Social Sciences Division

The University of Washington Center for Human Rights will hold a daylong conference Oct. 5 at the UW School of Law, underscoring a crucial international theme.

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.

"It’s time for the Obama administration to follow through on a comprehensive Arctic policy," writes the Editorial Board of The Seattle Times. The UW's Arctic Studies Program is referenced.

Communication professor, Philip Howard offers advice on creating effective presentations with a 12 slide outline.

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.

Professor David Bachman talks with KUOW about Chinese investments in the Seattle region through the controversial EB-5 program set to expire the end of this month.

Writing from Greece, Taso G. Lagos, program director for Hellenic studies, reflects on Greek tradition and modern realities in this Seattle Times op-ed.

When UW anthropologist Cabeiri Robinson returned to Kashmiri Pakistan one month after the horrific 2005 earthquake, it was more than a professional visit.

KUOW's Speakers Forum presents the lecture and performance from last year's Music From The War To End All Wars series, with UW professors Ronald Moore and Robin McCabe.

UW journalism and communication alum Stanton H. Patty, who wrote for The Seattle Times for 34 years and traveled the globe writing, has passed away.

Author Polly Myers is a lecturer in the University of Washington Department of History and the Integrated Social Sciences.

Jackson School of International Studies Director Reşat Kasaba on why Congress should support the Iran nuclear agreement and how it introduces a rare hopeful note for the future of the Middle East.

Jake Rosenfeld says that although there have been significant strides in the last few years, he doesn’t see a big labor revival on the way.