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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 the News

Farnsworth Comments in the News

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently commented on the following news stories:

 

Youngkin takes office with immediate focus on education, thrilling some and terrifying others (The Washington Post)

Millions of parents lose Child Tax Credit money–President Biden’s first year in office wins and losses–Fish that can drive cars (KNX In Depth)

Some Va. school systems say they’ll ignore Youngkin’s masking order (WTOP)

Charlottesville has a new mayor — but remember, the mayor’s not the one in charge here (Charlottesville Tomorrow)

This entry was posted in Department of Political Science, Professional Notes, sfarnswo on January 14, 2022 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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Center for Leadership & Media Studies

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.

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