Faculty in the Media

Dallas Morning News February 28, 2022

Texas Gov. Abbott: Agencies must investigate gender-affirming care for trans kids as ‘child abuse’

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article about Attorney General Ken Paxton's opinion and Governor Abbott's directive that transgender children receiving gender-affirming care are investigated as "child abuse" cases.

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Vivarae News February 16, 2022

In Texas, Prisons Without Air Conditioning Are Getting Hotter

Professor Ariel Dulitzky is quoted in an article about advocating for air conditioning in Texas prisons.

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Marketplace February 15, 2022

Congress OKs bill to prohibit forced arbitration in sexual harassment and assault cases

Professor Erik Encarnacion is quoted in an article about the passing of a bill prohibiting forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment and assault.

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The New Republic February 13, 2022

The Constitution was meant to guard against oligarchy

Professor William Forbath's book, The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution, discusses the Constitution in a "rousing and authoritative" study, according to a review in The New Republic.

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Deseret News February 13, 2022

Office for Civil Rights dismisses complaint against BYU

Professor Steven Collis is quoted in an article about BYU's religious exemption from certain Title IX requirements leading to a dismissal of a complaints that the school treats students involved in same- sex relationships differently.

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Austin Monitor February 13, 2022

Council eyes new protections for renters

Professor Heather Way's report about tenants' rights in Texas cities was cited in an article about new protections for Austin renters.

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The Millions February 11, 2022

The Lost Art of Not Knowing Something

Dean Ward Farnsworth's book, "The Socratic Method: A Practitioner's Handbook," is reviewed as being "learned, erudite, and elegant."

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Newsweek February 10, 2022

Democrats See Path for Kamala Harris to Reshape Her Vice Presidency in 2022

Professor Denise Gilman is quoted in an article about Vice President Kamala Harris' attempts to tackle difficult issues, including those related to immigration.

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Newsweek February 10, 2022

Democrats See Path for Kamala Harris to Reshape Her Vice Presidency in 2022

Professor Denise Gilman speaks on the administration's approach to immigration in a story about Vice President Kamala Harris reshaping her political brand.

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KUT February 9, 2022

Trying to buy a home in Austin? So are investors.

Professor Heather Way is quoted in an article about the increased competitiveness of the Austin housing market due to the amount of investors trying to buy homes in addition to potential homeowners.

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The Dallas Morning News February 9, 2022

Inside secret grand jury rooms in Dallas, witnesses are warned not to discuss race

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article about signs in grand jury rooms that tell witnesses not to mention race during their testimony.

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Boston Globe February 9, 2022

Justice Breyer’s replacement could be a former clerk he considers family

Professor Erin Busby is quoted in an article about potential Supreme Court candidate Ketanji Brown Jackson.

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