Social Sciences Division

The College honors four exceptional graduates representing eight Arts & Sciences majors.

James Lin, assistant professor of international studies and history, writes about China's suppression of Hong Kong.

Margaret O'Mara, professor of history explains the relationship between tech companies and the U.S. government and why such contracts are often difficult to find.

Scott Lemieux, a lecturer in political science, was interviewed about the Supreme Court ruling on the electoral college on the “KIRO Nights” podcast.

Christopher Parker, professor of political science, explains how Trump's presidency could "kick off a second Reconstruction" as it forces Americans to reckon with race.

Christopher Parker, professor of political science, explains how Trump's presidency could "kick off a second Reconstruction" as it forces Americans to reckon with race.

Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, explains how climate equity should guide decarbonization efforts.

Political Science Professor Christopher S. Parker writes that patriotism is about the adoption of anti-racism on the part of white Americans. 

Hong Kong activists have implored the U.S. to work with international partners to hold Beijing accountable. Brian Leung Kai-Ping, a doctoral student in political science, is quoted.

Daniel Bessner, assistant professor of international studies, discusses the most important lessons of Trump's presidency.

Many Seattleites who identify as BIPOC say they don’t feel as safe while traveling now as they have in years past. Quintard Taylor, professor emeritus of history, is quoted.

Mark Smith, professor of political science, explains how a dangerous minority of people have started to believe that COVID-19 precautions are no longer necessary.

Quintard Taylor, a history professor emeritus and the founder of BlackPast.org, talks about the history of celebrating the Fourth of July.

Jacob Grumbach, assistant professor of political science, explains his new research saying that stronger labor unions have an anti-racist side effect.

James Gregory, professor of history, explains how looking back to 1932 can advise us about 2020.