Politics and Government

Amidst the changing world, the business empire Amazon could face a turbulent future if it does not change. Aseem Prakash, of UW's Political Sciences division, is a contributor.

Jacob Grumbach, assistant professor of political science explains why mail-in votes should be made legal and mandatory in all states, complete with statistics and interviews.

Scott Montgomery, international studies professor, and Aseem Prakash, political science professor, explain the uncertain future for oil companies amid the coronavirus crisis.

History Professor Margaret O'Mara looks back at the automobile industry's response to the Great Depression to predict how the coronavirus will effect big tech players.

Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, provides a comprehensive explanation on COVID-19, Coronavirus, and how to make sense of the current crisis in the Atlantic

Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, guides the reader through some of the myths surrounding the coronavirus and the best ways to stop the spread of misinformation. 

The coronavirus created both a pandemic and an “infodemic” of hoaxes, a situation that is uniquely understood by Carl Bergstrom, biology professor and misinformation expert.

Christopher Parker, professor of political science, explains the hidden reasons behind the anti-quarantine protests.

Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, explains how antibody tests can help model the spread of the coronavirus, even if they are not reliable enough to guide policy on reopening.

Political science Professor Aseem Prakash explains how online Earth Day events have the potential to sustain climate-friendly actions resulting from coronavirus prevention measures.

Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom explains how in-person voting sites may lead to increased transmission of the coronavirus.

Aseem Prakash, political science professor, compares how countries are cooperating when it comes to climate change versus the coronavirus.

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains the misinformation surrounding the coronavirus and gives his opinion on when quarantines could end.

Professor of international studies, David Bachman, explains how the coronavirus and China's response to it have heightened political tensions between China and the US.

Aseem Prakash, political science professor, details the inequities involved in coronavirus prevention policies.