Fiscal Effects of Interlocal Collaboration: Evidence from Nebraska Counties Dr. Sungho Park (University of Alabama) Journal Article in Local Government Studies, April 21, 2021 Abstract: The fiscal effects of interlocal collaboration, a growing method of service delivery, remain inconclusive. We analysed the revenue and expenditure effects of collaboration arrangements as a whole and in six service
Dr. Richard Fording “The Effect of State Gun Laws on Youth Suicide by Firearm: 1981-2017” Journal Article
The Effect of State Gun Laws on Youth Suicide by Firearm: 1981-2017 Dr. Richard Fording (University of Alabama) and Jack Kappelman (University of Alabama) Journal Article in Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, Volume 51, Issue 2, pp. 368-377, April 20, 2021 Abstract: Background Many studies have found that state gun laws that regulate the purchase and possession
Dr. Holger Albrecht “Role Model or Role Expansion? Popular Perception of the Military in Tunisia” Journal Article
Role Model or Role Expansion? Popular Perception of the Military in Tunisia Dr. Holger Albrecht (University of Alabama), Michael Bufano (University of Alabama), and Kevin Koehler Journal Article in Political Research Quarterly, March 25, 2021 Abstract: This article introduces a theory on military role expansion in emerging democracies and poses a broad question: who wants the
Dr. Richard Fording “Racial Liberalism Resurgent: Connecting Multi-Racial Protests and Electoral Politics Today” Journal Article
Racial Liberalism Resurgent: Connecting Multi-Racial Protests and Electoral Politics Today Dr. Richard Fording (University of Alabama) and Sanford F. Schram Journal Article in The Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, December 14, 2020 Abstract: In this paper, we consider the changing nature of today’s protest–election connection by looking back to the Blue Wave of the 2018
Congratulations to our newest PhD graduate, Dr. Cameryn Blackmore!
Congratulations to our newest PhD graduate, Dr. Cameryn Blackmore! Dr. Blackmore defended her dissertation, REPRESENTING BLACK EXCELLENCE: AN EXAMINATION OF THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN JUDICIAL OVERSIGHT AND REPRESENTATION ON PUBLIC EDUCATION IN ALABAMA.
Professor George Hawley quoted in New York Times article on the future of polarization in the US political system
Professor George Hawley quoted in New York Times article on the future of polarization in the US political system March 24, 2021 Click the link above to view the full article
UA Mock Trial Team Hears Good News
UA Mock Trial Team Hears Good News Members of the UA Mock trial team learned they had advanced to the National Opening Round Championship Series. UA’s ‘A’ team compiled a 6-2 record of judges’ decisions after facing teams from UT-Austin, MIT, Samford and UCLA. UA’s ‘B’ team also qualified for the National Opening Round Championship
Political Science Graduate, Dr. Kathryn Robison, published a chapter in Commercial and Military Uses of Outer Space
Political Science Graduate Dr. Kathryn Robison published a chapter in Commercial and Military Uses of Outer Space March 3rd, 2021 Click the link above to read the full article.
Political Science Undergraduate Graham Baker assesses democratic backsliding and alternative sources of information in India, Poland, and Brazil
Political Science Undergraduate Graham Baker assesses democratic backsliding and alternative sources of information in India, Poland, and Brazil March 2, 2021 Click the link above to read the full article.
Political Science Undergraduate Micah Presley explores personalization of power and democratic backsliding in Brazil
Political Science Undergraduate Micah Presley explores personalization of power and democratic backsliding in Brazil February 18, 2021 Click the link above to read the full article.