Political Science News and Events
Keck weighs in on Supreme Court impact on electoral politics in Associated Press
Barkun helps shed light on the mystery of “Q” in the Washington Post
Professor Emeritus of Political Science Michael Barkun weighs in on the mystery of "Q" and the history of conspiracy theories in America in the Washington Post. "These ideas never completely die,” says Barkun, who studies conspiracy theories and political extremism. “They get recycled every generation, and in America, some of the most powerful conspiracy ideas deal with an enemy inside the government who is really pulling the strings but cannot be identified.”
“We all want stories that make sense of the world,” Barkun says. “When we can’t find them, we look around in strange places."
Reeher weighs in on call for NY Gov. Cuomo to hold debate on WRVO
Professor of Political Science Grant Reeher says in his experience, the incumbent or the candidate who expects to win wants to have a debate as close as possible to the Election Day and the challenger wants to have it earlier.
Explore by:
-
A Conversation with George Washington: Featuring Robert Shetterly
Maxwell Hall, Maxwell Auditorium (Room 117)
This session will feature a conversation with Robert Shetterly, artist of the renowned educational exhibit Americans Who Tell the Truth.