Department of Political Science

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.

A pair of professors say the persistence of racism rests in part on the inability of moderate conservatives to recognize its continued negative effects.

Mark Smith says while Pope Francis is perceived as shaking things up he is really reiterating themes that have been part of Catholic doctrine for a long time.

Crosscut offers a guide to all 47 contenders for the seven district positions and two at-large seats on Seattle's City Council.

Four students who earned graduate degrees this year have been named A&S Graduate Medalists for 2015.

With Yakima's new district-based election system, the Latino community has new-found momentum in its efforts to organize politically. Mark Smith, UW political science professor, is quoted.

In this examination of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's re-creation of his political identity, a paper co-written by Hannah Walker, a doctoral candidate at the UW, is quoted.