Public Sociology

Public sociology brings academic research into public conversation, translating sociological research into accessible insight for readers, journalists, and policymakers. Here you will find my media commentary, expert analysis, and published op-eds exploring inequality, culture, education, and social change through evidence-based sociological perspective for broader civic understanding today.

#PublicSociology

Newsom’s handling of the California homelessness crisis emerges as ‘stress test’ of Obama legacy

The Cultural Shift Connecting Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z

Explainer: What is Antifa and is the Trump administration causing ‘moral panic’?

The Gospel According to Mammon: Why a Trillionaire Is a Moral Absurdity

“No Kings” Protests Set to Sweep US Even as Trump Increases Attacks on Activists

More people believing conspiracy theories could threaten democracy and public health

Map Reveals States Where Youth Are Most At Risk

States with the Most At-Risk Youth (2025)

2020s Have One Crucial Thing in Common With 60s and 70s, Experts Say

How Millennials, Gen Z Are Lowering Birth Rates Around the World

“Are Young People Lazy, or Are They Just Hopeless?”

Media Insights: Debrina Kawam and the Bystander Effect Explained

Sociology in a Pint Glass

Conservatives More Likely to Report Experiencing Discrimination

How does Kamala Harris plan to restore confidence in the ‘American Dream’?

How the Serial podcast led to a true crime boom, and so much more – Vox

Florida’s Social Media Ban Could Result In ‘Forbidden Fruit’ Effect

Growing up poor and experiencing social mobility

AI and the Death of the Real: Exploring the Impact of Digital Technology on Our Perception of Reality

Social Media Has An Answer For Everything – Unfortunately Many Are Conspiracy Theories You Shouldn’t Believe

Whether it’s ‘soft lifers’ or ‘quiet quitters’ COVID created a new workforce | The Hill

#AdnanSyed is a free man, eyeing exoneration. Here’s what we know – The Washington Post.

Airbnb’s Party Ban and the Challenge of Neighborhood Crime Control

Why Are Mass Shooting Events Increasing? – The Crime Report

https://www.scrippsnews.com/entertainment/music/pop-quiz-who-is-kidz-bop-actually-made-for

Social Media Has Provided A Skewed Account Of The War In Ukraine – Forbes

Is Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine The First Social Media War? #Ukraine

Amazon Ended Program That Paid Employees To Post Positive Comments

Understanding the school to prison pipeline

Cultural Touchstones and The Squid Game

Is There a Link Between Airbnb and Neighborhood Crime Rates? | The Crime Report

Did Memes Cause an Uprising of Misinformation Online? | The Social Media Monthly

Sharing my “First generation” experience navigating college

Giving my sociological point that we are largely in a period of cultural lag regarding how we collectively use social media to feel integrated with community. 👇🏼

Offering up my sociological view on the prevalence of conspiracy theories 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼