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Wealthy democracies have looser immigration policies, researchers find

Jan. 3, 2023

"Does rising inequality lead to more-restrictive or less-restrictive immigration policies?" According to Political Science professor Adrian Shin, the answer isn't so cut and dry as you may expect. In new research conducted by Dr. Shin and his colleagues at UCLA, the answer turns out to be "both". The state of...

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ELECTION 2022 | CU poll shows top Democratic incumbents leading among likely Colorado voters

Nov. 3, 2022

Top-ticket Democratic incumbents hold double-digit leads over their Republican challengers among likely Colorado voters, a new poll from the 麻豆影院's nonpartisan American Politics Research Lab shows. The annual Colorado Political Climate Survey also found strong support among likely voters for ballot measures to fund free meals for...

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Congratulations to Matt Harvey on his second article!

Nov. 2, 2022

Congratulations to Matt Harvey for publishing his second peer reviewed article and his first single-authored piece: The Sublime and the Pale Blue Dot: Reclaiming the Cosmos for Earthly Nature in Environmental Values (in AOP, in print in 2023). This is an article-version of a chapter of his exciting dissertation. Click...

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Will abortion spur more women to vote in November? Expert weighs in

Nov. 1, 2022

The 2022 midterm elections are right around the corner, and a slew of high-profile races, including some in Colorado, remain nail-bitingly close. One question, in particular, has left many political pundits scratching their heads: How big of a role will the U.S. Supreme Court鈥檚 decision in June to strike down...

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Jaroslav Tir Featured on UN Website

Sept. 20, 2022

Our very own Jaroslav Tir is being featured in the peace section of the United Nations (UN) Research website for his book, Incentivizing Peace: How International Organizations Can Help Prevent Civil Wars in Member Countries . Coauthored with CU Ph.D. Johannes Karreth, Incentivizing Peace describes how international organizations like the...

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Hello! Are you interested in learning more about the CU in D.C. program?

Sept. 7, 2021

Mari Shilling from The Washington Center (TWC), will be on campus this month to take your questions and tell you about living and studying in D.C. See the details below: What? CU in D.C. and Education Abroad will be hosting Mari Shilling from TWC. Mari will be available to answer...

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Conference on World Affairs - Invitation to Welcome Event 8/25!

Aug. 20, 2021

The CU Conference on World Affairs (CWA), is a campus event that takes place April 6-9, 2022. This is the CWA鈥檚 74 th year, and it brings renowned speakers to campus from all over the world in every imaginable field of endeavor from the arts to business to technology to...

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Ken Bickers and CU 麻豆影院 Today

Nov. 5, 2020

Our department chair, Kenneth Bickers, has been featured in an article in CU 麻豆影院 Today regarding political scientists weighing in with their thoughts on the election so far. Read more about it here!

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Ugly Freedoms Talk with Elizabeth Anker

Oct. 16, 2020

鈥淯gly Freedoms鈥 with Elisabeth Anker ( George Washington University) How is the language of freedom used to justify war, racism, climate destruction, and economic inequality in American politics? Freedom is one of the highest ideals in American politics, but it has also justified horrific violence and destruction throughout US history...

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Congratulations Jana Jones!

Oct. 9, 2020

Congratulations to the Political Science Department's very own, Jana Jones! Jana has been selected for the Social Sciences Staff Employee of the Month. She serves the department as the Education Program Coordinator and is being recognized for her organization, collaboration, and teamwork, along with her dedication to the department's graduate...

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