An expert on local and urban democracy, Dr. Russell Arben Fox frequently comments on Kansas and Wichita politics through multiple media outlets, including playing an editorial role at the online magazines “Front Porch Republic” (https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/) and “Religious Socialism” (https://www.religioussocialism.org/). He has been published in American Behavioral Scientist, Commonweal, Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, The Good Society, Journal of Mormon History, Kansas History, Local Culture, Perspectives on Politics, Philosophy East and West, Polity, The Responsive Community, The Review of Politics, San Antonio Review, and Wayfare; he has also written multiple book chapters and encyclopedia entries. He and his wife, Melissa, have four daughters and have lived in Wichita since 2006.
Education:
B.A., M.A., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Catholic University of America