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Wisconsin race signals historic shift in power of unions
Candidate Mary Burke is basing her challenge of GOP Gov. Scott Walker on lack of job creation. Jake Rosenfeld, associate professor of sociology, is quoted.04/28/2014 | The Wall Street Journal -
Yakima farmworkers daughter keeps her heritage at forefront
The Seattle Times profiles Elizabeth Mendoza, a farmworkers' daughter from Yakima who is beginning a law career with politically invisible Latinos back home on her mind. Matt Barreto, associate professor of political science, is quoted.04/28/2014 | The Seattle Times -
Unique floating lab showcases 'aliens of the sea'
The Washington Post profiles research that aims to to decode the genomic blueprints of fragile marine life. Billie Swalla, professor of biology, is quoted.04/27/2014 | The Washington Post -
Retiring: Welcoming love at an older age, but not necessarily marriage
While more people of all ages are living together, the growth of unmarried couples is fastest among the older segment of the population. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology, is quoted.04/26/2014 | The New York Times -
Blue-Footed Booby Threatened in the Galapagos
UW conservation scientist and Galapagos expert Dee Boersma comments on the decline in breeding among birds known for their happy feet.04/25/2014 | National Geographic -
Online "Legislative Explorer" uses big data to track decades of lawmaking
University of Washington political scientist John Wilkerson has matched data visualization with the study of lawmaking to create a new online tool for researchers and students called the Legislative Explorer.04/25/2014 | UW Today -
Arts Roundup: Exhibitions, music- and the Kollar American Art Lecture
As we step into spring it's a busy week for the arts on campus and we encourage you to take advantage of the many performances, exhibitions and lectures now happening.04/24/2014 | UW Today -
Will a national popular vote work?
David Hyde sits down with Matt Barreto, political science professor at the University of Washington, to talk about a state-led movement to use popular vote for presidential elections in the U.S.04/24/2014 | KUOW -
Rosenthal fellow's D.C. work affirms interest in politics
During the three-month fellowship, Wes Kovarik worked in Rep. Tim McDermott's (WA-7) office in Washington, D.C., under the guidance of McDermott's senior legislative assistant of foreign affairs.04/24/2014 | The Jackson School -
Academy of arts and sciences inducting Franklin, Fine
University of Washington faculty members Jerry Franklin and Arthur Fine have been elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.04/23/2014 | UW Today