The United States’ founders firmly rejected King George III and the entire idea of monarchy 248 years ago, on July 4, 1776. Political power does not come from some absolute authority of a king over people, the founders argued. Rather, political power comes from the people themselves. And these people must agree to any authority […]
Joseph Jones
Joseph Jones is an assistant professor of Media Ethics and Law at Reed College of Media at West Virginia University. Jones has taught on history, globalization, popular culture, media ethics, media law and the principles of journalism. He has also co-led a study abroad. Regardless of the course, Jones seeks to cultivate well-rounded students capable of critical thinking, empathy, and articulating their diverse views. His research often engages the intersections of race, gender, class, and environmental consciousness. His recent work includes the influence of commercialism on the Black press, the discourse of sustainable fashion, and the construction of cultural identities, gender norms, and race through food media.
