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Opinion: Should Biden Emphasize Race or Class or Both or None of the Above?
Jake Grumbach, assistant professor of political science, is quoted in this article discussing whether the Democratic party should focus on race or class when trying to build support.
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Here’s Why Domestic Politics Shaped Biden’s Climate Summit Agenda
"Biden’s credibility [on climate] with the international audience depends on whether he can show a domestic policy pathway to the promised 50% reduction. Moreover, he needs to make sure that the climate targets do not get tied to other issues that might invite strong domestic opposition," write Nives Dolšak, professor of marine and environmental affairs at the UW, and Aseem Prakash, professor of political science at the UW.
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ArtSci Roundup: Rosmersholm, The Jews of Ottoman Izmir: Dina Danon in Conversation with Devin E. Naar, and More
This week at the UW, watch the play Rosmersholm, attend a book talk, and more.
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ArtSci Roundup: Exhibitions at The Henry Art Gallery, From ‘Permit Patty’ to ‘Karen’: Black Rearticulations of Racial Humor, and More
This week at the UW, attend a talk on Gender in the E.U, visit the Henry Art Gallery, and more.
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It took this to finally get justice': What was different — and not — George Floyd's murder
Many people across the country felt relief Tuesday as former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges brought against him for the murder of George Floyd. But many also felt conflicted about what the moment meant to them. Christopher Parker, professor of political science at the UW, is interviewed.
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The impact on racing and policing
Christopher Parker, professor of political science at the UW, talks about whether this historical moment will result in progress when it comes to racial justice.
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Leaked Calls Reveal ALEC’s Secret Plan to Thwart Biden on Climate
The American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, has a new group called the Functional Federalism Working Group. Its name suggests that the group is meant to redress an imbalance of power between Biden’s presidency and state governments, a majority of which are dominated by conservatives. Jake Grumbach, assistant professor of political science at the UW, is quoted.
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KOMO-AM: 4/15
James Long, associate professor of political science at the UW, is interviewed about President Biden's announcement to pull troops out of Afghanistan.
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After 2020’s BLM protests, real police reform proves a struggle
Jake Grumbach, political science professor, discusses the state of police reform in the United States.
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Leaked calls show ALEC’s secret plan to fight Biden on climate
Republican efforts to stall President Joe Biden’s climate agenda are slowly beginning to take shape. The American Legislative Exchange Council, a membership organization for state lawmakers and industry representatives that is best known for drafting model bills that are then picked up by state legislatures, is also involved. Jake Grumbach, assistant professor of political science at the UW, is quoted.
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Nomadland, Economic Disruption, And The Need For “Just Climate Transition”
"Nomadland could provide a glimpse into future politics unless decarbonization processes are made equitable ... this is why 'just transition' policies should be a top political priority in climate policy design," write Nives Dolšak, professor of marine and environmental affairs at the UW, and Aseem Prakash, professor of political science at the UW.
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Cancel Culture
KBTC's Northwest Now examines the concept of "cancel culture": Is this a way to preserve thoughts and feelings, or is it a violation of free speech and even due process? Victor Menaldo, professor of political science at the UW, is interviewed.
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Study: Republican control of state government is bad for democracy
New research quantifies the health of democracy at the state level — and Republican-governed states tend to perform much worse. Jake Grumbach, assistant professor of political science at the UW, is quoted.
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ArtSci Roundup: Borders and Blackness: Communicating Belonging and Grief, Drop-in Session: Meditation Inspired By Nature, and More
This week at the UW, attend a meditation session, attend Curating in Conversation: A Panel Series on Sharing Northwest Native Art and Art History with the Public, and more.
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Why the Republican War on Democracy Is Moving to the States
After Georgia Republicans experienced the shocking setback of losing the state’s presidential election, the party descended into bitter internal recriminations. But all Republicans heartily agree on next steps: a sweeping bill curtailing voting rights and handing new powers to Republican legislators to prevent the events of 2020 and 2021 from happening again. Jake Grumbach, assistant professor of political science at the UW, is quoted.