Last week, Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,WF,I-Huntington Station) and students from his Politics of Human Rights seminar at St. Joseph’s College visited the United Nations. The class is currently studying human rights in the contemporary world. The students also study restrictions and abuses of human rights and the role of civil society in enhancing or limiting human rights.
“Human rights are one of the most intriguing and evolving subject matters in the field of political science,” said Lupinacci. “As a professor, the topic is engaging from both a real-world case study and a thought-provoking study of political theory. As a legislator, I frequently reflect upon the discussions my students and I have as I work to improve lives in Huntington and across New York. While human rights can mean preventing and protecting against atrocities in foreign lands, it also means ensuring our communities have their basic needs met. As a state, we must do all we can to meet the needs of our residents and protect the ideals we hold dear.”
In addition to his role as an assemblyman, Lupinacci serves as a professor at St. Joseph’s College, SUNY Farmingdale, Nassau Community College and Hofstra University. He teaches political science and business; his main interests lie in the area of American Politics, especially the American Presidency, state and local politics.
