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Society & Culture
November 3, 2022 | 11:12 am

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.’

topics: Department of Political Science, elections, featured-post-side, Gerald Gamm, Gretchen Helmke, James Johnson, School of Arts and Sciences,
Society & Culture
November 19, 2021 | 02:05 pm

Are political parties getting in the way of our well-being?

On the contrary, a historical state-level analysis links party competition to increased public investment and greater social well-being.

topics: Department of Political Science, Gerald Gamm, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
University News
April 24, 2020 | 02:37 pm

‘A giant in the field of American Politics’

In a career spanning five decades, Richard (Dick) Fenno, who died in April 21, was instrumental in shaping the field of political science and in establishing the national reputation of Rochester’s political science department.

topics: Department of Political Science, Gerald Gamm, James Johnson, Lawrence Rothenberg, obituaries, Richard Fenno, School of Arts and Sciences, William Riker,
University News
August 22, 2014 | 08:59 pm

Political science researchers earn top awards

Lynda Powell, Gerald Gamm, G. Bingham Powell, Jr., and Hein Goemans will be recognized for their award-winning research during the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association in August.

topics: awards, Department of Political Science, G. Bingham Powell, Gerald Gamm, Hein Goemans, Lynda Powell, School of Arts and Sciences,
Society & Culture
February 7, 2014 | 10:13 pm

Sorry, cities: No strength in numbers

Urban legislators have long lamented that they do not get their fair share of bills passed in state governments, often blaming rural and suburban interests for blocking their efforts. Now a new study confirms one of those suspicions but surprisingly refutes the other.

topics: Department of Political Science, economy, Gerald Gamm, politics, research finding,