Experts
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Robert Mueller named special counsel
Katy Harriger, author of “The Special Prosecutor in American Politics,” can comment on the appointment of a special counsel for an investigation of ties between the Trump campaign and the Russian government.
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HB2: one year later
With the first anniversary of the passage of North Carolina House Bill 2 (HB2) approaching this week, several Wake Forest experts are available to comment on the original legislation, appeal proposals, court challenges and the impact on the state.
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Pros penalized off the tee at The Masters are more likely to take risks
Research by Wake Forest University sports economist Todd McFall suggests that a faction of players beginning holes with penalty strokes will regularly take greater risks in their subsequent shots to avoid any additional strokes—a decision predicted by behavioral economics that can lead to disastrous consequences for golfers’ performances.
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Special prosecutor: Answer for investigation of Trump ties to Russia?
Katy Harriger, author of The Special Prosecutor in American Politics, can comment on the possible appointment of a special prosecutor for an investigation of ties between the Trump campaign and the Russian government. Harriger, professor and chair of the politics and international affairs department at Wake Forest University, says this may not be the best…
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The effects of repealing the Affordable Care Act in NC
What would potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act mean for North Carolina? Hana Brown, associate professor of sociology at Wake Forest University, says it would be disastrous. Brown studies the political consequences of social inequality and state welfare policymaking.
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Trump surpasses expectations in address to Congress
Wake Forest’s Allan Louden, an expert in political communication, presidential rhetoric and argumentation theory, is available for comment on Donald Trump’s speech to Congress last night.
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Experts Available: Refugees seek citizenship and community
As state and federal lawyers argue over President Donald Trump’s travel and refugee ban, Winston-Salem is already home to approximately 300 families who have left their country in hopes of earning U.S. citizenship.
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Under threat of NCAA Championship pullouts, HB2 effects compound
North Carolina could lose dozens of NCAA championship events if legislation limiting protections for the LGBT community isn’t repealed. Absent a full repeal of HB2, championships may be pulled through 2022.
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Keeping post-election peace at holiday gatherings
Keeping the post-election peace when families gather for the holidays may be challenging this year, said Samuel T. Gladding, professor of counseling at Wake Forest University.
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WFU counseling expert: How to deal with post-election stress
Wake Forest University Professor Sam Gladding, who has taught, researched and written about counseling for more than 30 years, offers some tips for dealing with post-election stress – regardless of how you cast your ballot.
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