Experts
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Expert: State constitutional amendments on the 2018 ballot in 29 states
John Dinan, a Wake Forest University politics professor and author of the book State Constitutional Politics: Governing by Amendment in the American States is available to comment on amendments appearing on the 2018 ballot in North Carolina and in 28 other states.
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Father-daughter expert: Steve Jobs’ daughter’s new book offers lessons on forgiveness
In her biting new memoir Small Fry, Lisa Brennan-Jobs, daughter of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, paints a portrait of her father that is far from flattering. Brennan-Jobs’ forgiveness of her father’s flaws and reportedly cruel behavior, leaves some perplexed – but not Linda Nielsen, a nationally renowned expert on father-daughter relationships.
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Expert Available: Trump Administration’s changes to the Clean Power Plan
The Trump Administration is expected to announce a proposed replacement rule for the Clean Power Plan this week. Stan Meiburg, director of Wake Forest University’s graduate programs in sustainability, is available to discuss the expected rollback of regulations and the likely effects of the proposed changes.
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Expert available: State constitutional amendments in North Carolina
John Dinan, a Wake Forest University politics professor and author of the book “State Constitutional Politics: Governing by Amendment in the American States,” can provide context and comment on amendments to the North Carolina Constitution the legislature is considering for placement on the 2018 ballot.
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Expert available on the U.S. role in the Holocaust
Barry Trachtenberg, Wake Forest Rubin Presidential Chair of Jewish History and author of “The United States and the Nazi Holocaust” is available to comment on the Holocaust, its lasting effects, and how it is taught and talked about in America.
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WFU expert available to comment on Billy Graham’s life
Wake Forest University Divinity School Professor Bill Leonard said the Rev. Billy Graham was “the most enduring and perhaps the most beloved preacher in American religious history.” Leonard is available to talk about the impact Graham has had on American religion and culture. Graham died today at age 99.
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Coping with tragedy: Counselor offers strategies after Florida shooting
In the wake of the deadly mass shooting in Florida, Wake Forest Counseling Professor Samuel Gladding offers suggestions for how to cope with tragedy.
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Amazon, Berkshire and JPMorgan plan for health care consolidation
Amazon.com, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan announced plans yesterday to combine forces to manage employees’ health care, with a claim that they will develop technological solutions for simplified, high-quality healthcare. These companies represent over 1 million employees and huge potential resources, of both finances and experience, to make this happen.
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Women can (and should) seek male mentors in the post-#MeToo workplace
In the post-#MeToo workplace, women may feel reluctant or uncomfortable about initiating a mentoring relationship with a male colleague.
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Changes and uncertainty in ACA likely to impact enrollment
Today is the first day health insurance exchanges begin enrollment through the Affordable Care Act’s Healthcare.gov. Wake Forest University health economics expert Christina Marsh Dalton says the shorter enrollment time, the reduction in advertising budget from $100M to 10M and the increased premiums are likely to impact enrollment.
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