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In the new book "Pivotal Tuesdays: Four Elections that Shaped the Twentieth Century," University of Washington history professor Margaret O'Mara focuses on the outliers.

History professor Mark Smith suggests that Americans are actually enjoying a relative respite from religiously-influenced debates.

Wendy Stone, director of the UW’s Research in Early Autism Detection and Intervention Lab, helped develop content for See Amazing in All Children.

Brandi Cossairt, UW professor of chemistry, will receive five-year funding through Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering.

The changes the 20th century brought to American presidential politics “continue to hold true” in the 21st century,” says Margaret O’Mara, University of Washington associate professor of history.

The fellowship includes a five-year research grant of $875,000.

A faction of the GOP has forced two strong voices of moderation out. They would be wise to elect a speaker who will help them regain traction as the loyal opposition, says Christopher Parker.

Seattle's economy and population have skyrocketed in the last few years but some important pieces have fallen behind. Elaina Rose, UW associate professor of economics, is quoted.

The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies’ growing areas of interest and sphere of impact will be on display Oct. 16.

An exorbitant interest rate on court fines and fees help create modern-day debtors’ jails. Alexes Harris, associate professor of sociology, is quoted.

Two teams of University of Washington researchers were members of the multinational, decades-long scientific groups that won.

UW Psychology Professor Sapna Cheryan,discusses why high school girls don't pursue math and science. 

A discussion on why the UW is suing the CIA over documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act about an alleged massacre in El Salvador.

"My research indicates that ... pledges of abstinence do not necessarily make for an easy transition to a married sexual life," writes Sarah Diefendorf, UW sociology doctoral student, in The Conversat

"China has hailed Xi’s trip a success, [and] ... Washington state played a big role in his achieving his agenda," writes Assunta Ng for Northwest Asian Weekly. Professor David Bachman, is quoted.