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Diversity In Party Leadership In State Legislatures, Eric Hansen, Christopher J. Clark
Diversity In Party Leadership In State Legislatures, Eric Hansen, Christopher J. Clark
Political Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works
Members of historically underrepresented groups—women, African Americans, Latinos, and workers—are serving in American legislatures in increasing numbers. However, legislators wield substantially greater power in the lawmaking process when they hold leadership positions. Incorporation of these groups into leadership positions could indicate fuller political representation, but scholars to date have not assessed how well these groups are represented in leadership. We analyze original data describing the backgrounds of approximately 2,200 leaders in 30 states between 2003 and 2014. The data show that, on average across states, members of these groups are as well represented in state legislative leadership positions as they …
Noncombatant Immunity And The Ethics Of Blockade, Robert Mayer
Noncombatant Immunity And The Ethics Of Blockade, Robert Mayer
Political Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works
This paper counters Michael Walzer’s argument against tight blockades. It shows that the interdiction of food shipments need not violate the principle of noncombatant immunity. Whether it is morally permissible to impose a strict blockade depends on the circumstances of the target state. The more self-sufficient a country is, the more acceptable it should be for a belligerent to cut the enemy’s external lines of supply. The Allied blockade of Germany during the First World War illustrates the argument. Fault in this case should be assigned to the German government for the loss of civilian lives.
Hiring Faculty For The Mission Of Private Universities, John P. Pelissero
Hiring Faculty For The Mission Of Private Universities, John P. Pelissero
Political Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works
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