Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, "Disinformation, the News Media, and U.S. Presidential Elections," at the University of Warsaw in Poland. The talk was derived from portions of Dr. Farnsworth's recently published co-authored book, book, Producing News in a Time of Disinformation: Information Evaluation Strategies for Journalists and News Consumers. Dr. Farnsworth is serving in Poland as a Spring 2024 Fulbright Distinguished Scholar.
Dr. Farnsworth was also quoted in a number of media reports, including those below.
‘Bipartisanship’ fizzled in General Assembly this session
Another point of contention among lawmakers is establishing a regulated cannabis market. Democrats may have to wait for a new governor before making progress on cannabis, according to Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington. “This governor hasn’t shown much interest in coming up with a cannabis plan … and the Democrats in the legislature may very well wait it out for a subsequent governor’s cannabis plan,” Farnsworth said. Read more.
‘Bipartisanship’ fizzled in General Assembly this session
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Although the North American economy is in good condition, this does not translate into support for Biden (Cronicas)
The fact that both have previously been heads of state is something quite peculiar. According to Stephen Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington, this “levels the battleground quite a bit, because they both have experience campaigning for the presidency.” However, this has the downside that “it will be very difficult for campaigns to persuade new voters,” since “people already have a very clear idea of which candidate they prefer.” Read more.
These City Councils Are Changing Their Public Comment Rules as Gaza Ceasefire Debates Dominate (Next City)
Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington, says the new restrictions highlight the “difficult balancing act” facing municipalities. “The bigger question for these cities is, do they really want to be making it more difficult for citizens to engage with elected officials?” Farnsworth says. “It’s a key measure to get a sense of the public’s pulse, so to speak, if you can have these vibrant comment periods.” Read more.
Amid calls for Gaza ceasefire, Richmond City Council restricts public comment (VPM)
Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, told VPM News/Next City the new restrictions highlight the “difficult balancing act” facing municipalities. “The bigger question for these cities is, do they really want to be making it more difficult for citizens to engage with elected officials?” Farnsworth said. “It’s a key measure to get a sense of the public’s pulse, so to speak, if you can have these vibrant comment periods.” Read more.
“Gov. Youngkin did not make any progress on his arena deal because he did not make all that much of an effort to compromise with the Democratic majorities in the legislature,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington. “When you want something more than the other side does, you have to meet them more than halfway. He didn’t do that.”
Budget deadlines loom for Youngkin, Democrats (Dogwood) 
