Social Sciences Division

This week, lawmakers are debating whether Congress should approve a military strike on Syria. Jonathan Mercer, associate professor of political science, is quoted.

The UW Tel Dor Archeological Excavation and Field School - whose students in 2009 unearthed a rare gemstone with the image of Alexander the Great - has completed another summer's excavation work.

Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology, comments on the outrage caused by Miley Cyrus' performace at the VMAs.

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.

Geography professor Kam Wing Chan discusses the little known "hukou," a small document that could have a big impact on keeping China's poor from joining the middle class.

Wenatchee World publisher Rufus Woods writes about "a provocative public forum" sponsored by the Seattle City Club and featuring communications chair, David Domke.

Former U.S. representative and current New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner is embroiled in another sex scandal. UW sociology professor Pepper Schwartz talks about what might motivate his wife to once again support him.

Anthropology professor Bettina Shell-Duncan consulted on a report that finds female genital cutting has seen a gradual but significant decline in many countries.

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.

Rich Peruvians in the city of Lima request black pallbearers at their funerals. UW history professor Adam Warren explains why.

Sociology professor Pepper Schwartz says the Iowa Supreme Court's decision that it is not sex discrimination for a man to fire a woman for being attractive was a step backward.

Washington is a hot spot for human trafficking, and some University of Washington graduate students have developed an unusual way to help victims of what they call "modern day slavery."

University of Washington communications Ph. D. student Will Mari, aka Will the Word Guy is interviewed about his weekly column "World of Words."

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.

UW political science professor Ellis Goldberg sheds light on the situation in Egypt.