Barbara Sirotnik (information and decision sciences) commented on the state of the region’s economy and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed on topics related to the recent protests spurred by the death of George Floyd.
Stacey Fraser (music) was highlighted in an article about the latest work of composer Jack van Zandt, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about Antifa and other topics.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) commented on articles about protests against police brutality and George Floyd's death, and David Yaghoubian (history) discussed how Iran's foreign minister equated it to the way his country has been treated by the current U.S. administration.
David Marshall (English), Anthony Silard (public administration), Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies), and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were included in news coverage on various topics.
Alemayehu G. Mariam (political science, emeritus) wrote a column on Ethiopia’s constitution and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about members of extremist groups mixing in with crowds at protests against COVID-19 public health restrictions
Protests related to stay-at-home orders that have attracted extremists and fringe elements was the topic of two news interviews with Brian Levin (criminal justice).
Jacqueline Coyle-Shapiro (management) discussed overcoming gender barriers in the workplace and Brian Levin (criminal justice) explained why white supremacists resort to code words to mask racist sentiments.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed for an article about extremists celebrating Ahmaud Arbery’s killing in the worst places on the internet, and turning his assailants into white supremacist folk heroes.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed for an article about extremist militia leaders who have been helping to organize protests against COVID-19 restrictions, and Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) was featured in the latest podcast by the Western Riverside County of Governments.