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Playing Favorites
Faculty across the College recommend a favorite book related to their field.
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Culture wars, Christianity at heart of UW political scientist Mark Smith’s book ‘Secular Faith’
Mark A. Smith, a professor of political science and adjunct professor of comparative religion answers a few questions about his book for UW Today. -
Here’s how to make government care about black lives
"The past two years of racial unrest have made clear these protests are not going away," writes Megan Ming Francis, assistant professor of political science at the UW.
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Twenty-one-year-old political science student elected to city council position
Voters overwhelmingly chose Russell Wiita, 21, as Sultan’s newest councilman. He is a senior majoring in political science. -
Opinion: ‘Stranger’ than fiction
Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own country? If so, you’re not alone. A poll conducted by the UW Institute for the Study of Ethnicity, Race and Sexuality is referenced. -
UW professor on Ryan's election as Speaker of the House
UW professor Christopher Parker shares his insight on the status of the House with Paul Ryan now as speaker.
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Why we must keep talking about race, policing
"A conversation about race and policing is part of moving toward solutions," writes columnist Jerry Large in The Seattle Times, covering a Humanities Washington event. -
Book discussion on 'Secular Faith'
Mark Smith, UW professor of political science, talks about his book, "Secular Faith," in which he argues that religion often mirrors shifts in the political landscape. -
Historian Michael Honey’s film about Rev. James Lawson to screen locally
UW historian Michael Honey has teamed with cinematographer and filmmaker Errol Webber to produce a documentary about the life of Methodist minister and civil rights activist Rev. James Lawson. -
How the GOP circus act compromises American Democracy
A faction of the GOP has forced two strong voices of moderation out. They would be wise to elect a speaker who will help them regain traction as the loyal opposition, says Christopher Parker. -
Flat wages add to allure of the ‘anti-politician’ in reliably red states
Despite the recovery, many people in the middle and lower classes say their wages have not increased in years. Christopher Parker, UW associate professor of political science, is quoted. -
Race, justice and democracy
KCTS 9 hosted an evening panel discussion about one of the most difficult and important issues facing our country: the relationship between a person's race and his or her experience of justice. -
Republicans and Democrats support sentencing reform; this is what stands in their way
Rural communities that host prisons support punitive criminal laws and policies because they profit prison growth, writes Rebecca Thorpe, assistant professor of political science. -
Why black Americans are worried about John Boehner's resignation
Christopher Parker, an associate professor at the University of Washington, talks about how the political conversation may shift if change averse elements of the Republican party take control. -
Boehner resigns: Scholars see trouble ahead for GOP
The speaker grew weary of trying to persuade some members of his caucus to compromise, writes Christopher Parker, UW associate professor of political science.