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Dan Butler's research on legislator pivotality published in Political Research Quarterly

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Dan Butler joins co-authors Sarah E. Anderson, Laurel Harbridge-Yong, and Joe Nemerever on the article "Legislator Pivotality and Voter Accountability," published in Political Research Quarterly. 

Jaclyn Kaslovsky to join department Fall 2024

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The Department of Political Science is excited to welcome Professor Kaslovsky, who specializes in American politics, focusing on Congress, representation, and women in politics.

Tenure and promotion update in political science: Epstein, Boyd, Schnakenberg, Lucas, Pond and Betz

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The Department of Political Science is proud to celebrate the following faculty who have been granted tenure and promotions...

Carlson's new book explores consequences of political conversations

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‘Through the Grapevine' to be released in July

Dan Butler awarded $60,000 Unite America Grant for 2024 Primary Election Study

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Dan Butler, Sarah Anderson, and Laurel Harbridge-Yong were recently awarded a $60,000 grant by Unite American for their impactful research studying the 2024 Primary Elections.

War magnifies politicians’ gendered behavior, public biases, research finds

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Damann, Kim, and Tavits publish research on "Women and Men Politicians’ Response to War: Evidence from Ukraine"

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Taylor Damann, Dahjin Kim, and Margit Tavits's new research on "Women and Men Politicians’ Response to War: Evidence from Ukraine" has been published in International Organization.

Building Inclusivity: A Recap of the Political Science Department Chairs Conference

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Earlier this semester, the WashU Department of Political Science hosted an innovative day-long conference that brought together chairs from various political science departments across the country.

Gibson publishes new paper on police legitimacy in post-George Floyd era

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James Gibson's article "African Americans’ Willingness to Extend Legitimacy to the Police: Connections to Identities and Experiences in the Post-George Floyd Era" is now available for open access from the Cambridge University Press.

Aksoy, Enamorado, and Yang published in International Organization

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Deniz Aksoy, Ted Enamorado, and Tony Yang's co-authored paper “Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Chinese Public Support for War” has been published in International Organization.

Christy Boyd to join department as professor in Fall 2024

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We are delighted to announce that Christy Boyd will join our faculty this fall as a professor with a joint appointment in the WashU School of Law.

Alumnus Scott McClurg passes after battle with brain cancer

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We are sad to share that Scott McClurg, PhD alumnus '00, has passed after a 14-year battle with brain cancer. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones.