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University senate votes to require racial justice courses for undergrads

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The University of Minnesota Senate voted to rename the Diversity and Social Justice course theme to “Race, Power and Justice in the United States” (RPJ) and make it a requirement for all undergraduate students on the Twin Cities campus. Associate Professor Kathryn Pearson of Political Science points out that a quarter of students have graduated without taking a course in the social justice theme.

Understanding Local Politics Through Reddit

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“Local politics...shapes everything about how we live our day-to-day lives,” explains political science assistant professor Jane Sumner. She discusses how she’s used Reddit threads to collect data on local politics and understand its effects on daily life.

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Who SHE is

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Lulete Mola (BA ’14, political science) is a social change strategist and chief strategy and innovation officer at the Women's Foundation of Minnesota. Her purpose is to build power with individuals, families, and communities for real change. What follows is extracted from recent reflections she offered on how she realized her purpose in powering social change.

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Expanding the Meaning

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The Multicultural Undergraduate Political Science Coalition Raises Awareness of the Interconnectedness of Racism and Homelessness in Minneapolis

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Valuing male dominance may predict support for Trump, study says

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New research suggests that those who value "hegemonic masculinity" are more likely to support Trump. Professor of Political Science and Psychology Christopher Federico discusses the results of this research and its implementation in society in an article from CNN.

December 2020 Newsletter

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First-Gen Grad Student Farrah Tek on Expanding Diversity in Poli Sci

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“One of my aims...is to clarify unwritten history on issues that have received little attention,” explains political science PhD candidate and recipient of the Leadership, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Fellowship Farrah Tek. She discusses her thesis and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at the U.

Remarkable Feats in Remarkable Times

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“It just comes together at the end...it really does,” emphasizes recent political science alum Elise Eckert. She reflects on finishing an honors thesis and graduating during the transition to remote learning and discusses her future career plans.

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From Changed Rules to Changed Behavior

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“The findings in both papers show how the rules of the game can change behavior,” explains Morse Alumni Distinguished Professor Timothy Johnson about his research on how the switch hearing arguments over the telephone, rather than in court, due to COVID-19 has changed attitudes and actions in the US Supreme Court.

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