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Prosecuting ex-presidents for corruption is trending worldwide – but it’s not always great for democracy
“At first glance, prosecuting current or past top officials accused of illegal conduct seems like an obvious decision for a democracy: Everyone should be held accountable and subject to the rule of law ... [But] if the prosecution of past leaders is brought by a political rival, it can lead to a cycle of prosecutorial retaliation,” write the UW's Victor Menaldo, professor of political science; James Long, associate professor of political science; and Morgan Wack, a doctoral student in political science.
03/16/2021 | The Conversation -
Relearning normalcy, focusing on the positive: UW psychologist on the vaccine phase of the pandemic
Psychology professor Jane Simoni explains the mental health implications of the COVID-19 vaccine phase.
03/16/2021 | UW News -
Jackson School to partner with US Army War College to expand understanding of technology and international security
Sarah Lohmann, Acting Assistant Professor at the Jackson School, will be leading an initiative involving collaboration between the Jackson School of International Studies and the U.S. Army War College.
03/16/2021 | The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies -
Print artist’s work focuses on bugs that fascinate and frighten us
Curt Labitzke, chairman of the Printmaking Program, is featured in this article about his recent work.
03/15/2021 | Herald Net -
Art Mailbox: Wa Na Wari's New Artist Residency, Brandi Carlile Wins a Grammy, I Want to Play an Evolano
School of Art + Art History + Design instructor Rafael Soldi has led a new installation on 12th and E Pike featuring work from students in the UW Photomedia program.
03/15/2021 | The Stranger -
How the pandemic has changed Washington families for better, for worse … forever?
Before March 2020, home was separate from work, school and day care. Now all these things are centered at home. Parents are adjusting to new roles, routines and relationships, and beginning to wonder if their old ones will ever return. The UW’s Julie Brines, associate professor of sociology, and Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology, are quoted.
03/13/2021 | The Seattle Times -
Quantum Mechanics for a General Audience
UW Physics Professor Miguel Morales has penned a math-free tour of quantum mechanics and technology
March 2021 Perspectives -
Opinion: Americans support releasing migrant children from detention and oppose family separation, new data shows
“We find that Americans are strongly opposed to detaining migrant children. Separating families is also unpopular, but Republicans and people anxious about cultural change support that policy more than others do,” write Sophia Jordán Wallace, associate professor of political science at the UW, and Chris Zepeda-Millán of the University of California at Los Angeles.
03/12/2021 | The Washington Post -
Role of solvent molecules in light-driven electron transfer revealed
A new study from a research team led by Munira Khalil, professor and chair of chemistry, explains the role of solvent molecules in light-driven electron transfer.
03/12/2021 | UW News -
Revolutionary BIPoC women of the UW: Dr. Luana Ross
Dr. Luana Ross, Associate Professor Emerita of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies, is featured in this article about her accomplishments, life story, and impact on students.
03/12/2021 | The Daily