Jason Pierceson, professor of political science in the School of Politics and International Affairs at the University of Illinois Springfield, has published a new article analyzing how the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs decision, which overturned the constitutional right to abortion, is influencing federal judges’ approaches to transgender rights.

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Jacob Friedman is a 2023 graduate of the Master of Arts in Political Science program at the University of Illinois Springfield. During his time at UIS, Jacob served as Editor-in-Chief of The Observer, where he managed publication operations and mentored student journalists, helping them reach their writing goals while honing the organizational management skills he utilizes today.