Political Science News and Events
Reeher discusses significance of Trump's impeachment trial in Newsweek
Professor Grant Reeher says people should be "wary" of attempting to identify a historical trend from just two cases: former President Bill Clinton and former President Donald Trump. However, he says the fact that three of four impeachment trials have happened in just over two decades "is in part a reflection of the deep political polarization the nation has been experiencing."
February 9, 2021
See related: Government, Political Parties, United States
Faricy explores public perceptions of welfare via the U.S. tax code
Christopher Ellis, Christopher Faricy
Political Science Associate Professor Chris Faricy and co-author examine how public opinion differs between two types of economic aid—direct government assistance vs. indirect assistance in the form of tax subsidies.
February 9, 2021
See related: Taxation
Gueorguiev quoted in South China Morning Post on Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement
Dimitar Gueorguiev was quoted in the South China Morning Post article "U.S. lawmakers nominate Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement for the Nobel Peace Prize."
February 4, 2021
See related: China, Government, Human Rights