Robert Glover

Robert Glover is the CLAS-Honors Preceptor of Political Science at the University of Maine. His primary research areas of interest are democratic theory, human rights, international relations theory, and the politics of immigration. Prior to coming to UMaine, Rob was a Visiting Assistant Professor in the interdisciplinary Justice Studies program at James Madison University. His current research addresses the contemporary politics of immigration and citizenship with a focus on the issues of democratic legitimacy and non-citizen activism. In addition, Rob is co-editing a book which examines the use of “non-traditional” media such as film, literature, music, and social media to teach students about core political questions and ideas. His recent research has been featured in journals such as Political Studies, Philosophy & Social Criticism, PS: Political Science & Politics, Honors in Practice, The Journal of Political Science Education, and Politics, History & International Relations.

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Immigration Reform: The GOP Must Take These Steps on Immigration to Win Over Latinos

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Live Election Results: LIVE Maine Election Results, Latest Exit Polls Data

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Maine Election Results: Angus King Takes Senate Seat Left by Olympia Snowe

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Maine Polls: Ballot Question 1 Polls Indicate Voters Will Approve Same Sex Marriage

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Super PAC Spending and Citizens United Have Ruined Election 2012 and Set Back Our Democracy

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Super PACs Spending For Election 2012 Reaches 610 Million Dollars

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FEMA Response to Hurricane Sandy Shows Why Conservatives Are Wrong About Government

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Electoral College 2012: How a Presidential Poll in Maine Could Signal Possible Election Day Chaos

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Immigration Reform Battle is Useless Amid Partisan Extremism

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Both Democrats and Republicans Fail to Fulfill Promises on Immigration Reform