July Fri, 2015
The American Governor: Power, Constraint, and Leadership in The States
“This book brings together a broad range of research on governors in the American states, examining governors as potentially powerful leaders who are subject to a range of constraints, as well as considering how individual governors may choose leadership paths that either enhance or detract from that power.” The book includes chapters on research conducted under grants from ECAG. Eagleton contributors to this book include: Saladin Ambar (chapter 8), Ashley Koning (chapter 10) and John Weingart (chapter 11).
May Wed, 2015
Electing Women of Color: The Role of Campaign Trainings
Campaign trainings have proliferated in recent years and seem to play a disproportionate role in women’s election to office. By examining perceptions of the barriers facing women of color and by identifying the mechanisms by which the New Jersey Ready to Run® Diversity Initiative, a program of the Center for American Women and Politics, seek to help women, this article sheds light on the status of women candidates of color and the role of campaign trainings more generally.
December Wed, 2014
Navigating Gendered Terrain: Stereotypes and Strategy in Political Campaigns
“From the presidential level down, men and women who run for political office confront different electoral realities. In her study, Navigating Gendered Terrain, Kelly Dittmar investigates how gender influences the campaign strategy and behavior of candidates today.” Written by Center for American Women and Politics scholar Kelly Dittmar.
July Thu, 2014
Malcolm X at Oxford Union: Racial Politics in a Global Era
“In 1964 Malcolm X was invited to debate at the Oxford Union Society at Oxford University. The topic of debate that evening was the infamous phrase from Barry Goldwater's 1964 Republican Convention speech: ‘Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice; moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.’" Written by Eagleton faculty and Eagleton Center on the American Governor scholar Saladin Ambar.