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'Bright Circle’ illuminates role of women in American intellectual tradition
A University of Kansas researcher sketches the lives of "Five Remarkable Women" who founded America’s first homegrown literary, philosophical movement before being overshadowed by the male writers they inspired.
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Tue, 01/21/2025
Study: SEC's IPO review process outdated, creating unnecessary bottlenecks
A study by a KU associate professor of law outlines how the Securities and Exchange Commission's process for companies to go public is outdated and inefficient, adding months to the IPO cycle. As the climate for addressing inefficient regulations heats up, the SEC's initial public offering process could make for a promising target, Alexander Platt writes.
Tue, 12/17/2024
New book explores cost of holding elections, how and why spending varies widely from state to state
"A Republic If You Can Afford It," a new book by a University of Knasas researcher and colleagues, explores how much it costs to hold elections across the country. The book is published by Cambridge University Press as part of its Cambridge Elements Series.
Wed, 12/11/2024
Relationship between propaganda and public reexamined through new research
In a new paper, Anton Shirikov, assistant professor of political science at the University of Kansas, outlines how propaganda reinforces regime support and builds trust through identity-consistent messages. But the analysis also indicates that autocrats are more constrained by public opinion than previously thought.
Tue, 11/26/2024
History and philosophy of materialism explored in new book
John Symons, professor of philosophy at the University of Kansas, offers an in-depth look at materialism — the idea that all facts, events and objects are dependent on or reducible to physical processes. This multiauthor work features 31 chapters that explore its fascinating history, from the ancient world through the 21st century.
Tue, 11/19/2024
Global spread of populism threatens acceptance of constitutional court decisions, researcher says
In a new paper, Robert Rohrschneider, the Sir Robert Worcester Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of Kansas, finds that populist citizens now judge constitutional courts that make decisions on controversial issues with the same skepticism as other political institutions. And their willingness to restrict its authority is increasing.
Thu, 11/07/2024
Abuses by state police should not be tried under same framework as municipal cases, research suggests
A KU professor of law has laid out an argument for holding state police agencies responsible for constitutional rights abuses that is different than litigating cases against municipal agencies. Sharon Brett provides the outline for getting injunctions to stem both individual abuses and to prevent future abuses.
Tue, 11/05/2024
Studies examine forced labor 'revolution,' help define digital trade
Raj Bhala, an international trade law expert at KU, has published two studies that examine the forced labor "revolution" in American trade policy and helps define the emerging area of digital trade.
Wed, 10/30/2024
New book on water law examines growing legal trend of access to water as a human right
“Water Law: Concepts and Insights, 2nd Edition” provides an overview of case law, understanding of where water law is currently, including an analysis of the emerging trend of access to water in the United States as a human right.
Tue, 10/08/2024
People who know ‘compromised’ gun owner more supportive of red flag laws, survey finds
In a new paper, Margaret Kelley, KU professor of American studies, finds that adults who believe they know a “compromised” gun owner (for example, dangerous, mentally ill or suffering dementia) tend to be much more supportive of “red flag” laws, regardless of political underpinnings.
Mon, 09/23/2024
New patient-centered ethical theory honored with Philosopher’s Annual inclusion
A paper by Brad Cokelet, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Kansas, was included in the esteemed Philosopher’s Annual, which gathers the top 10 articles during the year in the field of philosophy. Cokelet’s paper titled “Competitive Virtue Ethics and Narrow Morality” introduces a new form of patient-centered virtue ethics.
Mon, 06/03/2024
Authenticity on the job dramatically benefits trans workers, study shows
A new survey of 206 transgender and nonbinary workers shows dramatic improvements in job and life satisfaction when they are able to communicate about their authentic selves on the job. "This is not incremental; it's huge," said study co-author Cameron Piercy, KU associate professor of communication studies.
Thu, 05/23/2024
New grant will fund study on preemption's effects on health, economic disparities in Kansas City
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute’s Policies for Action program has awarded more than $382,000 to researchers at KU and the National Academy of Public Administration for a study of how preemptive public policies may contribute to economic insecurity and health inequities in the Kansas City area.
Mon, 05/06/2024
Accountability standards based on rules of democracy needed in times of rising political violence, scholar argues
Populism, violence and democratic backsliding are all reasons to establish accountability standards for government administrators and public administration scholars, a KU professor writes in new work for the journal Public Administration Review.
Fri, 05/03/2024
Religious demographic change shifts support toward Christian nationalism, study finds
In a new study, a KU professor of political science examines the rise in Christian nationalism. “This paper reveals that a big part of what’s driving support for Christian nationalism is in fact this fear and anxiety over religious demographic change and not specifically about racial demographic change.”
Thu, 03/14/2024
Study finds media coverage focused on Katherine Johnson's achievements, treated discrimination as past problem
An analysis of media coverage following Katherine Johnson's death found the NASA mathematician made famous by "Hidden Figures" was portrayed mostly for her accomplishments. However, coverage failed to recognize the discrimination she faced.
Wed, 03/06/2024
Study: SCOTUS created two-tier health care system with Dobbs decision
A KU professor co-wrote new research showing that the Supreme Court's refusal to connect the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision to gender-based ramifications resulted in the creation of a system of health care that exacerbates existing disparities in health care.
Thu, 02/01/2024
Study: International organizations take oversimplified approach to understanding domestic violence in Nepal
Essentialist approaches to understanding domestic violence in Nepal paint the nation with a broad brush, ignoring the fact that Nepal is an incredibly diverse country, according to KU researchers.