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.’
Why free speech—and especially disagreement—matters on college campuses
Rochester political scientist David Primo explains why the ‘clash of ideas’ is necessary for a well-functioning university.
When will the war in Ukraine end? And how?
Political scientist Hein Goemans discusses the ‘massive consequences’ for Europe—and the world—of continued war in Ukraine.
Peter Regenstreif: ‘With the media, there is no truth, there are just appearances’
The University of Rochester remembers political scientist Peter Regenstreif, an expert on mass media.
Russia and Ukraine: Putin ‘has his back up against the wall’
Randall Stone, an expert on Eastern and Central Europe, discusses the direction of the war in Ukraine, including the likelihood of Russia’s using biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons.