Department of Political Science

"Research into civil resistance suggests five reasons the Women’s March may succeed as a movement where others have failed," writes Emily Gade, poli-sci student at UW.

Even if Sanders couldn’t restructure the Democratic Party, many of his supporters still think his campaign strategy could. UW political science professor Christopher Parker weighs in.

"While new details emerge about Russia and his ties with the Kremlin, [Trump] is tweeting about the Apprentice, Meryl Streep and Arnold Schwarzenegger," writes Rachael Revesz.

Paul Burstein, UW professor emeritus of sociology and adjunct professor of political science, and Mark Smith, professor of political science, discuss President Obama's farewell address.

Seattle Met profiles UW student Varisha Khan. She is the founder of the UW's Middle Eastern Student Commission. 

"There's always going to be some change in the vote. It's not a perfect system," says UW's Stuart Streichler.

Wallingford resident Meredith Pfanschmidt and a friend spent more than $400 each on round trip tickets to Washington D.C. to protest President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Bill Radke talks to Christopher Parker, University of Washington professor of political science, about the white nationalism movement called the "alt-right." 

Professor Chris S. Parker details why given America’s racial history, the election of Donald Trump is not a surprise.

"Many Trump supporters believe themselves to be losing 'their' country, something that leads them to prefer a social milieu more consistent with days gone by."

UW Arts & Sciences faculty members weigh in on whether President-elect Trump's election means doomsday. 

For the first time in more than 30 years, more people voted for the candidates for governor in Washington than for the listed candidates for president.

As a member of the state’s Electoral College, political science student Varisha Khan may be one of the people with a direct role in the formal selection of the next president.

A national conservative group has sent mailers to some state voters disclosing their and their neighbors’ voting history, trying to pressure them to vote.