Donald Trump’s vice-presidential running mate JD Vance repeatedly avoided confirming that Trump lost the 2020 election during a recent New York Times interview. ...
Victor Menaldo, UW professor of political science, co-authored the forthcoming book, "U.S. Innovation Inequality and Trumpism." The book focuses on how former President Donald Trump — like other populists that came before him — exploits ‘innovation inequality," or the divide between areas that are more technologically advanced and those that aren’t.
In a course she’s taught for over 20 years, the sessional lecturer in literature uses U.S. presidential elections as a springboard for learning English and understanding American culture.
A survey experiment with 10,000 Americans demonstrates that even a brief, low-cost message from election officials can help maintain trust when election results are delayed.
Nearly 52% of Floridians favor candidates who reduce climate impacts. About 68% believe the state should take more action on climate issues and and 67% feel the federal government should as well. Notably, 88% acknowledge climate change is occurring. About 75% of respondents advocate for a diversified energy mix to include more electricity produced by renewable sources. Nearly 73% of respondents worry about home energy expenses and nearly 58% are concerned about being able to afford and maintain homeowners’ insurance due to climate change.
James Long, University of Washington professor of political science, launched a new course this quarter. "How to Steal an Election" highlights the types of politicians who try to steal elections, and how and what can be done to secure them.
The drills came four days after Taiwan’s National Day, when Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te used his speech to defend his country’s democracy and way of life. ...
The U.S. Forest Service on Saturday told federal agencies in the area that that National Guard troops 'had come across x2 trucks of armed militia saying there were out hunting FEMA. ...
New research from Notre Dame Law School Professor Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer highlights how the federal tax law definitions for “church” and “convention or association of churches” require revision to address multiple recent developments in the American religious landscape, including religious organizations seeking such status when Congress did not intend them to benefit from the special protections for such organizations.
The economy is always a hot topic in presidential elections and, this year, food prices have taken center stage. After a period of historically high inflation in 2022, where grocery prices soared by over 11%, the current rise in food costs has slowed to around 2%.
School prayer has been an issue facing school districts for decades. Cases have arisen in the lower courts in which public school educators or students have wanted to pray in various contexts and, as a result, the courts created a reasonably helpful — albeit far from perfect — set of tests and factors to be considered to determine when praying at school is appropriate.
A recent U.S. Senate investigation into financial advisors' responsibilities, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, highlights significant conflicts of interest in some financial advisor and client relationships. The report raises questions about fiduciary responsibility and whether some financial advisors prioritize their profits over the best interests of their clients. Dana Muir, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Business Law, is an expert on fiduciary and remedial issues, and her research was cited in the report.