Faculty in the Media

New Orleans Public Radio December 11, 2024

Watchdog urges Louisiana to investigate crisis pregnancy center over data breach

Professor Elizabeth Sepper comments on an investigation into a breach of personal data from a Louisiana pregnancy center.

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Leadership Now December 10, 2024

The Best Leadership Books of 2024

Professor Steven Collis's recently published book "Habits of a Peacemaker" was featured in Leadership Now's list of The Best Leadership Books of 2024.

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Religion News Service December 10, 2024

Indigenous leaders bring first case under Texas’ COVID-19-era religious liberty measure

Professor John Greil comments on the potential precedent-setting impact of a case filed under the Religious Services Amendment by ceremonial leaders of the Lipan-Apache Native American Church against the City of San Antonio.

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The New York Times December 9, 2024

E.P.A. Bans Cancer-Causing Chemicals Used in Dry Cleaning

Professor Wendy Wagner notes that regulation of toxic chemicals is vulnerable to interference from politicians, who can intervene in scientific analyses needed to introduce regulations.

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NPR December 6, 2024

Crypto’s new swagger: What’s driving Bitcoin’s surge past $100,000?

Professor Henry Hu discusses the future of crypto-currency, analyzing the potential impact of regulation under the incoming administration, noting that it could both increase demand and reduce legal uncertainty.

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Texas Standard December 5, 2024

Supreme Court hears pivotal transgender health care case

Professor Tara Leigh Grove provides insight into U.S. v. Skrmetti, a Supreme Court case that will have implications for access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender teens.

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The Bond Buyer December 3, 2024

More conservative Texas Legislature tees up bills for 2025 session

Professor Randall Erben discusses the upcoming Texas legislative session, noting the likely increased filing of more movement conservative legislation and addressing pre-filed bills.

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Newsweek December 3, 2024

Should U.S. Strip Presidents of Pardon Power?

Professor Sanford Levinson provides valuable historical insight into whether presidents should have the power to pardon, and offered the idea of  a new constitutional convention where issues related to the political structures could be debated.

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The Dallas Morning News December 3, 2024

Can Texas ban masked protests?

Professor Amy Sanders authors an opinion piece that examines whether a state ban on face coverings at public gatherings is constitutional.

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The Texas Tribune December 2, 2024

Handshakes, murals and ministry: A reopened Texas prison focuses on rehabilitation

Professor Michele Deitch explains how creating more comfortable living conditions in prisons has been found to decrease violence and improve employee retention.

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Austin American-Statesman December 1, 2024

A conservative nonprofit got $80k for a Texas book-ban battle. Llano County hasn’t seen it

In an article about a conservative non-profit's fundraising related to a book banning battle in Llano County, Professor Randall Erben explained how government code allows counties to take donations for costs related to county business including legal defense fees.

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The Dallas Morning News November 29, 2024

Texas’ dual high court system: Rare, specialized and sometimes contentious

Professors Mike Golden and Randall Erben speak on the intricacies and historical design of Texas' dual high court system, which separates civil and criminal cases between the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.

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