University of Maine sociologist Karyn Sporer discussed the growth in outspoken extremist sentiments in Maine with the Bangor Daily News. “Extremists have always had a foothold in Maine, period,” said Sporer, also principal investigator for the Department of Homeland Security’s National Counterterrorism, Innovation, Technology and Education Center. “The difference is people’s willingness to state their […]
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Brian Pitman, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Maine, talked with the Bangor Daily News for a story about the impact of retirements on police staffing in Maine. According to Pitman, the number of police on the beat does not impact crime rates, but retirements and shortages may influence the staffing of […]
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The Bangor Daily News published a column by Bryan Pittman, a University of Maine assistant professor of sociology, and Jason Clough, a 2021 UMaine sociology graduate, advocating for transformative social change to reduce crime and interaction with law enforcement.
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Amy Blackstone, a University of Maine professor of sociology, appeared on National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition to discuss the declining birth rate in the U.S., suggesting that a number of factors impact birth rates including a lack of support for working mothers and a trend toward having children later in life.
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Amy Blackstone, a University of Maine professor of sociology, appeared on KCUR National Public Radio’s “Up to Date” program to discuss the growing childfree by choice movement ahead of Mother’s Day.
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Amy Blackstone, a University of Maine professor of sociology and author of “Childfree by Choice,” was interviewed by CNBC Make It for a story about the challenges of raising children and declines in parental happiness that occur about a year after the birth of a child.
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In honor of Black History Month, the University of Maine Black Student Union and the University of Maine Alumni Association will welcome Sonia Sanchez and John Bracey to discuss the relevance and impact of Black Studies in 21st century higher education at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 over Zoom. Register for the free, public event […]
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The Bangor Daily News featured a guest column by Rob Glover, a University of Maine associate professor of political science and honors, and Karyn Sporer, an assistant professor of sociology, highlighting the need for drug policy reform and flexibility in treating addiction in Maine. The pair, who are part of the Scholars Strategy Network, highlighted […]
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Amy Blackstone, a University of Maine professor of sociology, was quoted in a Lifehacker story offering tips for reframing and answering questions about childlessness. Blackstone is the author of “Childfree by Choice: The Movement Redefining Family and Creating a New Age of Independence.”
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University of Maine Professor of Sociology Amy Blackstone was quoted in a Refinery 29 story about doctors’ tendencies to prioritize fertility over physical and mental health. “Not providing the treatment that women seek because you believe you know better than them what is best for them not only infantilizes women but is just one more […]
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