theory and political epistemology.

Political PhilosophyPhilosophyPolitical Allegiances in SocietyPragmatismContemporary Political Philosophy
Elizabeth Zechmeister

Elizabeth Zechmeister

Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and Director of LAPOPVanderbilt University

Expert in Latin American political behavior and director of the world-renowned Latin American Public Opinion Project.

DemocracyPollingLatin AmericaComparative PoliticsLatin America Democracy
Gretchen Helmke

Gretchen Helmke

The Thomas H. Jackson Distinguished University Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Rochester

Professor Helmke's research focuses on democratic political institutions, rule of law, and Latin American politics.

Bright Line WatchLatin American PoliticsDemocratic Political InstitutionsRule of LawInstitutional crises in Latin America
Keith Gaddie

Keith Gaddie

Hoffman Chair of the American Ideal and ProfessorTexas Christian University

Dr. Gaddie's writes about the American South in architecture, politics, sports, and history.

Southern PoliticsPolitics and ArchitectureDemocracyVoting Rights
Christopher Kilby

Christopher Kilby

Professor of Economics | Villanova School of BusinessVillanova 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.

BusinessDevelopment EconomicsForeign AidMacroeconomic TheoryMultilateral Aid
Timothy J. Shaffer

Timothy J. Shaffer

Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Chair of Civil DiscourseUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Shaffer studies the advancement of democratic practices by focusing on the role of civic professionals in institutional settings.

Civic EngagementPublic PolicyCivil DiscourseCommunicationDeliberative Democracy
Michael Stathis

Michael Stathis

Professor of Political Science and International RelationsSouthern Utah University

Specializing in political science, international relations, and media portrayal of Islamic religion

Theories of International RelationsIslamic StateFourth Gulf WarInternational Conflict American Government
Larry Bartels

Larry Bartels

May Werthan Shayne Professor and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science and LawVanderbilt University

Expert in public opinion, electoral politics, public policy, and political representation.

Campaigns and ElectionsPublic PolicyPublic OpinionElectoral PoliticsPolitical Representation
Ruth Braunstein, Ph.D.

Ruth Braunstein, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of SociologyUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Braunstein is a cultural sociologist interested in the role of taxes, taxpaying, religion, and morality in American political life.

Taxes and TaxpayingReligion Politics & CultureFaith-based CommunitiesReligious StudiesCultural Sociology
Emile Lester

Emile Lester

Professor of Political Science and International AffairsUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Lester is an expert in church and state issues, especially controversies surrounding teaching religion in schools.

American Constitutional LawChurch and State IssuesTeaching Religion in SchoolsMinority Religious GroupsPolitical Philosophy