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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.
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We Should Never Have to Vote in Person Again
Jacob Grumbach, assistant professor of political science explains why mail-in votes should be made legal and mandatory in all states, complete with statistics and interviews.
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Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump
Scott Montgomery, international studies professor, and Aseem Prakash, political science professor, explain the uncertain future for oil companies amid the coronavirus crisis.
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The anti-quarantine protests aren’t about COVID-19
Christopher Parker, professor of political science, explains the hidden reasons behind the anti-quarantine protests.
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Field report: Honors course explores whether national parks are in progress or peril
Nine and faculty seized the opportunity in this course to explore national parks, analyze their findings, and decide whether or not those parks are in danger.
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Coronavirus Encouraged Pro-Climate Behaviors: Here’s How Earth Day Celebrations Could Help Sustain Them
Political science Professor Aseem Prakash explains how online Earth Day events have the potential to sustain climate-friendly actions resulting from coronavirus prevention measures.
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University of Washington junior Virginia Burton receives prestigious Truman Scholarship
Junior and political science major, Virginia Burton, has won the prestigious Truman scholarship.
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Climate Change Helped Global Cooperation. Will Coronavirus Undermine It?
Aseem Prakash, political science professor, compares how countries are cooperating when it comes to climate change versus the coronavirus.
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Leela Fernandes named as next director of the Jackson School of International Studies
Professor of gender studies and political science, Leela Fernandes, has been named the new director of the Jackson School.