Social Sciences Division

"There's always going to be some change in the vote. It's not a perfect system," says UW's Stuart Streichler.

Wallingford resident Meredith Pfanschmidt and a friend spent more than $400 each on round trip tickets to Washington D.C. to protest President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Bill Radke talks to Christopher Parker, University of Washington professor of political science, about the white nationalism movement called the "alt-right." 

Herb Weisbaum interviews David Bachman, professor of international studies at UW, about how the Presidential election results may change U.S. foreign policy, specifically with China.

KOMO Radio's Herb Weisbaum interviews Scott Radnitz, associate professor of international studies at the UW, about President-elect Donald Trump's opinion of Vladimir Putin.

Sabine Lang, associate professor of international studies at UW, discusses how President-elect Donald Trump may change U.S. relations with European nations.

Professor Chris S. Parker details why given America’s racial history, the election of Donald Trump is not a surprise.

Hundreds of hate crimes have been reported since the recent presidential election, but UW professor Margaret O’Mara says studying history gives her reason to hope.

Two new books explore how difficult the housing market and criminal justice system make it to climb out of poverty.

"Many Trump supporters believe themselves to be losing 'their' country, something that leads them to prefer a social milieu more consistent with days gone by."

What will the ramifications of a Donald Trump presidency be on United States foreign policy and its place in the world?

UW Arts & Sciences faculty members weigh in on whether President-elect Trump's election means doomsday. 

The UW Department of American Ethnic Studies released a post-election statement on undocumented students. 

For the first time in more than 30 years, more people voted for the candidates for governor in Washington than for the listed candidates for president.

David Horsey — a Seattle native and UW alumnus —  has been covering presidential politics since 1980, but he has never experienced anything like this campaign.