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National security law: Hongkongers tell US Congress it’s the end of ‘one country, two systems’
Hong Kong activists have implored the U.S. to work with international partners to hold Beijing accountable. Brian Leung Kai-Ping, a doctoral student in political science, is quoted.
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Heckle Inslee all you want, but COVID-19 regulations, not delusions, save lives
Mark Smith, professor of political science, explains how a dangerous minority of people have started to believe that COVID-19 precautions are no longer necessary.
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Why labor unions make people less racist
Jacob Grumbach, assistant professor of political science, explains his new research saying that stronger labor unions have an anti-racist side effect.
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Beyond ‘Climate Pledge Arena’: Are Amazon’s climate goals for real?
Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, explains how Amazon's climate plan may not be as good as it seems.
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These protests feel different because they’re shifting public opinion
To sustain the current anti-racism movement, look to the past. Megan Ming Francis, associate professor of political science, is interviewed.
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Amazon Pledges $2 Billion Climate Fund, As Its Carbon Emissions Grow
Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, discusses how we should interpret Amazon's climate plan.
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Amazon reports 15% rise in greenhouse gas emissions, announces $2 billion low-carbon investment fund
Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, explains Amazon's new climate plan.
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This is a war': Republicans ramp up bid to control election maps for next decade
Jacob Grumbach, assistant professor of political science, discusses a Republican group soliciting millions of dollars from corporations to protect its conservative base.
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Seattle's activist-occupied zone is just the latest in a long history of movements and protests
James Gregory, professor of history, and Michael McCann, professor of political science, discuss how CHAZ/CHOP fits into Seattle's history of protests.
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Unilever’s Climate Plan: Emissions From Supply Chain And Consumers Are The Real Challenge
Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, discusses Unilever's climate plan, greening the supply chain, and consumer-level emissions.
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Biden and Trump Are Fighting Each Other in a Changed World
Political science faculty Megan Ming Francis, Jake Grumbach, and Christopher Parker discuss 2020's leftward-tilting electorate.
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The white press has a history of endangering black lives going back a century
Megan Ming Francis, associate professor of political science, discusses how the white press has historically endangered Black lives.
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A moment where protest leads to change? UW professor sees an historic arc
Michael McCann, professor of political science, puts into context the peace and the violence of protests against police brutality.
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Here’s Why Tech Platforms Might Need Regulation But Not Breaking Up
Political science faculty Aseem Prakash, James Caporaso and Victor Menaldo discuss regulation of big tech platforms.
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Faculty Perspectives on the George Floyd Protests
To provide some insight on the current moment, Department of Political Science faculty have written short reflections on the protests and provided a list of recommended readings.