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Barbara A. Trish

Barbara Trish Professor of Political Science, with a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. Trish is a generalist in U.S. politics, with political parties, electoral politics, and technology frequently at the intersection of her teaching and scholarship.

"Democratic Intelligence: Navigating Electoral Politics in an AI World" (forthcoming Palgrave Macmillan) examines AI in U.S. electoral campaigns, offering voters guidance in making sense of processes and content increasingly shaped by AI.

"Inside the Bubble" (Routledge), which she coauthored with William Menner, looks at the 2020 Iowa Caucus contest, with a special focus on campaign staff.

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Protesters hold signs that say “No data centers” and “No industrial zoning.”

Featured Story, Infrastructure, Technology

Data Centers Are Inspiring Bipartisanship – For Now

by Barbara A. Trish October 28, 2026

Data Center Opposition Is Bridging America’s Political Divide It may not be as shocking as rogue AI agents hacking another system, but the current political resistance... Read more.

White House Plan for a ‘Golden Age’ of Science Ignores the Structures That Made the US a Scientific Superpower

Frozen Talks on ICE Tactics

Senate Democrats Surrender Shutdown Fight, Leaving Health Care and Aid at Risk

Shutdown Politics We Understand

The Hidden History of How Big Oil Invented the American Dream

3 Iconic Animals Show the Value of the US Endangered Species Act – And the Harm in Stripping It Away

Trump Administration Says Accidental Killing of Endangered Species Is Not Illegal

Indigenous Leaders Give the UN A Roadmap for Protecting Their Peoples

Why Military Black Eyes Will Happen More

Hegseth Made the Fitness Test Harder for Women in Combat Roles. Most Female Marines Are Passing

There’s no ‘T’ in War

Inside the Pentagon: Why Concerns Are Growing Over Trump’s Military Leadership Moves

The Hidden History of How Big Oil Invented the American Dream

Next Hurdle: Home Heating Oil

They’re Making Record Profits, but Oil Companies Still Won’t ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’

Blowing Away Wind Farms

Trump Sides With Putin, Undermines Russian Sanctions and Defies Congress

Why the U.S. Must Extend Temporary Protected Status for Sudan

Does Trump Know What He is Doing?

Is Trump’s Corruption Killing People In Sudan?

The GOP Candidates Walking Back Some of Their Abortion Stances

Medicare Costs Are Rising in 2027. Here’s What Seniors Need to Know

How Your Medical Bills Get Paid After a Crash

For Families of Medically Fragile Children, A Policy Change Threatens the Care They Need At Home

Data Centers Are Inspiring Bipartisanship – For Now

Why Keeping a Recovery Journal Can Help Support Your Seattle Personal Injury Claim

Auckland FC vs Wellington Phoenix: Understanding Why This New Zealand’s A-League Derby is so Intense

What about ‘Patriotism’?

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Data Centers Are Inspiring Bipartisanship – For Now