Social Sciences Division

Alex Lenferna, philosophy doctoral student, writes about how the creation of social 'tipping points' could lead to social transformations that mitigate the effects of climate change.

Sara R. Curran, professor of International Studies, discusses the important role immigrants play in the United States economy.

Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, gives insight on Amazon's reaction to employees speaking out about its climate policy.

History Professor James Gregory weighs in on the possible bankruptcy of a prominent West Coast union.

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Daniel Bessner, assistant professor of international studies, weighs in on George Soros' recent donation to Global University Initiative.

Joshua Reid, history professor, discusses the "Real Rent Duwamish" project and the U.S.'s history of breaking treaties with Indigenous people.

History Professor Margaret O'Mara weighs in on Amazon employees' decision to call out Amazon for its climate policy.

Margaret O'Mara, history professor, weighs in on why Seattle's middle class is struggling to find housing.

Ben Marwick, associate professor of anthropology discusses an ancient aboriginal aquaculture system recently uncovered by the Australian wildfires.

Christopher Sebastian Parker, political science professor, discusses King County's decision to change its namesake from a slave owner to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Daniel Bessner, assistant professor of international studies, is praised for his research in how professional studies have responded to the changing world of academia.

Political science Professor Aseem Prakash weighs in on the analysis surrounding Microsoft's newly-announced "carbon-negative" goal.

Political science Professor Aseem Prakash analyzes the race for climate leadership among tech companies.

James Gregory, history professor, discusses the importance of sensitivity towards a place's racial history.