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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.

Report: Va. First Lady Maureen McDonnell Used PAC Money for Clothing (WTOP)

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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

  • Political donors favoring constitutional changes (Richmond Times-Dispatch) September 4, 2026
  • Iran War Weighs on Virginia Beach Voters in Key House Race (The New York Times) September 1, 2026
  • Maryland Voters Express Growing Hostility to Data Centers (WMAL) September 1, 2026
  • Dr. Farnsworth’s International Programs September 1, 2026
  • U.S. Supreme Court Allows Trump White House Rebuilding Project to Proceed (CTV News Canada) September 1, 2026
  • Farnsworth Discusses Politics in Newsweek September 1, 2026
  • Virginia officials say donations aren’t influencing their views on Dominion-NextEra merger (WVTF) August 29, 2026
  • Maryland Mid-term Election Poll (WMAL) August 29, 2026
  • Trump reveals $850M war chest, says he’ll use it to support ‘good’ Republican candidates (BizPac Review) August 29, 2026
  • Trump Eyes Venezuelan Oil for the U.S. Market (CTV News Canada) August 29, 2026

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