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Political Science
The legacy of Shinzo Abe
The legacy of Shinzo Abe
Frederick R. Dickinson, professor of Japanese history and director of the Center for East Asian Studies, offers his take on Abe’s impact on Japan, foreign policy, and lessons we can draw from his killing.
Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained
Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained
Political scientist Brendan O’Leary, an expert on U.K. politics in the School of Arts & Sciences, offers his insight on what led to this moment, what might be next, and what it all means for the future of the U.K.
Hong Kong handover, 25 years later
Hong Kong handover, 25 years later
Hong Kong marks 25 years under Chinese control on July 1. Jacques deLisle, director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China, discusses where Hong Kong stands now and what the future might hold.
What the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade means
What the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade means
Marci Hamilton, a Penn Professor of Practice and founder and CEO of the nonprofit think tank CHILD USA, offers thoughts as this news unfolds.
Putin, personalism, and the war in Ukraine
Putin, personalism, and the war in Ukraine
Christopher Carothers of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China discusses how Putin managed to personalize power for himself and what that means for Russia’s neighbors and the world.
Are Republicans and Democrats driven by hatred of one another? Less than you think
Are Republicans and Democrats driven by hatred of one another? Less than you think
Rather than being fueled by animosity for the other side—negative partisanship—a new study finds that Americans are at least as motivated by the passion they have for their own party.
Undergraduate research projects look at migration from multiple angles
Undergraduate research projects look at migration from multiple angles
The Wolf Undergraduate Humanities forum takes on the topic of migration, with individual research projects ranging from slavery debates within the Jewish Orthodox community to Southeast Asian refugee youth.
‘Abortion and Women’s Rights 1970’: A film that’s newly timely
‘Abortion and Women’s Rights 1970’: A film that’s newly timely
Five decades ago, ahead of the landmark ruling Roe v. Wade, political scientist Mary Summers worked on a documentary film. That film is gaining new viewers through a recently launched website.
Penn junior Ha-Nam Yoon named a Udall Scholar
Penn junior Ha-Nam Yoon named a Udall Scholar
Ha-Nam Yoon, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2022 Udall Scholar by the Udall Foundation, recognized for leadership, public service, and a commitment to issues related to the environment.
How Lucas Monroe defines leadership
How Lucas Monroe defines leadership
Lucas Monroe, a political science major, combines athletics and introspection to take on a leadership role in social justice work on campus and beyond.
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The Washington Post
Groups sue to block FTC’s new rule barring noncompete agreements
Cary Coglianese of Penn Carey Law says that the current Supreme Court has a majority that’s looking skeptically at the exercise of governing power by administrative agencies like the Federal Trade Commission.
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The New York Times
Why losing political power now feels like ‘losing your country’
Yphtach Lelkes of the Annenberg School for Communication says that political elites, not average voters, are driving the democratic backsliding that is occurring in America.
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Christian Science Monitor
A majority of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. Can it rebuild?
Matthew Levendusky of the School of Arts & Sciences says that a partisan trust gap has emerged in public perception of the Supreme Court as a conservative institution.
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Axios
Report: Latin America’s progress on helping sex abuse victims
Marci Hamilton of the School of Arts & Sciences points to Chile as an international example of a large sex abuse scandal turning into effective activism.
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CBC Radio (Canada)
The GOP race is over. The question after Haley drops out: Will her voters move to Trump?
Marc Trussler of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Biden surrogates can’t outright ignore warning signs from polling data.
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Las Vegas Review-Journal
Our political parties have become unrecognizable
Brian Rosenwald of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Republican lean to the right during the last few decades has distorted labels like moderate and conservative.
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