Dr. Stephen Farnsworth, speaking for himself as a longtime UMW professor and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies, told the Advance that in his experience, “Students learn a lot about politics and culture from talking with each other in class and on campus about their own experiences and backgrounds. International students can add greatly to the richness of the college experience for everyone, both in the classroom and beyond.”
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Musk Leaves Trump Administration, Sort of (CTV News Canada)
Biden Receives Cancer Diagnosis (CTV News Canada)
Va. GOP congressman’s scrutiny on federal cuts, job losses needs company from other Republicans (Virginia Mercury)
As the continued federal government cutbacks are materializing, "people are getting really worried about how that affects them,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington. Congressman Wittman's recent public statement, “speaks to the effectiveness of public opinion in shaping” the policies of lawmakers, Farnsworth said.
Va. GOP congressman’s scrutiny on federal cuts, job losses needs company from other Republicans (Virginia Mercury) Virginia House clerk rejects three of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s vetoes (Virginia Mercury)
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington, believes the dispute could “end up in the courts, like just about everything these days.”
Virginia House clerk rejects three of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s vetoes (Virginia Mercury) Democrats reach historic goal: A full slate in Virginia House races (Virginia Mercury)
The historic sweep could also pay off strategically, said Stephen Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington.
“This is a big development from the perspective of turnout,” Farnsworth said. “Even in districts where you’re not going to win, you’re going to help pump up the vote for your party, and that can help statewide candidates.”

