Author Archives: Mary Jo

Exploring Some of the Challenges to Peace

Dr. Henry F. Carey’s research interests in international criminal justice and human rights have resulted in the publication of two books in 2012.  The Associate Professor of Political Science authored: Privatizing the Democratic Peace: Policy Dilemmas of NGO Peacebuilding, in … Continue reading

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Subprime lending & Crime

What impact does subprime lending practices have on crime? Plenty, according to Drs. Teasdale & Hinkle, from GSU’s Department of Criminal Justice. Their just published article: “Subprime Lending Foreclosures, Crime, and Neighborhood Disorganization: Beyond Internal Dynamic”  can be found in … Continue reading

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Dr. Lisa Muftić Awarded A Fulbright Grant

“Lisa Muftić, an assistant professor of criminal justice at Georgia State University, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to spend one year researching and teaching at the University of Sarajevo in Bosnia-Herzegovina [More] “ Dr. Muftić’s research will explore … Continue reading

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Trial of the century?

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  Today the U.S.  Supreme Court will begin 3 days of oral arguments in which issues connected to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. the Health Reform Law) will be presented.  A ruling is expected by Summer. Track … Continue reading

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2012 Women and Criminal Justice Forum

The 2012 Women and Criminal Justice Forum will be held on Monday, March 26 AND Friday, March 30.  Award winning Criminal Justice scholars Mona J.E. Danner, Christine Sellers and Margaret Zahn will speak on public policy topics and “the academic … Continue reading

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Suuuuuuper Tuesday! (maybe.)

Since 1972 the presidential primaries have been the dominant process for choosing delegates for national conventions.* Tomorrow, March 6th, is Super Tuesday, the day the largest number of States have primaries.  Super Tuesday began with the 1988 Presidential election year … Continue reading

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African American Politicians

This year the theme for African American History Month is “Black Women in American Culture and History,” and with 2012 also being an election year (Just in case you missed that!) this February we should reflect upon the significant contributions … Continue reading

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NEW! Economist Intelligence Unit Country Data

  The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is a leader in country research.  Country information is collected and forecasting models are created by a network of Country Analysts and Economists who are monitoring global events.   Each EIU database focuses on … Continue reading

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Derrick A. Bell, Civil Rights Activist and Scholar, Dies

Derrick A. Bell, civil rights attorney and legal scholar – the first African-American to hold a tenured position at Harvard’s Law School, died on October 5.  Mr. Bell was 80. Mr. Bell is famous for his provocative thinking as well … Continue reading

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We the People…

222 years old and it’s still amazing! Constitution Day will be observed this year on September 16. The day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1789. The Constitution established the United States Government and  throughout the … Continue reading

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