Social Sciences Division

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.

Professor, Philip Howard looks at the vast number of devices connected to the internet and says many of them are unprotected.

The gender balance of fandom has shifted markedly recently, and this year, parity has been reached. UW digital media lecturer Rob Salkowitz is quoted.

The Center for Communication, Difference, and Equity at the University of Washington aims to help people better communicate about race, equity and diversity.

The University of Washington's Michael Blake, professor of philosophy, discusses Seattle's rent control debate.