Department of Political Science

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.

Rural communities that host prisons support punitive criminal laws and policies because they profit prison growth, writes Rebecca Thorpe, assistant professor of political science.

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.

The speaker grew weary of trying to persuade some members of his caucus to compromise, writes Christopher Parker, UW associate professor of political science.

Changing demographics have both literally and figuratively altered the face of the nation. Mark Smith, UW professor of political science, is quoted.

Susan Whiting, UW associate professor of political science, discusses technology, human rights and the economic impact of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the West Coast.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with U.S. tech companies eager to expand in China. Susan Whiting, UW associate professor of political science, is quoted.

Christopher Parker, UW associate professor of political science, shares his expertise on Trump's recent controversial comments regarding race.

University of Washington political scientist Stuart Streichler discusses some of the key moments of the second GOP debate.

University of Washington political scientist Stuart Streichler discusses some of the key moments of the first GOP debate.

A poll and a discussion suggest race is a scary topic when we don’t know enough to have a productive conversation. Christopher Parker, UW associate professor of political science, is referenced.

"Do not be surprised if Trump wins the nomination," writes Christopher Parker, UW associate professor of political science.

Protecting African-Americans from state-sanctioned violence remains “an unmet challenge for civil rights groups committed to racial equality.” 

The Black Lives Matter Movement remains a prominent force on the presidential campaign trail, with the latest confrontation targeting Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

Political analysts still question whether Bernie Sanders' mega-rallies can actually translate to votes for the self-described socialist Democrat. UW political science professor Chris Parker is quoted.