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Political Science
From ‘the United States are’ to ‘the United States is’
From ‘the United States are’ to ‘the United States is’
Political scientist Melissa M. Lee on how the linguistic shift from plural to singular demonstrates the evolution of sovereign authority in the U.S.
Misperceptions between political parties could erode democracy in the U.S.
Misperceptions between political parties could erode democracy in the U.S.
The majority of Americans believe that U.S. democracy, and the country itself, is in crisis and at risk of failing, according to a poll from NPR/Ipsos.
Q&A on the UK’s new prime minister
Q&A on the UK’s new prime minister
Political scientist Brendan O’Leary discusses Liz Truss’ fall, Rishi Sunak’s rise, and what it all means going forward.
What to look for in the upcoming midterms
What to look for in the upcoming midterms
Political scientist Marc Meredith of the School of Arts & Sciences shares the top five things he’ll be keeping an eye in the upcoming elections.
Where political views and fundamental beliefs intersect
Where political views and fundamental beliefs intersect
Research from The Penn Primals Project debunks the idea that conservatives think the world is more dangerous than liberals, findings with implications for future research and productive political debate.
India at 75, CASI at 30
India at 75, CASI at 30
The Center for the Advanced Study of India, the first institution in the U.S. dedicated to the study of contemporary India, is turning 30 this year, and celebrated with a symposium that also highlighted the 75th anniversary of India’s independence.
Survey: Broad bipartisan support for abortion exceptions
Survey: Broad bipartisan support for abortion exceptions
The survey by Penn’s Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies/SurveyMonkey also shows 80% of American adults say abortion will be important to their vote on Nov. 8.
Decolonize the future: Defending Indigenous rights and lands
Decolonize the future: Defending Indigenous rights and lands
Three Maya activists from Belize spoke with Richard M. Leventhal about the challenges and progress they’ve made on land rights in recent years.
The uncertain future of DACA
The uncertain future of DACA
Sarah Paoletti of Penn Carey Law’s Transnational Legal Clinic sheds some light on a federal appeals court ruling earlier this month.
Twitter gives conservative news greater visibility than liberal content
Twitter gives conservative news greater visibility than liberal content
This bias held even in the context of a social justice movement with left-leaning goals, according to research from Sandra González-Bailón of the Annenberg School for Communication and colleagues.
In the News
Los Angeles Times
Could Trump really return DOGE savings to taxpayers?
John Dilulio Jr. of the School of Arts & Sciences says that eliminating the entire federal civilian workforce would leave in place about 95% of all federal spending and the $34 trillion national debt.
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The Irish Times (Dublin)
North and South, attitudes to reunification are shifting
Brendan O’Leary of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses recent trends in public opinion in Ireland and Northern Ireland regarding reunification, the demographic shifts influencing the movement, and the prospects for planning and compromise in the face of potential unity.
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The New York Times
This man won birthright citizenship for all
Rogers M. Smith of the School of Arts & Sciences says that it’s ambiguous whether birthright citizenship applies to the children of unauthorized aliens.
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GOP gains in voter registration raise red flags for Democrats
Marc Meredith of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Nevada and New Jersey are two states that saw significant shifts towards the Republicans in November.
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National Catholic Reporter
Panel discusses the Catholic case for a second New Deal
John Dilulio of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke about the value of private-public partnerships, the interconnectedness between good jobs and good family outcomes, and the role of Catholics as a key constituency of the New Deal.
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The New York Times
Europe has a leadership vacuum. How will it handle Trump?
Amy Gutmann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Germany is front and center in the economic problems currently afflicting Europe.
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