The Conversation: A Nazi Magazine Regularly Published Manipulated Photos and Misinformation Long Before the Age of AI
The Nazis used a mix of incendiary words and images in publications to sow the seeds of doubt among readers.
The Conversation: How Russia Employs ‘Hard Soft Power’ to Influence Overseas Media and Sow Dissent and Fear Among Foreign Populations
Research on the use of hard soft power illustrates how domestic media can be used as a tool in Russia’s propaganda playbook.
UT’s Institute of American Civics Survey Shows Urgent Need for Civics Education in Tennessee
The results of the survey illustrate a pressing need for more attention to be paid to civics instruction across the state.
Institute of American Civics Launches Civic Leadership Lecture Series
The series will bring experts from across the country to UT to examine issues and ideas foundational to American society.
The Conversation: Republicans and Democrats Consider Each Other Immoral – Even When Treated Fairly and Kindly by the Opposition
The experiments illustrate the magnitude of current political polarization in the United States, which has been increasing for at least the last four decades.
The Conversation: A Western-imposed Peace Deal in Ukraine Risks Feeding Russia’s Hunger for Land – As It Did with Serbia
Peace agreements can deliver in peace what the aggressor pursues in war: territory.
The Conversation: Biden-Xi Meeting: Six Essential Reads on What to Look Out for as US, Chinese Leaders Hold Face-to-Face Talks
It’s the first face-to-face talk between Biden and Xi in over a year.
UT Launches Grand Challenges Fellows Program
The goal of the fellows program is for students to understand how individuals can and need to work together to find solutions.
The Conversation: In Fractious Debate, GOP Candidates Find Common Ground on Cause of Inflation Woes and Need for School Choice
Between the heated exchanges, important economic and business issues were discussed – from national debt and government shutdowns to labor disputes and school choice.
Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs Launches New Research Centers
Fellows and affiliates working with the two centers represent 12 colleges and more than 20 departments at UT as well as industry, every level of government and the nonprofit sector.
Institute of American Civics Announces Constitution Day Events
This September, the Institute of American Civics at the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs is presenting programs highlighting Constitution Day.
The Conversation: Alabama Is Not the First State to Defy a Supreme Court Ruling: Three Essential Reads on Why That Matters
Public perception of the Supreme Court continues to change.