Faculty in the Media

Weatherford Democrat October 19, 2023

School voucher supporters and opponents debate public school funding, private school accountability

Education and Law Professor Norma Cantú advises against making significant changes to public schools–such as prioritized education savings accounts (vouchers), public school funding, and private school accountability–during the Texas Legislature's short special session timeline.  

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Psychology Today October 17, 2023

Who Thrives in a World of Deepfakes and Misinformation?

Dean Bobby Chesney's paper "Deep Fakes: A Looming Challenge for Privacy, Democracy, and National Security" is referenced in an article about the "liar's dividend"–or disputing the validity of real evidence–following the increase of AI-generated content.

More of: Robert M Chesney

CNN October 16, 2023

Supreme Court allows Biden administration to continue fully enforcing ghost gun regulations

Professor Steve Vladeck comments on the Supreme Court's decision to allow the Biden administration to continue regulating ghost guns as firearms.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

Houston Landing October 13, 2023

Lee, Garcia ask city to block Whitmire from using campaign investments to fund mayoral run

Professor Randall Erben commented on the use of stock sales in campaign finance in a new story about a Houston mayoral candidate's plan to apply stock proceeds to his campaign.

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Bloomberg Law October 11, 2023

Fifth Circuit Judge Adds Alternate Majority Opinion to Dissent

Adjunct professor Stacy Rogers Sharp weighs in on the unusual formatting of a dissenting opinion by Judge Jerry E. Smith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in a death penalty case.

More of: Stacy Rogers Sharp

Native America Calling October 11, 2023

Native domestic violence spotlight

In an episode of "Native America Calling," Professor Jeana Lungwitz speaks on the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court session, where justices will hear arguments against a law that prevents people with domestic violence restraining orders from possessing guns.

More of: Jeana A Lungwitz

Swimming World Magazine October 9, 2023

Motivational Monday: 20 Quotes to Provide Inspiration and Help You Through Tough Times

A classic quote from Professor Ward Farnsworth about the science of words and why inspirational quotes can be so moving is referenced.

More of: Ward Farnsworth

KXAN October 6, 2023

Texas lawmakers to reconsider banning private employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccine

Director of Advocacy Programs Mike Golden raises questions about Texas lawmakers' forthcoming legislation to ban private employers from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations, including whether exceptions will be granted for certain businesses such as healthcare facilities.

More of: Mike Golden

Spectrum News 1 October 6, 2023

Immigration expert weighs in on effectiveness of border deterrence measures at state, federal levels

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman explains that harsh border policies don't meaningfully impact migrant flows because migrants prefer the risk of detention over the violent, dangerous situations from which they're fleeing.

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The New Yorker October 4, 2023

How Do We Survive the Constitution?

"The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution," co-authored by Professor William Forbath, was reviewed as a “wonderfully counterintuitive” book in an essay addressing the Constitution and the rise of the right.

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Fort Worth Report October 4, 2023

Fort Worth artist cuts another’s work, stirring debate on creator’s rights, free speech

William C. Conner Chair in Law Oren Bracha explains how the Visual Artists Rights Act protects artists' "moral rights" after a Fort Worth artist caused a legal controversy by destroying another artist's work in a performance piece.

More of: Oren Bracha

1A from NPR October 4, 2023

What to expect from the new Supreme Court term

Professor Steve Vladeck is a guest on a podcast to discuss the new Supreme Court term and potentially significant cases the Court will hearing.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck