Social Sciences Division

In Seattle's large and vibrant Sephardic community, Spain's new law offering dual citizenship to descendants of Jews it kicked out in 1492 is prompting mixed emotions.

Orbital debris gets a lot of policy attention. however but the discourse is a convenient cover for ambitious military space powers worldwide.

Tips for improving your elevator pitch are presented. UW's Lorraine Howell, instructor of communications, is quoted.

BlackPast.org, an online reference center for African-American history and African ancestry created by UW history professor Quintard Taylor, has been honored by the National Education Association.

Seattle City Council member Nick Licata will introduce a resolution July 29 that expresses regret for the anti-Chinese legislation and riots in the 1800s.

As Congress begins reviewing the Iran nuclear deal, opponents of the agreement are pouring tens of millions of dollars into an ad campaign airing nationwide.

A ceremony will be held to honor them on Thursday, October 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the University of Washington Club.

The August primary election is two weeks away, and Seattle City Council races are kicking into high gear. Now candidates will run based on district thanks to a map drawn by a UW geographer.

Essentializing all single family zoning as inherently racist is unhelpful for understanding the role of racism in housing markets, according to the UW's Seattle Civil Rights and Labor History Project.

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.

In Seattle's large Sephardic community, offers of Spanish and Portuguese citizenship are met with more skepticism than forgiveness. UW's Devin Naar, professor of Jewish studies, is quoted.

The new Science Advisory Board members met to discuss how board members will integrate science into the Office of Justice Programs' decision making.

Philip Howard's book discusses a next-generation Internet where electronic devices, from light bulbs and water meters to smart phones and Netflix, are all networked.

UW's Sarah Quinn, assistant professor of sociology, discusses the motivation behind gifting subscription boxes to yourself.