Category Archives: Media

Executive Orders Project: Immigration- Latest Trump Administration Actions May Affect Local Colleges and Universities (FXBG Advance)

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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Biden Receives Cancer Diagnosis (CTV News Canada)

“It was very gracious of President Trump to offer his best wishes to former President Biden during this difficult time,” said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington. “Let’s hope that other commentators can follow his lead.”

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)

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.”

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