NJCU Political Science Department

Campus is coming to life... be sure to register for your fall courses and get vaccinated.

Finals week is fast approaching. For those so engaged, a helpful tip is to browse through the whole exam before actually starting it. It helps get the mind in gear and actually ends up saving some time.

Finals week is fast approaching. For those so engaged, a helpful tip is to browse through the whole exam before actually starting it. It helps get the mind in gear and actually ends up saving some time.

We're getting to that time of year... buckle down and get the work done well before any due dates; try not to let the first draft and the final draft be the same draft. Same goes with presentations. Get it done and practice (not memorize) but get comfortable speaking aloud (an audience, even a virtual one, can be more nerve wracking that you may expect). Being prepared calms the jitters.

We're getting to that time of year... buckle down and get the work done well before any due dates; try not to let the first draft and the final draft be the same draft. Same goes with presentations. Get it done and practice (not memorize) but get comfortable speaking aloud (an audience, even a virtual one, can be more nerve wracking that you may expect). Being prepared calms the jitters.

We are pleased to announce that the NJCU delegation of the National Model United Nations Conference won an Honorable Mention Delegation award at this year’s (virtual) conference.

Under the tutelage of Prof. Ning Liao, the award winning delegation included

· GA1 Committee: Frank Just, Alan Tiburcio

· GA2 Committee: Diana Concepcion, Fiona Moore

· GA3 Committee: Arisha Andha, Mariam Boules

· UN Environment Assembly: Hana Katz (Head Delegate), Gisselle Hernandez

· Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: Hector Cabrera

Spring has sprung on the urban oasis that is NJCU. Beautiful day on campus. Get your shots, wear your mask, and visit when you can.

Spring is on the way! New Jersey also just announced new vaccine eligibility guidelines... here’s hoping we can all be back on campus soon. Stay safe.

For those of you engaged in midterms... preparation beats parkour. Good luck!

For those of you engaged in midterms... preparation beats parkour. Good luck!

The Republican revolt against democracy, explained in 13 charts — Vox

Some excellent political science research making its way out of academia. For our majors, when friends and family ask what you’re studying and why, articles like this are good to have on hand. https://apple.news/AcvRy6F6hQR6Hj7SxNTE9gw

The Republican revolt against democracy, explained in 13 charts — Vox The Trump years revealed a dark truth: The Republican Party is no longer committed to democracy. These charts tell the story.

Opinion | How Long Can Democracy Survive QAnon and Its Allies?

An interesting op-ed piece in today's NYT featuring some work of political scientists weighing on improving American democracy. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/10/opinion/democracy-qanon.html

Opinion | How Long Can Democracy Survive QAnon and Its Allies? Politicians and political scientists wonder if there are electoral reforms that might blunt the lunacy.

“Spring” semester is underway.

We hope your semester is off to a great start. We’re working on some changes to our office suite to welcome you back when things return to something like the old normal. In the meantime, keep your masks on, maintain social distance, and register for your vaccine. Check your county or municipality websites for details.

'The New Dawn Blooms': Poet Amanda Gorman Recites 'The Hill We Climb'

In case you missed it... https://www.npr.org/sections/inauguration-day-live-updates/2021/01/20/958743170/poet-amanda-gorman-reads-the-hill-we-climb

'The New Dawn Blooms': Poet Amanda Gorman Recites 'The Hill We Climb' The 22-year-old composed a poem that acknowledges the recent insurrection attempt, but turns toward hope. America "isn't broken but simply unfinished," she said.

It's hard not to argue that this is just an amazing time to be studying political science. https://www.nytimes.com/

It's hard not to argue that this is just an amazing time to be studying political science. https://www.nytimes.com/

Don’t be fooled... spring semester is just around the corner. We have a few open in some sections... register and get ‘em before they’re gone.

Well, at least one perk of virtual classes is you don’t need to worry about the stress of in class finals. Hang in, all so engaged.

Final exam week begins today. The Department hopes for smooth sailing to all of you so engaged in the process.

It’s calm on campus ...but don’t let the serenity distract from the end of semester crunch looming. Stay focused, stay connected, and wrap things up successfully.

Serene campus as we wait for the ballots to be counted.

In addition to the presidential election, we also have all 435 seats in the House and 35 seats in the Senate at stake tonight. This infographic shows the demographic breakdown of the current Congress by party and compared to the US population overall.

Election Day today in the US of A! Post your electoral college predictions in the comments. Our department chair, Prof. Moran, kicks it off with his.

The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror Lists 50 Reasons Not to Vote Trump

Remember to vote... https://youtu.be/Isp_KJY9RZU

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What To Do if You Encounter Voter Intimidation

For anyone planning to vote in person, some helpful points here on how to spot voter intimidation and how to respond if you do: https://campaignlegal.org/update/what-do-if-you-encounter-voter-intimidation

campaignlegal.org You have a right to vote, and if someone is preventing you from exercising that right, speak up.

Icculus The Brave on Twitter

A question I’m quite sure students in Prof. Moran’s intro US Politics would have nailed. https://twitter.com/FirenzeMike/status/1316442837173575682?s=20

“Ummm so Amy Coney Barrett is unable to name the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment 🤔 https://t.co/rJzstauUxw”

Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society

From our friends at Pi Sigma Alpha...

How quickly will your vote be counted? A great timeline.

Vice presidential debate: Full video - CNN Video

In case you missed it, you can be a fly on the wall, or a candidate even, at last night's Vice Presidential Debate. Full video here: https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2020/10/07/vice-presidential-debate-full-video-2020-dbx-vpx.cnn

cnn.com Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) square off in the only vice presidential debate of the 2020 US election season at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City, Utah.

[10/08/20]   Just a reminder that the last day to register to vote in New Jersey is October 13. You can register online here: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register

First 2020 Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden

In case you missed it...https://youtu.be/wW1lY5jFNcQ

youtube.com President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden participate in the first 2020 presidential debate in Cleveland, OH. https://www.c-span.org/debates/

[09/01/20]   Welcome back! Just a reminder that the fall 2020 semester begins today. All Poli Sci courses are meeting virtually this semester (unless COVID conditions change dramatically). Our department will be open Tuesday/Thursday from 11 to 1. Contact our chair, Prof. Moran, via email if you have any questions/concerns. Thanks and stay safe.

Full Transcript: President Trump’s Republican National Convention Speech

In case you missed it, the full text of Donald J. Trump's acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/28/us/politics/trump-rnc-speech-transcript.html

nytimes.com Clocking in at well over an hour, and about 6,000 words, the speech was neither as shocking as his “American Carnage” inaugural address, nor as freelancing as one of his rallies.

Read the full speech: Joe Biden's remarks to the 2020 Democratic National Convention

In case you missed it...the full text of Joe Biden's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention last night. We have "Campaign 2020" and "Media and Politics" running in the fall...some seats remain. Buckle up! https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/20/politics/biden-dnc-speech-transcript/index.html

nbcnews.com Biden accepted the nomination while vowing to "overcome this season of darkness."

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We have a couple of weeks before the start of the semester, and if you're hankering for some way to fill the time til then and get in the mood, here's the full bi-partisan report from the Senate Intelligence Committee detailing the Trump campaign's involvement with Russia in the 2016 election.https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/senate-intelligence-committee-russian-interference/8cf58e574d235164/full.pdf

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When and how to vote in all 50 states

Voting information to keep on hand. Stay safe!

axios.com Understand your state's election rules and deadlines for early and absentee voting.

Opinion | John Lewis: Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation

John Lewis' farewell essay: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/opinion/john-lewis-civil-rights-america.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

nytimes.com Though I may not be here with you, I urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe.

Research Guides: Declaration of Independence: Primary Documents in American History: Introduction

The Department wishes our students, alums, and friends a safe and happy 4th of July holiday. https://guides.loc.gov/declaration-of-independence

guides.loc.gov The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. This guide provides access to digital materials at the Library of Congress, links to related external websites, and a print bibliography.

Those following along will remember that yesterday, the Second Continental Congress agreed to meet today, 3 July 1776, to resume discussion of a declaration of independence. The day opened with the delegates voting to send 3 additional battalions from Pennsylvania to help New Jersey, and they agreed on the compensation for shipwrights ($34.66/month; plus "Each man to be allowed, one ration and a half, and one half pint of rum, a day." After that, they moved to take up the Declaration, and, once again, Virginia's Benjamin Harrison moved to postpone until tomorrow. The assembly agreed to adjourn and reassemble at 9 am tomorrow to take up the Declaration.