There was news coverage last week that President Biden might soon issue the first veto of his presidency. How does a law get to the stage of being approved by the president—or not approved, which is a veto? According to usa.gov, here is the process (very simplified): A bill is introduced by a senator or… Continue reading Presidential Veto and Lawmaking
Category: Political Science
Voting Help: Voting for Judicial Candidates
Often people skip the judicial candidates on the ballot because they have no idea who to vote for. It is much easier to research other types of candidates. How does the average citizen know which judicial candidates are qualified for the job? If you live in Cook County, the Vote for Judges website makes it… Continue reading Voting Help: Voting for Judicial Candidates
Examining the War in Ukraine at 6 months (event video)
Faculty members will examine the current status and global implications of the War in Ukraine. This talk features faculty members: Josh Fulton (History), Jim McIntyre (History), Jason King (Geography), and Kevin Navratil (Political Science & Democracy Commitment). This event is organized by the MVCC Democracy Commitment.
How Misinformation can impact political processes, policymaking and election laws (Video)
This event examines the role that disinformation can play in impacting election laws and policymaking. Political Science Professor and Democracy Commitment Coordinator Kevin Navratil will explore how misinformation has influenced recent voting laws, decisions to declare land a national heritage site, anti-GMO labeling, and chemical safety laws.
January 6 Insurrection: What’s Happened Since?
PBS’ Frontline is an award-winning documentary series that is known globally for its investigative reporting of key issues facing the US and the world. Frontline has released its documentary on the January 6th insurrection and attack on the United States Capitol. This documentary has available for free online. At the one year anniversary of January… Continue reading January 6 Insurrection: What’s Happened Since?
How might psychology help us understand the rise of extremism and belief in conspiracy theories?
Join psychology professors Mitchell Baker, Dr. Laura Lauzen-Collins, and Nick Shizas as they explore psychology concepts that help us better understand the rise of extremism and belief in conspiracy theories. Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts Download the MP3 audio: http://lib.morainevalley.edu/public/eventpodcasts/15-24_2021_libraryevents.mp3
Examining the relationship between pandemics, extremism, mistrust, and the rejection of authorities
Join history professors Merri Fefles-Dunkle, Josh Fulton, and Jim McIntrye as they explore the role of the state throughout history to help us understand the connection between pandemics and the rise in extremism, mistrust, and rejection of authorities. This event is organized by the MVCC Democracy Commitment. Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts… Continue reading Examining the relationship between pandemics, extremism, mistrust, and the rejection of authorities
1919 author, Eve L. Ewing, on Charter Schools
If you’ve been following our One Book, One College programming this year, you already know Eve L. Ewing, author of 1919 and other books and articles. A couple of weeks ago, her opinion piece, Can We Stop Fighting about Charter Schools? was published in The New York Times. As a sociologist and educator, she is… Continue reading 1919 author, Eve L. Ewing, on Charter Schools
Blame it on the media: The erosion of trust and truth, and what we can do about it (Video)
We love to blame “the media” for all of society’s ills. It’s true that trends in the news media have contributed to where we are today: divided, uncivil, unable to agree on the most basic facts. But trust in the media was declining long before claims of “fake news” and labeling the press as “the… Continue reading Blame it on the media: The erosion of trust and truth, and what we can do about it (Video)
Civil unrest in the U.S. Is the worst behind us or ahead of us? (video)
The United States has experienced significant civil unrest in the past year. Please join our panel as we examine the landscape of the past year, potential domestic threats in the future, and police and community relations. Panel members will include: Dr. John Roman: Senior Fellow of Economics, Justice and Society at NORC at the University… Continue reading Civil unrest in the U.S. Is the worst behind us or ahead of us? (video)