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Rutgers to Launch Democracy Lab to Strengthen Civic Engagement and Promote Constructive Discourse

Rutgers Today

Initiative at Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics will seek to transform today’s political culture Rutgers University leaders today announced a long-term initiative to support civic education and create broad civic engagement opportunities with a strong emphasis on student involvement and solution-focused dialogue.

Most New Jersey Voters Worry About Future of American Democracy; 6 in 10 Think Political Violence is Major Problem in U.S.

Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling

Few claim they will commit acts of political violence, but 1 in 10 say they know someone who would consider it; over half label Jan. 6 an insurrection, blame Trump for it

American activists were behind efforts to spread conspiracies with bot networks, study finds

NBC News

While disinformation is often associated with Russia, Iran or China, Americans themselves are spreading conspiracy theories designed to polarize public opinion.

This Halloween, What Are New Jersey Voters Really Afraid Of? More Than Half Say the 2024 Election.

Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling

In a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll, few citizens are proud or enthusiastic about politics today, mostly worried and angry

New Jersey Voters Are “True Blue” to Democrats, But Loyalty Fades and Uncertainty Rises in the Absence of Partisanship Down Ballot

Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling

In the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll, two-thirds say the U.S. has gone off the wrong track; while Harris is most popular in the state, many voters lack an opinion on senate candidates

Eagleton E-Newsletter: October 18, 2024

Navigating the 2024 Election, Student Opportunities and More

Eagleton holds panel featuring disinformation scholar, NPR host

The Daily Targum

On Wednesday, the Eagleton Institute of Politics hosted a program titled "Navigating the News in the 2024 Election," featuring Michel Martin and Nina Jankowicz. Martin is a journalist and host of National Public Radio's "Morning Edition." Jankowicz is the co-founder and chief executive officer of the American Sunlight Project, which works to expose and prevent disinformation campaigns.

Eagleton Institute Supports Eight Scientists in Bridging the Gap Between Science and Politics

Meet the eight science fellows who are currently working alongside New Jersey political officials to make science-informed public policy decisions thanks to the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship.  

Meet the 2024 Rutgers-Eagleton Washington Internship Award Recipients

This year, the Rutgers-Eagleton Washington Internship Award provided nine Rutgers University undergraduate students with the support to pursue public service and government internships in Washington, D.C.

Celest Maloy to be sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson Tuesday night

KSLTV

Maloy is the fifth woman to represent Utah in the U.S. House of Representatives, and her swearing-in will set new records for the number of women in Congress, 151; women in the House, 126; Republican women in Congress, 43; and Republican women in the House, 34, according to the Center for American Women and Politics.

‘Promise of better days’ Celeste Maloy takes congressional oath of office

Maloy is the fifth woman to represent Utah in the U.S. House of Representatives, and her swearing-in will set new records for the number of women in Congress, 151; women in the House, 126; Republican women in Congress, 43; and Republican women in the House, 34, according to the Center for American Women and Politics.

Florida Gov. DeSantis Vs. California Gov. Newsom: The Great Red, Blue State Debate

Kristoffer Shields of the Eagleton Center on the American Governor at Rutgers University emphasizes the changing perception of governors, stating, “The governor has long been an underappreciated center of power in US politics, but that changed a little bit during COVID.”