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American clergy are speaking out about the presidential candidates, but they could be breaking the law
Religious Americans say that their clergy frequently speak out on hot-button political issues, and sometimes even support or oppose specific political candidates. -
Here’s what many journalists missed when covering the Brexit vote
"The Brexit vote surprised many observers. Most pollsters and financial analysts incorrectly predicted the final outcome. -
Does ‘Black Lives Matter’ still matter?
"Despite its current focus on addressing police brutality, BLM’s agenda isn’t confined to this issue.
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How the horror of police violence against blacks was shared in the years before Facebook
Long before Facebook and YouTube shared the horrific videos of the fatal police shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, few websites shared the visceral truth of police brutality. -
Four reasons why killing insurgents in Syria might backfire
What’s the next step in the war against Islamic State-based terrorism? -
Both 2016 President’s Medals awarded to Arts & Sciences students
Students majoring in biochemistry, English and political science receive 2016 President's Medals.
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Opinion | It's not just Flint: Here's why we ignore water pollution
"What do Flint, Mich., and Victoria, B.C., have in common? Huge water-quality problems that suddenly are getting some attention," write UW professors Nives Dolsak. -
Opinion | Do Trump’s racist appeals have a silver lining?
"Donald Trump’s undisguised bigotry has alienated vast blocs of voters, but at least it makes racism in America impossible to deny," writes Christopher Parker, professor of political science at the UW -
'Run for Office'? How to file for and seek one of America's 23,501 elected offices
A new online platform and database, called "Run for Office," lists no fewer than 23,501 elected offices across the United States. -
The powerless brokers: Trump’s got the Koch brothers running away from the general election and leaving their billions at home
Worried about their legacy and image, the anti-Trump Koch brothers fear they've wasted hundreds of millions funding the GOP. Research by UW political scientist Christopher Parker is referenced. -
For the PNW, how costly is climate change? Experts weigh in
In a discussion at the University of Washington, panelists examined ways in which the region can take steps to protect against the threats of climate change to various industries.
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How 800 Washington state investors wound up in the Panama Papers
The Jenkinses of Federal Way are among nearly 800 Washington state investors named in the Panama Papers, the leak of 11.5 million secret documents that exposes offshore accounts. -
UW experts call Paris climate agreement ‘bold,’ ‘encouraging’
World leaders gathered in Paris in December to forge a global agreement to limit planet-warming carbon emissions.
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Why the Panama Papers matter
Political science professor, Christopher Adolph talks about how things might change following the release of Panama Papers.
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Tunisia uncovered a history of state sexual violence. Can it do anything?
"(The) number of women who had suffered from sexual abuse at the hands of state agents was surprising," writes Hind Ahmed Zaki, doctoral student in political science at the UW.