In The Media

National Geographic News. April 20. David Schanzer provides perspective on the Boston Marathon bombing and terrorism in this interview.

The New York Times. Apr. 18. The Boston Marathon bombings could allow President Obama to create a heightened focus on effective law enforcement. "Boston is not big enough to change the narrative about President Obama, but it might be big enough to change the public's response to terrorism," Peter Feaver said. 

The Wall Street Journal. Apr. 18. The Senate failed to expand background checks for gun purchases. This is a blow to gun control advocates, as Kristin Goss said this was perhaps the best possible opportunity for Congress to pass significant legislation. 

Yes Weekly. April 17.  A new historical marker about labor union Local 22 in Winston-Salem, which earned the African-American community a political voice said Robert Korstad.

The Boston Globe. Apr. 16. Over the past years, worries of terrorism have faded for the public. "That's just human nature. And that's good. We don't want people obsessing about being afraid - especially afraid of something that has a very, very low likelihood," said David Schanzer. 

Financial Times. Apr. 15. The proposed gun bill requires background checks to determine eligibility to purchase a gun, and anyone "adjudicated mentally defective" is unable to buy guns. "It should be noted that this is a very restrictive notion of mental illness," said Phil Cook.

The New York Times. Apr. 14. The Supreme Court's upcoming decision on single genes may not apply to most diagnostic tests or drugs. "I don't think this affects many patents that really matter to companies," said Robert Cook-Deegan.

Nature. Apr. 10. On April 15, the Supreme Court will begin hearings in order to answer the question: are human genes patentable? "Symbolically, this case is a pretty big deal. But the practical consequences of it are limited," said Robert Cook-Deegan.

American Journalism Review. April 9.  Bill Adair, creator of PolitiFact, is interviewed about his new position at Sanford.

Columbia Journalism Review. April 8. An interview with Bill Adair, creator of PolitiFact, will be the Knight Chair at Sanford this fall.

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