The University of Chicago Division of the Social Sciences

In the News Faculty Political Science

The Hill - Republican quislings help make white nationalists stronger than ever; Article references Prof. Robert Pape's research on the Jan. 6 insurrection

December 10, 2024

Faculty In the News Economics

Abilene Reporter-News - U.S. House progressives are detached from reality; Prof. Casey Mulligan comments on child care subsidies

December 10, 2024

Faculty In the News Political Science

South China Morning Post -China’s Communist Party is about to pass a new resolution. Here’s what to expect; Prof. Dali Yang discusses new CCP resolution

December 10, 2024

John Mearsheimer

Faculty In the News Political Science

Foreign Affairs - The Inevitable Rivalry; Prof. John Mearsheimer writes on America's relationship with China and the "tragedy of great-power politics"

December 10, 2024

Faculty In the News Sociology

The Atlantic - America Needs a New Scientific Revolution; Article cites Prof. James Evans' research on scientific progress and the "ossification" of research

December 10, 2024

John Mearsheimer

Faculty Political Science In the News

Washington Post - Would a realist approach to China have been better for the United States? Op-ed considers the legacy of Prof. John Mearsheimer's “The Tragedy of Great Power Politics" and the prescience of its commentary on U.S.-China relations

December 10, 2024

Faculty In the News History

Bloomberg - Deere union workers reject agreement, extending strike; Prof. Gabriel Winant discusses the history of UAW labor negotiations with Deere & Co.

December 10, 2024

Lars Peter Hansen

Faculty In the News Economics

Bloomberg - Central banks now have more traction on climate than protesters; Prof. Lars Peter Hansen comments on central bank policies adopted in response to climate change

December 10, 2024

Faculty In the News History

Slate - White supremacy on trial in Charlottesville; Audio: Asst. Prof. Kathleen Belew discusses lawsuits against the organizers of Charlottesville's "Unite the Right" rally

December 10, 2024

Faculty In the News Sociology

New York Times - The ‘third rail of American politics’ is still electrifying; Asst. Prof. René D. Flores discusses anti-immigrant sentiment in the U.S

December 10, 2024