Politics and Government

Alexes Harris, professor of sociology, explains how the system of monetary sanctions (fines and fees) can devastate peoples' lives.

Robert Crutchfield, UW sociologist who studies the justice system, shared with KUOW three areas of the system he believes should change.

Jayadev Athreya, associate professor of mathematics, discusses a boycott of predictive policing by mathematicians.

Jane Simoni, professor of psychology, explains why the virus response in the U.S. has been slowed by a population that doesn’t appear to agree on even basic mitigation measures.

Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, explains the shortfalls in Biden's climate plan.

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains why COVID-19 testing is necessary for re-opening colleges safely.

Megan Ming Francis, associate professor of political science, is featured in this podcast about how crises and art intersect.

Freshman Prakriti Dahiya is featured in this article about the Trump administration's visa decision and its effects on Indian students.

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

A report by the UW Center for Human Rights and the Lewis & Clark Law School is referenced in this article about a Washington teenager freed from ICE custody.

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.

Angelina Godoy, director of the UW Center for Human Rights, is quoted in this article about a Washington teenager freed from ICE custody.

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.