Politics, Law & Society

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Love Bytes

A research team at Georgia State University is exposing the shady practices used on social media and dating apps to commit “romance fraud.”
Dan Immergluck posing in Historic Fourth Ward Park

Red Hot Atlanta: A City in Flux

In his new book, Urban Studies Professor Dan Immergluck shines a light on the forces that are reshaping the metro area, including politics, race and the need for more affordable housing.
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Crime and Punishment

Dr. Thad Johnson (Ph.D. '20) spent nearly a decade in law enforcement before becoming a criminal justice scholar. His research focuses on race and police policy related to issues of systemic bias in the U.S. justice system.
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And Justice for All

Georgia State’s Center for Access to Justice works to ensure that everyone — even the most disenfranchised — receives a fair shot in the court of law. The team has uncovered systemic issues and unequal representation.
Jennifer McCoy, PhD, is a Professor of Political Science at Georgia State University.

Preserving Democracy

Georgia State Professor of Political Science Dr. Jennifer McCoy shares concerns over U.S. democracy, and advice on what steps we can take to become a less polarized nation.