Politics, Law & Society

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What Makes a Father?

In a new book, Georgia State anthropology professor Frank L’Engle Williams chronicles the evolution of dad.
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Humble Beginnings

Could humility be the solution to our partisan divide? Associate professor Don Davis investigates whether it may help mitigate an antagonistic political culture.
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Decoding the Constitution

Law professor Clark Cunningham is using linguistic analysis to shed light on the original meaning of America’s founding documents.
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Clear and Present Danger

At the Center for Research on Interpersonal Violence, Georgia State faculty are helping to stop assaults.
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Overlooked No More

Professor Eric Wright recently led a study of homelessness and human trafficking among metro Atlanta youth.
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Picturing An End to Homelessness

Social work professor Elizabeth Beck has long grappled with the question: how can we solve America's homelessness problem? In a new book, she looks to the past for answers.
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Into the Breach

As cyber threats ramp up at home and around the world, Georgia State researchers are working to uncover how online criminals operate — and how to keep people, businesses and governments safe.
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The Myth of Originalism

In a new book, law professor Eric Segall examines the contentious doctrine of “originalism” — the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution that claims to follow the document’s original meaning — and how it’s evolved from judicial theory to political weapon.
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Buyer Beware

Rent-to-own financing practices have long preyed on minority homebuyers. And according to professor Dan Immergluck, they’re making a comeback in African-American neighborhoods.