In This Section News Events News Recent news from the Department of Political Science Superb Political Science Spring 2026 Classes Learn more about the superb classes being offered by the Department of Political Science for spring 2026! When Washington stops, we all feel it Professors Kathryn Pearson and Paul Goren unpack the partisan battle, public frustration, and what's at stake during the shutdown. Caitlyn Barrett Explores the Psychological Roots of Political Participation Gap Graduate student Caitlyn Barrett’s research reveals how early life and class shape political participation, bridging psychology and political science to explain inequality. Student Spotlight: Veronica Broskovetz Meet Veronica Broskovetz, a junior majoring in political science. Trump's 'alarming' and 'incoherent' stand on nuclear testing Professor Mark Bell discusses the confusion caused by Trump's statement and what shift it could signal in policy. The legal and political questions surrounding Trump's deployment of National Guard troops Professor Ron Krebs discusses what's at stake—legally, politically, and for the U.S. tradition of keeping the military out of domestic affairs. Student Spotlight: Anna Overall Meet Anna Overall, a senior majoring in political science. Political scientist breaks down the rhetoric of mayoral races in Minneapolis, St. Paul Professor Dan Myers makes sense of the talk about political candidates leading up to the elections on November 4. Opinion: Revisionist history has no place in the military Political biases are gradually eroding the military's remarkably nonpartisan political stance, says Professor Ron Krebs. What is the DSA, or Democratic Socialists of America? Professor Dan Myers joins MPR News to explain more about the DSA and its role in this political moment. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page ›› Last page Last »
Superb Political Science Spring 2026 Classes Learn more about the superb classes being offered by the Department of Political Science for spring 2026!
When Washington stops, we all feel it Professors Kathryn Pearson and Paul Goren unpack the partisan battle, public frustration, and what's at stake during the shutdown.
Caitlyn Barrett Explores the Psychological Roots of Political Participation Gap Graduate student Caitlyn Barrett’s research reveals how early life and class shape political participation, bridging psychology and political science to explain inequality.
Student Spotlight: Veronica Broskovetz Meet Veronica Broskovetz, a junior majoring in political science.
Trump's 'alarming' and 'incoherent' stand on nuclear testing Professor Mark Bell discusses the confusion caused by Trump's statement and what shift it could signal in policy.
The legal and political questions surrounding Trump's deployment of National Guard troops Professor Ron Krebs discusses what's at stake—legally, politically, and for the U.S. tradition of keeping the military out of domestic affairs.
Political scientist breaks down the rhetoric of mayoral races in Minneapolis, St. Paul Professor Dan Myers makes sense of the talk about political candidates leading up to the elections on November 4.
Opinion: Revisionist history has no place in the military Political biases are gradually eroding the military's remarkably nonpartisan political stance, says Professor Ron Krebs.
What is the DSA, or Democratic Socialists of America? Professor Dan Myers joins MPR News to explain more about the DSA and its role in this political moment.
