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News, events, and updates from the Department of Political Science at Northeastern University

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Joined September 2010
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Join us for our upcoming talk, 'A Global Approach to Soundscapes: Reconsidering Environmental Human Rights', this Thursday, October 12th, 3-4pm in 310 RP.
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With sorrow, we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague William D. "Woody" Kay. He was an accomplished scholar, a devoted teacher and mentor, and a kind and thoughtful colleague. He will be missed. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones.
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Check out this new and exciting pop-up course! Thanks to @professorcostas and @arnonmishkin for putting together this fantastic series!
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President Biden received major backlash for his visit to Saudi Arabia, a country known for its dismissal and violations of human rights. @NUPoliSci prof. @juliegareyphd spoke with @NUcomms about the possible reasons why Biden took the trip. news.northeastern.edu/2022/0…

Northeastern professors lay out Saudi Arabia’s ‘dismal human rights record’ after Biden’s trip to...

Critics of President Biden's Saudi Arabia trip pointed out its prominent role in the war in Yemen and its history of harboring terrorists.

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The activities and tactics of #rightwing #extremistgroups adhere closely to many academics’ definitions of #terrorism, says @NUCSSH's @MaxAbrahms. news.northeastern.edu/2022/0…

Are there far-right extremist groups in your neighborhood?

Beyond the infamous invasion of the U.S. Capitol, just how broad is the threat posed by organized hate groups and far-right extremism?

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Thanks to @axios for mentioning my work on the importance of #socialties during #disasters: axios.com/newsletters/axios-… @NU_PolicySchool @NUPoliSci @MansfieldFDN @HarvardUSJapan @AbeFellowship @MoreheadCain
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Honored to be quoted in new piece on #Abe's attempt to change Japan's constitution news.northeastern.edu/2022/0… @NU_PolicySchool @NUPoliSci @Resilience_NU @AbeFellowship @MansfieldFDN @HarvardUSJapan @MoreheadCain

Why Japan’s anti-military stance is unlikely to change 

Germany has committed to rebuilding its military but a Northeastern professor of political science doubts Japan will do the same.

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Celebrating the start of a new week with Riley, an 18-month-old Australian Shepherd. 🐶 ✨
A brown and white dog looks directly at the camera with its tongue out.

ALT A brown and white dog looks directly at the camera with its tongue out.

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I was quoted in a piece on the assassination of former PM Abe news.northeastern.edu/2022/0… @Resilience_NU @NU_PolicySchool @NUPoliSci @MansfieldFDN @FulbrightPrgrm @AbeFellowship @MoreheadCain
Homemade weapon used to assassinate former Japanese prime minister. What does this mean for the...

Homemade weapon used to assassinate former Japanese prime minister. What does this mean for the...

In the wake of Shinzo Abe's death, two Northeastern professors reflect on how an assassination could happen in a mostly gun-free nation.

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New #article from @professorcostas + @aaronweinschenk : Health and Election Outcomes: Evidence from the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.… @NUPoliSci @APSAtweets
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#SCOTUS sided with a football coach who prayed on the field. #Northeastern experts explore what this means for the separation of church and state in the U.S. news.northeastern.edu/2022/0…

Is the Supreme Court doing away with the separation of church and state?

Two recent decisions threaten to tear down the “wall of separation” between church and state, says Northeastern professor Claudia Haupt.

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PhD student @YoniMichanie has a new opinion piece in Newsweek entitled "Remember Ukraine's Holodomor as World Hunger Grows" newsweek.com/remember-ukrain…
Remember Ukraine's Holodomor as World Hunger Grows

Remember Ukraine's Holodomor as World Hunger Grows

While arguments can certainly be made both in favor and against defining Russia's war of aggression as a genocidal act, policymakers must keep this in mind: it has happened before.

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Professor William Mayer was quoted in this News@Northeastern story on the future of reproductive rights in the US news.northeastern.edu/2022/0…
Northeastern professor says, ‘In the end, Roe and Casey will be reaffirmed'

Northeastern professor says, ‘In the end, Roe and Casey will be reaffirmed'

Northeastern experts say reproductive rights will, in a political and legal struggle, eventually win out over the anti-abortion cause.

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Great story, @KnowlesHannah! Thank you for including me. washingtonpost.com/politics/…
Pence leans in on abortion, as Trump, other potential 2024 candidates are more cautious

Pence leans in on abortion, as Trump, other potential 2024 candidates are more cautious

Former vice president Mike Pence says abortion should be banned nationwide and is planning behind the scenes to focus on the issue in the coming weeks, according to advisers.

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Happy to see @Northeastern high on the list of alt-ivies: A phenomenal blend of an urban setting with a campus feel, the university's signature 100-year-old cooperative education (Co-op) program is as popular as ever townandcountrymag.com/societ… @NU_PolicySchool @NUCSSH @NUPoliSci

The Hottest College in Boston Is... Northeastern?

Think your list of safety schools is foolproof? Think again. T&C introduces the 15 Alt-Ivies of 2023—and there are a few surprises.

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Northeastern University’s Juneteenth festival Friday will be “a celebration of freedom and the historic story of Juneteenth,” says Cecilia Akuffo, director of communications and events in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. cos.nu/3NXM5an
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Prof. @nick_beauchamp was quoted in this News@Northeastern story about his work regarding Yankee Candle reviews and about COVID-19 trends. news.northeastern.edu/2022/0…
‘There is NO scent!’ What Yankee Candle reviews can tell us about COVID-19 trends

‘There is NO scent!’ What Yankee Candle reviews can tell us about COVID-19 trends

Northeastern assistant professor shows how one Twitter joke about Yankee Candles led to a breadcrumb trail of COVID-19 trends.

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Celebrate #Pride #LikeAHusky. #PrideMonth #PrideMonth2022 news.northeastern.edu/2022/0…
Pride Month events and your guide to resources for Northeastern’s LGBTQA community

Pride Month events and your guide to resources for Northeastern’s LGBTQA community

Northeastern prides itself on the engagement of its LGBTQA communities, including its student groups and LGBTQA Resource Center.

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Thanks for including me and @nick_beauchamp! @NUPoliSci @NUCSSH Do political endorsements still matter? news.northeastern.edu/2022/0…

Do political endorsements still matter?

How much do endorsements matter today, and when can they make or break a campaign? Northeastern political scientists weigh in.

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Is there a way to capture #socialinfrastructure at a granular level? With @Timothy_Fraser1 and chums we have a new #article out on this: Trust but Verify: Validating New Measures for Mapping Social Infrastructure in Cities researchgate.net/publication… @CityLab @NextCityOrg
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