Politics and Government

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.

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains how lack of clarity from the federal government has the potential to erode public trust.

Associate professor of political science Christopher Adolph explains why state officials have been taking a large leadership role in preventing the spread of coronavirus.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, discusses how republican governors were more likely to delay COVD-19 social distancing measures.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, explains why states with Republican governors are more likely to delay coronavirus prevention measures.

Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology, discusses how special circumstances can lead to increased transmission of the coronavirus in Washington's jails and prisons.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, explains why states with Republican governors have tended to be slower in taking action against the coronavirus.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, explains why states with Republican governors have tended to be slower in taking action against the coronavirus.