Mind the revenue gap
Rochester political scientists have found that the large disparity in state revenue collection between Western and non-Western states didn’t happen until the 20th century—much later than commonly thought.
Political science major examines bias when women run for office
Morgan Gillespie ’23 has produced some striking preliminary findings that show voters use gender cues to form beliefs about which policies a politician supports.
Andrés Arocho González ’24 to receive Truman Scholarship
The political science major from Puerto Rico is the first Rochester student to earn the honor since 2004.
In Art New York, Angelica Aranda ’23 finds a niche in book art
A program for University of Rochester students inspires the Queens native to build community through art.
A year at war: what’s next for Ukraine?
Political scientists Randall Stone and Hein Goemans discuss military developments, the efficacy of sanctions, and how to contain—and end—the war in Ukraine.
US state spending historically biased against immigrant, nonwhite communities
Scholars show a “direct link” from the 1920s to the early 1960s between the race, class, and immigration status of constituents and their district’s share of state funds.
2022 midterm elections show a silver lining for US democracy
A post-2022-midterm election poll by Bright Line Watch finds increased trust in the fairness of elections.
Alumnus Josh Shapiro elected Pennsylvania’s next governor
Josh Shapiro ’95 has won the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race, making him the first University of Rochester alumnus to be elected a United States governor.
Bright Line Watch assesses American democracy on the eve of 2022 midterm elections
Experts in Bright Line Watch poll see a high chance some Republican candidates will be unwilling to concede election losses.
What the midterm elections tell us about the stability of US democracy
Rochester political scientists discuss what happens when election deniers run for office, and how US democracy may die ‘by a thousand cuts.’