Inside the Movilización of Latino Voters
Kennia Coronado studies the way the Latino community participates in the political process — even when some members of the community aren’t eligible to vote.
Farha Tahir ’09, MIPA’10 receives 2023 Forward Award
History, Political Science and International Public Affairs alum Farha Tahir ’09, MIPA’10 receives Wisconsin Alumni Association Forward Award. The Forward Award acknowledges rising stars in various fields who exemplify the Wisconsin Idea through an emphasis on service, discovery, and progress.
Practicing Democracy
We have been at this for almost 250 years. If history has taught us anything about keeping democracy alive in the U.S., it’s the importance of staying involved and informed.
Anton Shirikov in the Washington Post: State media controls what Russians see of the war in Ukraine
Shirikov, a Ph.D candidate in the Department of Political Science, argues that Russia's state-controlled media are masters at manipulating their audiences with propganda.
Venturing Toward Better Health
Kristi (Guenther) Ebong helps shape the cutting-edge digital companies that are redefining how we access care.
Poor health threatens voting in older age. Absentee and early voting can help maintain turnout
A new study led by sociology professor Michal Engelman, finds that Poor health — not aging itself — decreases older Americans’ likelihood of voting and that early and absentee voting can help people continue voting even when they experience health challenges.
Ken Mayer on CNN Politics: Rep. Nancy Mace's claim that Washington, DC would not qualify as a Congressional district off-base
"A state will always have at least one congressional seat no matter how small it is," says professor of political science.
Barry Burden on WPR: Virtual Dem National Convention could still energize voters
The event's production values will be higher than a live event, says political science professor.
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