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Lawyers as Lobbyists: Regulatory Advocacy in American Finance

Political Science Now

Lawyers as Lobbyists: Regulatory Advocacy in American Finance By Brian Libgober , Northwestern University and Daniel Carpenter , Harvard University Administrative agencies have undertaken an increasingly substantial role in policymaking. Yet the influence-seeking that targets these agencies remains poorly understood. Read the full article.

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In Memoriam: Renowned Political Scientist and former APSA President, Dr. Matthew Holden, Jr., Passes Away

Political Science Now

A man of profound intellect, unwavering dedication, and boundless curiosity, Dr. Holdens contributions to the field of political science and his commitment to justice and equity have left an indelible mark on academia and beyond. He specialized in the US Presidency, the Executive Branch, public administration, and urban politics.

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Call for Proposals: Approaches to Human Rights Pedagogy | Application Deadline: February 25, 2025

Political Science Now

Incorporation of advocacy into human rights courses. Download the Full Call for Proposals Here George Andreopoulos is Professor of Political Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and at the Graduate Center, CUNY, and the founding Director of the Center for International Human Rights at John Jay College.

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APSA Member Spotlight: Dr. Timothy Lewis, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Political Science Now

Lewis (he/him/his) is an identity politics researcher, social justice activist, and Associate Professor of Political Science at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the historic Tuskegee University.

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College Uncovered, Season 3, Episode 2

The Hechinger Report

Music: Kirk: So now we’re going to explore how and how quickly the politics of campus protests and even classroom discussions have changed — and what that means for you. And so that’s a reason why the social science might not be as robust as it might be. Jon: Katherine Cramer teaches political science at Wisconsin.

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Biased Professors? Try Disclosure

MPSA

One of our sister social sciences—economics—is among the least liberal of the academic disciplines. As for our discipline, political scientists are known for being ruthless de-bunkers of assumptions on both left and right. Try Disclosure appeared first on Midwest Political Science Association.

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College student voting is way up

The Hechinger Report

The political division they’ve witnessed hasn’t discouraged young voters, said LoMonte, a sophomore political science major from Bloomfield, New Jersey, who was wearing a “TCNJ Votes” T-shirt. It’s not enough to throw our hands in the air and give up,” said Williams, a senior political science major from Union, New Jersey.