• What political scientists can tell us about war, Syria and Congress

    This week, lawmakers are debating whether Congress should approve a military strike on Syria. Jonathan Mercer, associate professor of political science, is quoted.
    09/03/2013 | Washington Post
  • How Univision became numero uno

    Ratings show that the television network Univision was the most watched network in the coveted 18-45 demographic for July. What does this news say about the growing Latino population in the U.S.? Associate vice provost and political science professor Luis Fraga weighs in.
    07/30/2013 | The Seattle Times
  • Arts & Sciences alumnus named to UW Board of Regents

    Political science and economics graduate Rogelio Riojas was one of two people named to the University of Washington Board of Regents by Governor Jay Inslee.
    07/19/2013 | the Governor's Website
  • Republicans Could Win Latinos in 2016

    University of Washington political science professor Matt Barreto says Latinos might vote for a Republican president if the party picks an immigration reform-friendly candidate.
    07/03/2013 | The Christian Science Monitor
  • Unrest in Egypt, The British Royals, and Greendays

    UW political science professor Ellis Goldberg sheds light on the situation in Egypt.
    07/02/2013 | KUOW.org
  • Poll: GOP Hopes Linked to Immigration Reform

    Republican presidential candidates have a lot to gain -- or lose -- when it comes to their handling of the comprehensive immigration reform measure before Congress, according to a new poll by Matt Barreto, associate professor of political science.
    07/01/2013 | U.S. News & World Report
  • Across the great divide: UW professor looks at the tea party

    Seattle Times columnist Jerry Large talks with Christopher Parker, associate professor of political science, about his new book, "Change They Can't Believe In: The Tea Party and Reactionary Politics in America."
    05/29/2013 | Seattle Times
  • The tea party and the politics of paranoia

    New research by University of Washington political scientist Christopher Parker argues that the tea party ideology owes more to the paranoid politics associated with the John Birch Society - and even the infamous Ku Klux Klan - than to traditional American conservatism.
    05/21/2013 | UW Today
  • Forecast for L.A.'s mayor race: paltry turnout

    In a city with more than 2 million eligible voters, roughly 400,000 may cast ballots in Tuesday's election. The low turnout is in keeping with historical trends. Matt Baretto, associate professor of political science, is quoted.
    05/15/2013 | LA Times
  • India rapes show gender inequality persists despite economic growth

    In an op-ed piece, Joshua Eastin, a UW PhD candidate in political science, and Aseem Prakash, a UW professor of political science, argue that economic growth has not necessarily empowered women in India.
    05/04/2013 | The Seattle Times
  • A Catalyst for Careers in Politics and Public Policy

    Since 1955, UW undergraduates have learned about lawmaking by devoting winter quarter to working full time in Olympia for members of the Washington State House of Representatives or Senate.
    04/03/2013 | Legislative Internship Program
  • Holding Global Brands Accountable

    Political Science students and faculty have teamed up to document the role of universities in securing labor rights for apparel workers.
    04/03/2013 | Brand Responsibility Project
  • Why Cutting Government Spending is So Hard

    The budget deficit is once again a prominent item on the political agenda. The fiscal cliff deal signed on January 2 included tax increases for the highest earners. What is the likelihood of a follow-up deal with significant cuts in entitlement spending? Not very.
    04/03/2013 | Perspectives on National Government Spending
  • The New World of Online Education

    The UW has a major initiative in the works to expand online learning exponentially over the next five years.
    04/02/2013 | Online Learning
  • Movers and Shakers and History Makers

    A&S alumni and siblings Gary and Carver Gayton have led extraordinary lives, following in the footsteps of their great grandfather Lewis Clarke, who escaped slavery to become a well-known abolitionist.

    March 2013 Perspectives