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Dr. JoAnne Myers (referred to as Dr. JAM by students) is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Marist College's School of Liberal Arts. She specializes in applied political philosophy, focusing on civil society, citizen-state relations, and marginalized identities in liberal democracies.
- Education:
- B.A. in Philosophy and Government, Skidmore College
- M.S. in Political Communication, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Ph.D. in Urban and Environmental Studies (Public Policy Communication), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Her research interrogates liberal-democratic citizenship through five markers: patriotism, property, participation, productivity, and reproduction. She explores how these criteria marginalize non-elite groups, drawing on biopower theory and comparative historical analysis. Her work bridges academic inquiry with public engagement, emphasizing distributive justice and actionable citizenship.
Key publications include:
- The Good Citizen (Routledge, 2019) - Analyzes systemic privilege in American citizenship norms
- The Historical Dictionary of the Lesbian and Gay Liberation Movements (2013) - Chronicled LGBTQ+ activism
- The A to Z of the Lesbian Liberation Movement (2009) - Documented feminist LGBTQ+ history
- Co-authored chapter Dog Whistles, Coded Language, and the Gun-Range Debate (2020) - Examines political code-switching
Scientific Contributions:
- Editorial Board Member, Politics & Gender journal (2005)
- Board Member Emeritus, Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val Kill
- Co-founder of Women, Gender and Sexuality Program at Marist College
She teaches courses in political theory, human rights, and social movements while maintaining active roles in local governance and advocacy. Her work connects academic frameworks with grassroots activism, particularly in environmental justice and LGBTQ+ rights.
