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APSA Oral History Project: Contributions by Scholars of Color Interview Series

Political Science Now

This collection of interviews contributes to a continuous project that seeks to amplify the scholarship and the contributions of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to the profession and investigate the history of race and racism in the political science profession. of Political Science and International Relations Dr. Errol A.

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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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Learn more about: “Canadian Indian Residential Schools Data Collection Project”

Political Science Now

Moira Lynch (she/her/hers) is an Associate Professor in the department of politics, geography and international studies at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. Dr. Lynch completed her PhD in political science at the University of Minnesota. Research interests include social movements, social justice and cultural genocide.

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Learn more about: “Weaving our Liberations: Navigational Relationality and Chamorro Refusal in Låguas and Gåni”

Political Science Now

Project Title: Weaving our Liberations: Navigational Relationality and Chamorro Refusal in Låguas and Gåni Samantha Barnettt, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Samantha Marley Barnett is a PhD candidate in the Indigenous politics program in the political science department at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

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APSA’s Summer Rise High School Intern Program: Meet the Cohort

Political Science Now

This summer, the American Political Science Association partnered with Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) District’s Summer Rise Program to offer three high school students the opportunity to gain experience in political science knowledge production and higher education non-profits.

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Reading, writing and arguing: Can a summer of big questions push students to college?

The Hechinger Report

Carthage students visited the local Civil War museum to connect theory with history, while Columbia asks participants to spend their senior year of high school working on a civic leadership project. This summer’s students met with the city police chief and president of the local school board; they also had dinner with a New Haven alderwoman.

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Undocumented high schoolers work long hours, putting college further out of reach

The Hechinger Report

So when we have a great extracurricular activity, like a visit to a museum, these kids just can’t go because they would miss a shift.”. I want to study law, maybe become a paralegal, possibly go to law school, study political science, start my own nonprofit. I don’t want to just work until I die.