(BPT) - It’s no secret that 2020 has been a tumultuous year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans found themselves out of work — at least temporarily — and received unemployment benefits. Others may have experienced employment changes,...
Daniel R. Birdsong, University of Dayton
Despite all the challenges to this year’s election – long lines, calls for voter intimidation, baseless claims of fraud – voting is a fundamental civil right.
As a political scientist who studies campaigns and elections,...
Jaded: Journalism with a Touch of Shade
Across a number of social media platforms the blue checkmark has become a coveted symbol of importance and legitimacy. This post focuses on Instagram specifically as I recently decided to try and get...