UMN Political Science

Rash: Trump should level with Americans about Iran Trump missed the chance in his State of the Union address Tuesday night to offer clarity to the country about America’s military buildup in the Middle East, John Rash writes.

Professors Ron Krebs and Mark Bell @marksbell.bsky.social are quoted by the @startribune.com, discussing Trump's missed opportunity to offer clarity to the country about America's military buildup.
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Opinion: Health policy should focus on science, not image Very little in life is as important as our health. Finding ways to keep our bodies functioning in a safe and sustainable way is how we can live the lives...

Trust in major institutions has been declining for decades. Professor Paul Goren says the rise of a social media structure that monetizes engagement and the failure of experts to properly communicate with the public have led to more medical misinformation.
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Professor Tim Johnson @trjumn.bsky.social discusses what led to SCOTUS ruling Trump's tariffs unlawful, how the Emergency Economic Powers Act factors in and what the ruling means for future administrations on @fox9mn.bsky.social
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Demystifying Graduate Admissions in Political Science is a hybrid event on March 27.

Explore what a PhD in political science looks like at Demystifying Graduate Admissions in Political Science!
RSVP by March 20: z.umn.edu/DemystifyPOL.
Our program is open and welcoming to all individuals regardless of their race, gender, or other protected characteristic.

Christopher Federico on his new book, "The Authoritarian Divide" Christopher Federico and his co authors' findings have important consequences for how to understand partisan conflict in the U.S. and the health of American democracy.

In "The Authoritarian Divide," Christopher Federico @chrispps.bsky.social, Stanley Feldman and Christopher Weber identify factors that have shaped and conditioned the sorting of Americans into different belief patterns and partisan camps as a function of authoritarianism.
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Grae Roeder awarded APSA Diversity Fellowship In graduate school, Grae hopes to continue doing work to address the potential of political change, resistance and relationships within, and through, oppressive conditions.

Congratulations to Grae Roeder on being awarded the APSA Diversity Fellowship! The fellowship is awarded to students applying to graduate programs, giving particular attention to perspectives and backgrounds that positively shape what a student might bring to the academy.
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AI depiction of Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Sotomayor.

Professor Tim Johnson's @trjumn.bsky.social new project, On the Docket, brings to life opinion announcements using audio directly from the court along with their AI-created video of justices on the bench.

Learn more about the project and experience On the Docket: cla.umn.edu/polisci/news...

ANALYSIS | Xi Jinping’s purge of China's top general spells uncertainty for world’s largest military | CBC News China's highest-ranked military general’s purge leaves President Xi Jinping almost alone at the helm of the military. Despite no one knowing for sure what led to this latest crackdown, there's a lot o...

Professor Kevin Luo says streamlining the chain of command and making sure the party has the ability to "command the gun" are driving the move, further exerting Xi's own control on all party apparatuses in CBC News article:
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Who is running for Minnesota Governor? Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced her bid for the position on Thursday, joining a crowded pool of Republican candidates.

Who is running for Minnesota Governor? Professor Kathryn Pearson @kpminnesota.bsky.social discusses the candidates and what voters are looking for with @kare11.bsky.social
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Trump’s Minnesota flashpoint, Myanmar’s 'sham' election & China recalls its bamboo ambassadors President Trump feels the heat as ICE protests spread across the US, as Washington unveils real estate plans for Gaza - but are they based in reality? Plus, Myanmar’s military presses ahead with widel...

Professor Dan Myers discusses ICE raids and protests with SBS News:
www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast...

What federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota means for law, politics and history Federal immigration enforcement has intensified in Minnesota, raising urgent questions about civil rights, federal power and the rule of law. MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with experts about w...

Federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota has escalated into an unprecedented standoff between state and federal authorities. Professor Kathryn Pearson @kpminnesota.bsky.social discusses what this means on @mprnews.org

www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Border Patrol avoids question about whether or not Alex Pretti was armed when federal officers fatally shot him Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, was shot and killed near 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue Saturday, around 9 a.m.

Professor Tim Johnson discusses he standard practices during federal use-of-force investigations with @kare11.bsky.social

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How Minnesota became the center of a political crisis In the days leading up to Renee Macklin Good's death, the political situation in Minneapolis had turned combustible. Her shooting has exposed how colliding forces set the stage for the ongoing crisis.

Professor Michael Minta discusses what brought attention to Minnesota and the state's midterm future with @npr.org
www.npr.org/2026/01/23/n...

Ethics Grand Rounds webinar featuring speaker Elizabeth Wrigley-Field, PhD, on Friday, Feb.13, from 12-1 p.m. CST.

Mark your calendars! Ethics Grand Rounds webinar, “Three Ways of Looking at Black/White Mortality Inequality in the United States" featuring Elizabeth Wrigley-Field, PhD. @wrigleyfield.bsky.social
🗓️: Friday, Feb.13
⏱️: 12-1 p.m. (CST)
Learn more and register at: z.umn.edu/azu9

August Nimtz: 'A deep crisis can leave US workers open to ideas from left and right' August Nimtz is a Marxist theorist and activist who lectures in African American and African Studies at the University of Minnesota.

Professor August Nimtz talks about Donald Trump, ICE, and class struggle with @socialistworker.bsky.social
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With limited political power, Minnesota Democrats navigate resistance to Trump From public pleas to lawsuits, Minnesota's Democratic leaders are trying to stop the surge of federal agents on their streets.

Professor Michael Minta discusses why Democrats have not been able to completely push back against the Trump administration this term with @mprnews.org www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Almanac - Fatal ICE shooting, Walz drops reelection bid - Twin Cities PBS Fatal ICE shooting, Walz drops reelection bid, Political panel

Professor Kathryn Pearson @kpminnesota.bsky.social discusses the invasion of Venezuela and Congressional fraud hearings
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Ethics Grand Rounds webinar featuring speaker Katy Backes Kozhimannil, PhD, MPA, on Friday, March 27, from 12-1 p.m. CST.

Mark your calendars! Upcoming Ethics Grand Rounds Webinar, "The Ethics of Access and Outcomes: Maternity Care in Rural US Communities" featuring Katy Backes Kozhimannil, PhD, MPA.

🗓️: Friday, March 27, 2026
⏱️: 12-1 p.m. (CDT)

Learn more and register at: z.umn.edu/ax5g

Professor Dan Myers says that the showdown between the federal government and the state reflects a second Trump term marked by a more aggressive use of executive power:
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Political tribalism consumes debate over ICE shooting Americans’ reactions to the videos of a violent act in Minneapolis have exposed the nation’s raw divisions.

Professor Howard Lavine discussing how ambiguity makes it easier for people to side with their tribe in @startribune.com
article:

www.startribune.com/political-tr...

US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro: Was it legal, and what comes next? MPR News guest host Catharine Richert examines the legal questions and global implications of the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

Professor Ron Krebs discusses the legality of the strike, how it could reshape U.S. foreign policy and political impact in Latin America with @mprnews.org
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Walz ends his campaign for a third term: What it means for Minnesota politics MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with two political scientists about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to drop his campaign for reelection.

Professor Kathryn Pearson @kpminnesota.bsky.social discusses Gov. Tim Walz's announcement to end his campaign for a third term and the race to replace him on @mprnews.org

www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Counterpoint: Ranked-choice voting didn't fail Minneapolis Ranked-choice voting has ensured majority winners, eliminated low-turnout primaries and led to a broader field of candidates.

Professor Michael Minta writes on the benefits of ranked-choice voting: ensuring majority winners, giving voters meaningful choices, eliminating low-turnout primaries, and opening the political process to a broader, more diverse candidate field
@minnpost.bsky.social
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Graduate Spotlight: Drew Hogan's Dissertation Earns Predoctoral Fellowship at George Washington University Drew Hogan explores how rhetoric affects public opinion, especially when it comes to foreign policymaking. His research has landed him a fellowship in Washington, DC.

What makes or breaks foreign policy? Graduate student Drew Hogan examines the language U.S. politicians use to garner support.
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Political expert weighs in on sweeping federal action in Minnesota This week, several federal investigations and enforcement operations have been directed toward Minnesota and its political leaders.

Professor Dan Myers discusses why it is not unusual for President Trump to target issues in Minnesota as a part of broader political messaging with ABC 6 News:
www.kaaltv.com/news/politic...

Andy Tao Receives 2025 Scholarly Excellence in Equity and Diversity (SEED) Award Motivated to make the world a better place, Andy has spent his time at the University of Minnesota involved in a variety of student organizations and campus offices.

Andy Tao has spent his time at UMN involved in a variety of campus offices and organizations. In recognition of his work advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, Andy has been awarded the Scholarly Excellence in Equity and Diversity Award.
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Central Bank independence: Critical for Economic Growth and Stability? Is central bank independence at risk? Former Minneapolis Fed leaders Gary Stern & Art Rolnick join Hoover's John Cochrane to debate this critical question.

cla.umn.edu/economics/ne... Is central bank independence under threat? 🏦
Former Minneapolis Fed President Gary Stern & Research Director Art Rolnick join Hoover's John Cochrane to debate what's at stake as governments push for more control over monetary policy.

#econsky #monetarypolicy

Companies Strategize Over Trump-Focused Approach to Lobbying (1) Add corporate lobbying to the list of ways Washington works differently under President Donald Trump.

Professor Jane Sumner discusses how companies are now managing risk of government backlash in addition to public backlash in @bgov.com article: news.bloomberglaw.com/bloomberg-go...

Caitlyn Barrett Explores the Psychological Roots of Political Participation Gap Graduate student Caitlyn Barrett’s research reveals how early life and class shape political participation, bridging psychology and political science to explain inequality.

Caitlyn Barrett studies how early experiences and class influence political participation. Her research bridges psychology and politics to explain political inequality.

Read more about Caitlyn and her research: cla.umn.edu/polisci/news...

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