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No matter who wins the 2020 election, governing will be difficult, say Stanford political scientists
While much remains unclear about the outcome of the 2020 U.S election, one thing is certain: about half the voting population is going to be unhappy with its outcome. No matter which candidate wins, governing effectively will be difficult, said…
Professor Judith L. Goldstein at the helm of the Faculty Senate
At her first meeting as chair of the Faculty Senate, Professor Judith L. Goldstein told faculty members that they must play an even more important role in university life this year, given the 'new normal' that characterizes teaching, learning and…
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
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…
