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The Middle East Crisis and the U.S.
Professor Joel Migdal sheds light on the Middle East conflict and the U.S. role there in his book Shifting Sands.
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Movers and Shakers and History Makers
A&S alumni and siblings Gary and Carver Gayton have led extraordinary lives, following in the footsteps of their great grandfather Lewis Clarke, who escaped slavery to become a well-known abolitionist.
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The Tea Party, Still Brewing
Professor Christopher Parker, whose book about the rise of the Tea Party will be published in 2013, shares his thoughts on the Tea Party's popularity and its similarities to past conservative political movements in the U.S.
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Living Voters Guide
As Washington voters consider numerous hot button issues this election season, many are turning to the Living Voters Guide, an interactive online resource developed by UW students and faculty in conjunction with Seattle CityClub.
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Examining Religion, Earbuds Optional
As host of Research on Religion, a weekly podcast, Professor Anthony Gill immerses listeners in discussions of religion and society. The show focuses on social science, not theological, aspects of religion.
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A Year-long Exploration of Cities
A year-long series, “Now Urbanism: City-making in the 21st Century and Beyond,” is exploring cities from a humanist perspective, focusing on such issues as social justice, environmental urbanism, and social networks.
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Obama Adviser's Roller Coaster Ride for Healthcare Reform
Robert Kocher, '94, discusses the experience of serving as an adviser to President Obama during the crafting of healthcare reform legislation—and why he thinks the legislation is a huge step forward for healthcare in the U.S.
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Getting On Board with Washington Bus
Josh Johnston ('03) and a group of friends founded The Washington Bus as a way to involve young people in politics.