Political Science Now

MARCH 14, 2025

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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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As we have argued elsewhere , at the heart of the current efforts is deep-seated disagreement “over whether and to what extent racism is embedded in American history and institutions, how racism should be acknowledged and combatted, and who bears responsibility for ongoing racial discrimination and injustice.”.

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Teaching American History

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

When teaching political science and government, we tend to teach federalism and the separation of powers as one issue, and to teach civil rights and liberties as a separate issue. <I>Federalism</I>, with John Dinan appeared first on Teaching American History. Yet the two issues are very often intertwined.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The largest student protests in American history were in May of 1970, following the Cambodian invasion and the tragic shootings of student protesters at Kent State and Jackson State. Jon: Katherine Cramer teaches political science at Wisconsin. Katherine Cramer: Students are afraid of each other.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2024

Fewer college students are majoring in liberal arts subjects like philosophy or English and political science, like you did, Jon. Jon: Yeah, or history, like you did, Kirk. Jon: Sarah Igo chairs the American History Department at Vanderbilt and is an intellectual historian. Kirk: Intellectual historian?

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Political Science Now

JANUARY 9, 2025

Political Science from UC Riverside and is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Imperial Valley College. Dr. Cauchon specializes in International Relations and Political Theory, with a focus on environmental justice and transnational social movements. in Political Science from Richland Community College.

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Political Science Now

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This spatial alliance overlays a multi-racial one, as Democrats rely more heavily on voters of color than any other major party in American history. A major consequence of this shift has been the creation of a “U-shaped” Democratic voting base, with both poorer metro voters and affluent suburbanites siding with the party.

American History 41

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Political Science Now

APRIL 1, 2025

Prior to the 2024 US Presidential Election, APSAs Diversity and Inclusion Programs Department issued a call for submissions, entitled “ 2024 APSA Post-Election Reflections ,” for a PSNow blog series of political science scholars who reflect on key moments, ideas, and challenges faced in the 2024 election.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 28, 2021

and African American history. Chris Tims, a social studies teacher in Waterloo, Iowa, says he won’t stop teaching the 1619 Project, despite political pressure. Related: OPINION — The wrong roadmap for teaching American history. Credit: Chris Tims. But Iowa state Rep.

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