Informed by a background in autonomous political theory and their past research exploring traditional journalism's coverage of grassroots movements, Mitch Perkins examines who defines and speaks for movements in cultural discourse.

Mitch's dissertation looks to leftist media and its discourse regarding identity's role in politics, both currently and historically. Mitch also studies activists' use of alternative media to share radical knowledge, develop mutual aid, and mobilize.

Solo-Authored Publications

Perkins, M. (2023). Autonomous movements and their media. Journal of Communication Inquiry, 47(4), 380–398. https://doi.org/10.1177/01968599221140382

Courses Taught

• JRN 3705: Gender and the American Mass Media
• CSI 0801: Contemporary American Social Movements
• CSI 1201: Communication and Civic Engagement
• MSP 4496: Global Media
• MSP 3572: Communication and Development