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Stephen J. Farnsworth, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus of Political Science, focusing on the mass media, the presidency and Virginia politics

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Stephen J. Farnsworth, Ph.D.

Farnsworth Comments in National and World News

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of UMW’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, has been quoted in several national and world news stories: Virginia Republican in close race now backs ‘red flag’ gun bill (The Washington Post) Trump steps up attack on Congresswoman (CTV News Canada) Presidential Health, a private or public matter? (Revista Credencial)  Democrats see boost in fundraising (Chesterfield Observer)
This entry was posted in Center for Leadership and Media Studies, Department of Political Science and International Affairs, Professional Notes, sfarnswo on August 17, 2019 by Steve.

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Stephen Farnsworth Stephen J. Farnsworth is Professor Emeritus of Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Mary Washington. Dr. Farnsworth is the author or co-author of nine books on the presidency, the mass media, public opinion and journalism. He also has received the Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
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NEW BOOK: Producing News in a Time of Disinformation: Information Evaluation Strategies for Journalists and News Consumers

By Stephen J. Farnsworth and Michael Mirny
This book is designed for journalists, journalism students, and others who wish to learn more about disinformation, including how to identify false information and how to counter it.

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Mary Washington’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies supports faculty and student study of political leadership and the mass media.  Please consider providing financial support to this important Mary Washington program via this contribution link.

Recent Posts

  • Farnsworth Lectures on Research Techniques in Political Communication October 16, 2026
  • ‘Shoved down their throats’: Americans don’t want data centers in their backyards — and their electric bills show why. (Moneywise) October 15, 2026
  • Warner seeks a final term as Mizusawa makes his case for change (Virginia Mercury) October 14, 2026
  • Why data centers are becoming a top economic issue ahead of this fall’s midterms (WTOP) October 14, 2026
  • Dems Might Just Have a Shot in This Very Unlikely District (The New Republic) October 13, 2026
  • US midterms 2026: Why AI data centers, power bills and water use are becoming local election issues (The Economic Times) October 13, 2026
  • Vindman faces crowded field and economic pressures in Virginia’s 7th District Congressional race (Virginia Mercury) October 13, 2026
  • Canada Learns a Lesson—But not the one that Trump Wanted (FXBG Advance) October 13, 2026
  • President Trump Campaigns in Ohio (CTV News Canada) October 12, 2026
  • Battleground Midterm (Fox News) October 9, 2026

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