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Project Syndicate - Sue Stokes discusses how inequality spurs democratic backsliding
CHICAGO – With November’s election in the United States fast approaching, Democrats continue to debate whether to campaign on the economy or the futur...
July 11, 2024![Robert Pape](/sites/default/files/styles/news_listing_featured_image/public/2024-05/robert-pape.jpg?itok=U8Qh43-G)
Political Science In the News Announcements
Mother Jones – Robert Pape discusses the SCOTUS immunity ruling and the prospects for political violence
On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that former President Donald Trump has broad immunity from prosecution for crimes he allegedly committed while ...
July 5, 2024![Mark Hansen](/sites/default/files/styles/news_listing_featured_image/public/2023-08/hansen_mark2.jpg?itok=xxfwf2u2)
Politico – Mark Hansen discusses President Biden’s choices post-debate
On Thursday, President Joe Biden’s debate performance sent Democrats straight into crisis mode: Nothing about his demeanor, from his shaky voice, to h...
July 1, 2024![Cathy Cohen](/sites/default/files/styles/news_listing_featured_image/public/2022-03/cohen_crop_1380_v2.png?itok=5TqMz753)
NBC Chicago – Cathy Cohen discusses young voter’s opinions on US presidential candidates
Young voters may be the ones who decide the 2024 election. They will be key in November, but right now, they aren't thrilled with their choices for pr...
July 1, 2024![Robert Pape](/sites/default/files/styles/news_listing_featured_image/public/2024-05/robert-pape.jpg?itok=U8Qh43-G)
Nature - Protests over Israel-Hamas war have torn US universities apart: what’s next? Prof. Robert Pape discusses his recent survey research.
Protests over the war in Gaza have rattled and divided university campuses across the United States over the past few months. Now some university lead...
May 28, 2024![Will Howell](/sites/default/files/styles/news_listing_featured_image/public/2024-01/william_howell.jpg?itok=el4tbE8i)
In the News Faculty Political Science
Newsweek - Trump and Biden Will Both Face the Same Problem in 2024, Analysts Warn; Prof. William Howell says "there clearly are forces in play that are likely to depress turnout—widespread misgivings about the two frontrunners, foremost among them"
January 29, 2024![Cathy Cohen](/sites/default/files/styles/news_listing_featured_image/public/2022-03/cohen_crop_1380_v2.png?itok=5TqMz753)