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Empty corporate statements don't help fix racial inequality, but workers unionizing can
Jacob Grumbach, assistant professor of political science, explains how unionization can help fix racial inequality.
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How Bias In Medical Textbooks Endangers BIPOC
Patricia Louie, professor of sociology, explains bias in medical textbooks and how it endangers BIPOC.
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Debate over protest tactics during Seattle demonstrations exposes deep divides
James Gregory, professor of history, explains debates over Black Lives Matter protest tactics in Seattle.
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75 years after WWII, those who lived it share how it changed them, Seattle
John Findlay, history professor, is quoted in this article about the effects of WWII on Seattle and its citizens.
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National Parks And Pebble Mine Reveal The Influence Of Competitive Elections And Conservative Celebrities
Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, discusses outside influences on the Trump administration's environmental policies.
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Conversations about race and equality resonate at all levels in sports — not just the big leagues
Political science professor Christopher Parker discusses conversations about race in relation to small-time sports.
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For families across Washington, school online means tough choices in the coronavirus-battered economy
Many parents are preparing for what is certain to be a chaotic K-12 school experience this fall. Rachel Heath, associate professor of economics, is quoted.
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Burnout, splinter factions and deleted posts: Unpaid online moderators struggle to manage divided communities
The real world is seeping into online communities and making them harder to moderate. Charles Kiene, a doctoral student in communication, is quoted.
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Terms in Seattle-area rental ads reinforce neighborhood segregation, study says
Ian Kennedy, sociology graduate student, is the lead author of a study on Seattle-area rental ads and how they can reinforce segregation.
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Release the Kraken!
To understand the origins of this beast of myth and legend, KUOW spoke with Lauren Poyer, a lecturer in Scandinavian Studies who specializes in mythology.
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In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, what should you say to someone who refuses to wear a mask? A philosopher weighs in
Colin Marshall, associate professor of philosophy, explains what to say to someone who refuses to wear a mask.
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Are Black Lives Matter protesters peaceful or violent? Depends on whom you ask.
Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies, and Yuan Hsiao, sociology doctoral student, explain the disagreement over whether Black Lives Matter protesters are peaceful.
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Trump greenlights drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, but will oil companies show up?
Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies, explains Trump's decision to allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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The Legacy of Ladino
When a noted expert on Ladino — the endangered language of the Sephardic Jewish community — taught a UW course from Israel, it attracted students from around the world.
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Faculty/staff honors: Public service award, endowed professorship, cybersecurity grant — and a UW professor among Talented 12
The Jackson School of International Studies has received a $200,000 grant for cybersecurity research from Carnegie Corporation of New York.