Meredith Conroy (political science) wrote about “cancel culture” and young Republicans, David Yaghoubian (history) was interviewed about the latest developments regarding the agreement regulating Iran’s nuclear program, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) talked about the late civil rights leader Alvin Sykes and was interviewed about hate crimes targeting Asian Americans.
David Yaghoubian (history) was interviewed for an article about the history of Iran’s national holiday, Esfand 29 (Oil Nationalization Day), and Brian Levin (criminal justice) continues to be called upon by news media regarding hate crimes targeting Asian Americans.
The work of CSUSB’s Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism is highlighted by the news media interviewing Kevin Grisham (associate director, geography and environmental studies) about threats from far-right extremists, and Brian Levin (executive director, criminal justice) on the increase of hate incidents against Asian Americans.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed for articles on the increase in hate incidents targeting Asian Americans, which many have tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) commented on a bill by a local congressman that would help prevent white nationalists from infiltrating the U.S. military.
Larry Hygh (communication studies) talks about Black history from a personal perspective, Jing Zhang (management) wrote a research article about support for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was asked to help fact-check a TV news commentator’s statement about the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot.
Tomasz Owerkowicz (biology) was part of a research team that found that alligators have built-in antiarrhythmic protection when under stress, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about the problem police have with trying to weed out extremists from their ranks.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about the general profile of people arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, and Anthony Silard (public administration) wrote about coping with loneliness during a pandemic Valentine’s Day.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed for an article on how some American voters – prior to and after the 2020 presidential election -- actively searched online for topics related to joining extremist groups, conspiracy theories, and how to make homemade firebombs, and Francisca Beer (accounting and finance) will be one of the presenters for a Society of Extraordinary Women event on Feb. 11.