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Party sorting to blame for political stalemate, says Stanford political scientist
Party sorting to blame for political stalemate, says Stanford political scientist
The increased polarization between the Democratic and Republican parties has made for bad politics: As Democrats become more consistently liberal and Republicans more consistently conservative, the possibility of bipartisan compromise has greatly…
Social theorist Charles Drekmeier, professor emeritus of political science, died in his Palo Alto home on Aug. 25
Social theorist Charles Drekmeier, professor emeritus of political science, died in his Palo Alto home on Aug. 25
Charles Drekmeier, professor emeritus of political science in the School of Humanities and Sciences, died in his Palo Alto home on Aug. 25. He was 92.
A social theorist, Drekmeier was known on campus for being an active voice during both…
Political scientist John Manley dies at 81
Political scientist John Manley dies at 81
John Manley, professor of political science, emeritus, in the School of Humanities and Sciences, died of Alzheimer’s disease Sept. 5. He was 81.
Hakeem Jefferson wins the 2020 APSA award for Best Dissertation
Hakeem Jefferson wins the 2020 APSA award for Best Dissertation
Professor Hakeem Jefferson has been announced as co-winner of the Best Dissertation Award (2020) in the American Political Science Association's Political Psychology section for his dissertation, “Policing Norms: Punishment and the Politics of…
Jonathan Rodden wins 2020 ASPA Political Networks award for Best Conference Paper
Jonathan Rodden wins 2020 ASPA Political Networks award for Best Conference Paper
Professor Jonathan Rodden has won the Best Conference Paper award, along with Guy Grossman, Melina Platas, and Romain Ferrali, in the Networks section of the 2020 American Political Science Association conference.