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From top left: Rod Brunson, Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. Chair of Public Life; Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Political Science; Director of Graduate Mentoring and Diversity Initiatives, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Costas Panagopoulos, Professor and Department Chair of Political Science, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Brooke Foucault Wells, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, College of Arts, Media, and Design and Pat Williams, University Distinguished Professor of Law and Humanities, School of Law and College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Screenshots by Northeastern University

One way to root out racial injustice on the ground and on social media? Consequences, say Northeastern experts.

“Our gravely fractured nation is at a crossroads once again and does not have the luxury of waiting,” says criminology professor Rod K. Brunson in the aftermath of riots at the Capitol. He discussed the ideological forces behind the siege with fellow Northeastern faculty members.

by Hillary Chabot January 28, 2021

3Qs: What can we expect in the new congressional session?

The latest legislative session is only hours old, but already wrought with controversy. Nicholas Beauchamp, an expert in U.S. politics, says this is only the beginning, and advises onlookers to keep an eye out for tension, discord, and the deployment of unconventional political tactics over the coming year.

by Molly Callahan January 5, 2017

September 19, 2012 - Journalism Professor Alan Schroeder teaches primarily in the area of visual journalism.

Take 5: What to watch for in the first GOP debate

Northeastern journalism professor Alan Schroeder, an expert on televised debates, discusses what he’s looking for in Thursday night’s Republican presidential primary debate and offers tips for viewers to maximize the experience.

by Greg St. Martin August 6, 2015

3Qs: A perilous deal for the president

Earlier this week, President Obama signed a bill passed by Congress that would raise the debt ceiling and avoid default. The combative negotiations that preceded the deal, however, highlighted the deep political divide in Washington. We asked Robert Gilbert, the Edward W. Brooke Professor in Northeastern's Department of Political Science, to examine the political climate in light of this deal, and what it means for the 2012 elections.

by Greg St. Martin August 3, 2011

One way to root out racial injustice on the ground and on social media? Consequences, say Northeastern experts.

3Qs: What can we expect in the new congressional session?

Take 5: What to watch for in the first GOP debate

3Qs: A perilous deal for the president

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