Schar School in the News: September 16th - 20th, 2024

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Newsweek: Just Gest writes an op-ed discussing Vice President Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate.

The World: Mark N. Katz discusses with Marco Werman Russia’s use of Iranian long-range missiles in Ukraine.

Wired: Weapons of war expert Zak Kallenborn says exploding pagers and the like are here to stay.

Homeland Security Today: Mahmut Cengiz asks, and then answers, “Should Americans Still Worry About Terrorism on the Anniversary of September 11?”

The Wall Street Journal (audio option): Michael V. Hayden is quoted in an article on the potential conflicts between the executive branch and the CIA if Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump, is re-elected.

Washington Post: In a column by Marc Fisher, a Washington Post-Schar School poll on the Virginia Senate race is cited.

FOX 5 DC (video option): A Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited, showing that a majority of Virginia parents of school-aged children prefer a cell-phone free education, in an article about the Virginia Department of Education’s decision on the matter. Also in Roanoke Times (subscription may be required), Richmond Times DispatchBristol Herald CourierCulpeper Star ExponentDanville Register and BeeThe News and AdvanceDaily ProgressSWVA Today (Wytheville, VA), Augusta Free Press, and Martinsville Bulletin.

The Washington Post (audio option): A Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited, showing that a majority of Virginia voters support banning cellphone use in public schools.

Northern Virginia Magazine: Schar School namesake Dwight Schar and his wife Martha are among the magazine’s “most influential people” in Northern Virginia.

Newsweek: Mark J. Rozell is quoted, and a Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited an article about Virginia voters’ U.S. presidential preferences. Similar stories are also in MSN, the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the Charlottesville Daily ProgressVirginia MercuryWAVY-TV10 (local NBC affiliate in Hampton Roads, VA), and the New York Post.

MSNBC: A Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited, which finds Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump in Virginia. Also in Yahoo! News. Similar story in Axios D.C.

AOL: Picks up the Fox News article in which a Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited, and Mark J. Rozell is quoted, about Vice President Kamala Harris leading the current election polls in Virginia

The Baltimore Banner: Michael K. Fauntroy is quoted in an article on the success of Black politicians in Maryland elections. Also in Maryland Reporter and CityBiz.

WVTF (Virginia’s Public Radio; audio option): A Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited in an article highlighting Governor Glenn Youngkin’s approval ratings.

Fox News: Did the Democrats have an open primary when Kamala Harris was named the top candidate? Jeremy Mayer weighs in.

WVTF (Virginia’s Public Radio; audio option): Mark J. Rozell is quoted, and a Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited, in an article analyzing Virginia Senate candidates.

The Guardian: Jo-Marie Burt is quoted in article on the life and impact of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori. Also in Yahoo! News and others.

Ms. Magazine: Bonnie Stabile writes an article summarizing the 10th annual Take the Lead Conference.

Atlantic Council: Mark N. Katz writes an op-ed analyzing the Russia-Iran relationship.

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Mark J. Rozell comments on the potential impact of the presidential debate on the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

The Washington Post: A Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited in an article highlighting swing-state voters’ opinions of the Harris-Trump debate.Fox News: A Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited, and Mark J. Rozell is quoted, in an article about Vice President Kamala Harris leading the current election polls in Virginia. The poll is cited in similar stories in the Richmond Times-DispatchVirginia Public MediaWVTF (Virginia’s Public Radio), and New York Post.

Axios Richmond: Picks up the Washington Post article in which a Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited, and Mark J. Rozell is quoted, in an article on Vice President Kamala Harris leading the current election polls in Virginia.

Newsweek: Jennifer N. Victor is quoted in an article analyzing how Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential debate performance could impact her campaign.

State News (Michigan): Jim Finkelstein says university board members are not in the business of doing favors for their boss’s kids.

Heraldo USA: Bill Schneider comments on the U.S. political divide between traditional conservatives and progressives.

Yahoo! News (video option): Picks up Fox 5 News story in which David Ramadan is interviewed on the upcoming debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

Virginia Mercury: Mark J. Rozell comments on the inevitability and convenience of early voting.

Washington Post (audio option): A Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited and Mark J. Rozell is quoted in an article on Vice President Kamala Harris leading the current election polls in Virginia.

Channel News Asia (audio option): William Schneider is quoted in an article analyzing the first Harris-Trump debate.

The Washington Informer: Michael K. Fauntroy is quoted in an article highlighting the significance of the 2024 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation National Town Hall. 

Ms. Magazine: Bonnie Stabile writes an op-ed on Tiffany Shlain’s feminist art and its impact in promoting democracy, women’s rights, and public action.

Yahoo! News: Picks up Gregory Koblentz’s quotes to Reason, in an op-ed about the U.S. government’s role in funding pandemic-related studies.

The Daily Progress (Charlottesville, VA): A Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited in an op-ed about Virginia’s political landscape.

Al Jazeera: Michael Fauntroy discusses the fallout from the latest assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

WTVR-TV6 (local CBS affiliate in Richmond, VA, video option): A Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited, showing that a majority of Virginia voters support banning cellphone use in public schools. Also in WRIC-TV8 (local ABC affiliate in Richmond, VA). Similar story in Axios Richmond.

En Segundos (Panama; translation may be required): A Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited, highlighting that undecided voters felt Vice President Kamala Harris performed better in the recent U.S. presidential debate.

Route Fifty: In the trade publication for state and local government leaders, Alan Shark wonders if there is generative AI fatigue.

24 Horas (translation may be needed): Jo-Marie Burt explains developments in U.S. elections to a national Chilean TV audience.

AL Jazeera (video): Jennifer N. Victor discusses the Harris-Trump U.S. presidential election debate. Victor starts at the 5:09 mark. Also in The Inside Story podcast where Victor starts at 2:16 mark.

Middle East Institute: Omid Shokri op-eds on developments in Azerbaijan’s “green shift” as COP29 draws near.

FOX 5: David Ramadan goes on the air to discuss the presidential debate.

The Journal Gazette: A Washington Post-Schar School poll on the validity and acceptance of the 2020 election results is cited in an article about ongoing concerns about election integrity.

Homeland Security Today: Mahmut Cengiz writes an op-ed examining the role of Turkish human smuggling networks in facilitating illegal migration to the U.S.

HR Brew: Catherine Maclean’s work on paid sick leave is covered in a human resources industry publication.

The National Interest: Mark N. Katz writes an op-ed analyzing how Ukraine’s occupation of Kursk might impact Putin’s strategic position.

El Tiempo Latino (Spain; subscription may be required): A Washington Post-Schar School poll is cited, showing Vice President Kamala Harris leading in Virginia, in an article highlighting the endorsement of Harris by the first Hispanic female governor in New Mexico.

Quincy Institute (video): Ellen Laipson participates in the think tank’s “What If Iran Gets the Bomb?” panel.

Lamula (translation may be needed): Jo-Marie Burt reflects on Peru’s efforts to hold its former president accountable for crimes and civil rights violations.