Lauren Balasco, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Political Science (Stockton University): Lauren Balasco writes on issues within the fields of Comparative Politics and Human Rights, with an emphasis on political change, transitional justice, and human security. Jennifer Forestal, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Political Science (Loyola University Chicago): Claire Abernathy specializes in American Politics, and her research interests include legislative politics, representation, constituent engagement, and civic education. She currently serves as Faculty Chair of the Stockton American Democracy Project/Political Engagement Project. Claire Abernathy, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Political Science (Stockton University): Jennifer Forestal's research interests include platform design and governance, digital culture, democratic theory, and civic engagement