Department of Political Science

Despite sagging support in Washington state, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made an appearance at a rally in Everett on Tuesday.

Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump was interviewed on Seattle's KIRO Radio while visiting Washington on Monday.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was interviewed by Dori Monson Monday afternoon on KIRO Radio covering several local issues. KIRO later did a fact-check on Trump's statements.

Washington teachers are concerned that Trump's rhetoric is scaring kids.

Religious Americans say that their clergy frequently speak out on hot-button political issues, and sometimes even support or oppose specific political candidates.

"The Brexit vote surprised many observers. Most pollsters and financial analysts incorrectly predicted the final outcome.

"Despite its current focus on addressing police brutality, BLM’s agenda isn’t confined to this issue.

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.

What’s the next step in the war against Islamic State-based terrorism?

Students majoring in biochemistry, English and political science receive 2016 President's Medals.  

"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.

"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

A new online platform and database, called "Run for Office," lists no fewer than 23,501 elected offices across the United States.

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.

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.