I’m a Professor of Political Science at Roosevelt University, and a contributing writer at Newsweek, The Nation and Slate. Above you’ll find tabs with links to my syllabi, published work, c.v. and projects. Below is a sampling of some recent opinion journalism. If you’re a prospective student and you want to know more about Roosevelt’s Political Science program, please email me at dfaris@roosevelt.edu and follow me on Bluesky.
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NOTE: Opinions are my own and do not represent the views of Roosevelt University
“How Blue States Can Fight the MAGA Backlash.” The Nation, October 15th, 2025.
“The Roberts Court: 20 Years of Dismantling Democracy.” Newsweek, October 5th, 2025.
“American Democracy, RIP.” The Nation, August 26th, 2025
“Six months in, Trump has too many failures to count.” Newsweek, July 21st, 2025.
“Trump Just Undid Decades of Nuclear Diplomacy.” Newsweek, June 26, 2025.
“So You Live in a Pariah State.” Newsweek, April 16th, 2025.
“What Trump and Musk are Really Doing to This Country.” Slate, March 7th, 2025.
“January 6th Has Taken On a Whole New Meaning.” Slate, January 6th, 2025.
“What to Take Away from Kamala Harris’ Incredibly Painful Defeat.” Slate, November 6th, 2024.
“Americans Cannot Resist Trumpism Forever.” Slate, November 5th, 2024.
“Kamala Harris’ Campaign Is Not Working.” Slate, September 10th, 2024.
“Democrats Don’t Know Their Own Voters on Palestine.” Slate, August 25th, 2024.
“If Joe Biden Loses the Election, a Lot of Democrats Will Go Down With Him.” Slate, July 12th, 2024.
“Joe Biden’s Reckless Gamble on Himself.” Newsweek, April 23rd, 2023.
For a complete list of features and op-eds, visit the “Opinion Journalism” page.