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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.
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National Parks Enjoy Bipartisan Support; Let’s Back State Parks, Too
Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, discusses why state parks are so important, even if they're often overlooked.
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Police the Public, or Protect It? For a U.S. in Crisis, Hard Lessons From Other Countries
Megan Ming Francis, associate professor of political science, weighs in about policies that were intentionally put in place to oppress new citizenship rights of newly freed Black people.
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‘Outside agitator’ narrative not supported by Seattle arrest data
Christopher Parker, professor of political science at the UW, weighs in about when political leaders blame outsiders.
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It Really Is Different This Time
Political science Professor Christopher Sebastian Parker explains how this time may be indicative of a political shift for white moderates.
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Peaceful Vancouver protest against anti-black racism gives organizer feeling of hope
Christopher Parker, professor of political science discusses a protest at Vancouver Art Gallery Sunday in solidarity with protests against police violence and racial injustice in the U.S.
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Have Banks Really Become Green Advocates? Or Are They Just ‘Climate Washing?’
Aseem Prakash, political science professor, discusses whether big banks are effective climate change advocates, or whether they are simply "climate washing."
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Siloization of Climate and Public Health: The Case of Covid-19
Political science Professor Aseem Prakash writes a warning of the "silo effect" in regards to pandemic policy.
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ArtSci Roundup: Faculty recital: Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir, ‘Developing Capacity Through Collaborative Action,’ and more
The UW shares a multitude of activities associated with Arts and Sciences including but not limited to book discussions, cello performances, and more.
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Whistleblowers Fired, VP Resigns: Amazon's Looming Political Problems
Amidst the changing world, the business empire Amazon could face a turbulent future if it does not change. Aseem Prakash, of UW's Political Sciences division, is a contributor.
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Faculty/staff honors: Distinguished contributions to Asian studies, social equity award, Swedish physical geography honor, new Cascade Public Media director
Various faculty and staff members are honored for their contributions to a variety of subjects, including social equity, Asian studies, and Swedish physical geography.