This RSS news feed from uwnews.org, the University of Washington Office of News and Information, includes the last 40 in the Politics and Government category. http://uwnews.org/apps/uwnews/public/rss.aspx?q=uwnByCategoryName&categoryName=Politics and Government&numToShow=40 http://uwnews.org/images/uwnewslogo_small.jpg http://uwnews.org/ uwnews.org, the University of Washington Office of News and Information (c)2010 University of Washington News and Information | http://uwnews.org | uwnews@u.washington.edu | 206-543-2580 Bob Roseth | roseth@u.washington.edu Ken Fine | kenfine@u.washington.edu Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:27:31 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ They had learned to combat enemies on the battlefield and racism in the ranks. Because of the sacrifices they had made, such veterans believed themselves and the black community entitled to first-class citizenship. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=53297 Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=53297 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:32:19 GMT A good many Washington voters haven't decided their choices for Seattle mayor, King County executive or Initiative 1033. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=53116 Politics and Government Law and Policy Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=53116 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:43:10 GMT The U.S. Census Bureau plans to release annual statistics on poverty, income and health insurance coverage. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=51878 Law and Policy Social Science Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=51878 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:06:52 GMT Support comes from across the state and a wide variety of groups. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=51824 Law and Policy Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=51824 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels will most likely be in the November runoff, but going into the Aug. 18 primary, his opponents are in a dead heat. And the majority of survey respondents oppose the 20-cent bag tax. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=51283 Campus Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=51283 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:05:08 GMT UW professors who can comment on politics, religion and communications technology affecting Iran. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=50476 Campus Politics and Government Law and Policy Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) and Hannah Hickey (hickeyh@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=50476 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:07:21 GMT Eighty-one percent of Hispanics approve of Obama's actions during his first 100 days, and 67 percent approve of Congressional actions. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=49405 Arts and Humanities Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=49405 Mon, 04 May 2009 21:28:31 GMT New research shows that exclusion from the legal workforce and lack of financial aid often keep undocumented students from attending college. However, a Congressional act could remove some barriers. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=48941 Campus Politics and Government Social Science Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=48941 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT Barack Obama's election could turn out to have negative consequences in addressing racial injustices in the United States, according to new research. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=48160 Social Science Politics and Government Joel Schwarz (joels@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=48160 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:17:34 GMT A new report from Washington Kids Count says if state unemployment rises to 9 percent, nearly 40,000 more Washington State children will find themselves in poverty. It would cost billions of dollars, and have long-term negative effects. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=48130 Law and Policy Social Science Politics and Government Lori Pfingst (pfingst@u.washington.edu) and T.J. Stutman (tstutman@u.washington.edu ) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=48130 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:46:21 GMT The 90th anniversary of the 1919 Seattle General Strike will be commemorated Feb. 7 and will kick off a year-long Washington's Labor Heritage Year. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=46877 Politics and Government Joel Schwarz (joels@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=46877 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:41:39 GMT Hanson is the Herbert J. Ellison Professor of Political Science. He begins in Global Affairs on Jan. 5. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=45343 Campus Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=45343 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:32:36 GMT Lower-quality voting sites may discourage people from casting their ballots. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=44906 Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=44906 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:16:05 GMT The latest Washington Poll indicates Gregoire continuing ahead of Rossi and Obama pulling considerably ahead of McCain. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=44737 Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=44737 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:42:32 GMT Current polls of the presidential election may be underestimating Barack Obama's support by 3 to 4 percent nationally and possibly larger margins in the Southeast and some strongly Republican states. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=44314 Politics and Government Social Science Joel Schwarz (joels@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=44314 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:37:37 GMT A new poll led by UW researcher Matt Barreto shows Obama ahead 3-1 among Latinos in New Mexico, Colorado and Nevada; McCain ahead among same group in Florida. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=43453 Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=43453 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:22:55 GMT Hanson Hosein, a professor of communication, recorded small-businesses' efforts to regenerate in the city. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=43447 Arts and Humanities Business Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=43447 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:00:40 GMT Labor leaders, environmentalists and members of the low-income community will discuss links between a green economy and new jobs. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=42512 Law and Policy Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=42512 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:51:50 GMT Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has an almost 3-to-1 lead over Republican candidate John McCain, according to an early June survey. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=42497 Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=42497 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:51:50 GMT Authoritarian regimes around the world are dealing with troublesome citizen bloggers by arresting them, and they're doing it more often, according to researchers at the University of Washington. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=42417 Arts and Humanities Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=42417 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:57:00 GMT Sixteen UW students, members of David Domke's course in online journalism and politics, have covered presidential caucuses and primaries in Idaho and Washington state. They're heading to Texas to cover caucuses and the primary on Tuesday. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=40103 Arts and Humanities Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=40103 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:15:31 GMT The findings indicate that in American politics, race still matters. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=39842 Politics and Government Social Science Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=39842 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:42:18 GMT Voters without considerable political acumen simply average what they hear and read, and people at Washington caucuses will be no exception, says John Gastil. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=39658 Law and Policy Social Science Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=39658 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:15:22 GMT Sifting through overnight results, University of Washington researchers have found that race still plays a role in American politics and it showed up Tuesday in surprising ways in the tallies from four states holding Democratic primary elections. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=39590 Politics and Government Social Science Joel Schwarz (joels@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=39590 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:36:45 GMT In Going Down Jericho Road, UW Tacoma author Michael Honey lays out parallels between national problems in 1968 and the ones we face now. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=38809 Arts and Humanities Law and Policy Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=38809 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:55:10 GMT The administration of George W. Bush has stubbornly held onto beliefs in tax cuts, even while proved wrong. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=38621 Law and Policy Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=38621 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:35:52 GMT A new national study of voters who say they might vote in Democratic primaries and caucuses shows a striking disconnect between their explicit and implicit preferences, according to University of Washington researchers. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=38613 Politics and Government Social Science Joel Schwarz (joels@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=38613 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:54:03 GMT American political candidates are using significantly more religious talk to attract votes. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=38332 Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=38332 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:12:32 GMT Directed by UW researchers, the poll indicated 47 percent for Gregoire, 42 percent for Rossi. Also, in the state election earlier this week, the Washington Poll correctly predicted five out of six races. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=37883 Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=37883 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:51:33 GMT A UW poll suggests voters are tied on an initiative that would increase state taxes and a proposition that would mean additional money for roads and Sound Transit. UW researcher Matt Barreto and his colleagues analyzed data gathered in late October from 600 voters registered in Washington state. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=37566 Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=37566 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT Expansion of online politics in the Muslim world outpaces that of the rest of the developing world. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=35768 Politics and Government Catherine O'Donnell (cath2@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=35768 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:22:47 GMT A University of Washington College of Forest Resources think tank says Washington forests are being threatened from within. The 90 participants in the latest UW Northwest Environmental Forum concluded that incentives, innovations and investments by the state are among the things needed if Washington wants to improve the competitive and environmental performance of its timberlands. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=29396 Environment Politics and Government Sandra Hines (shines@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=29396 Tue, 09 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT Mobilizing on the Web is becoming a key tool for national campaigns, particularly in tight races, researchers find. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=27636 Technology Politics and Government Peter Lewis (pblewis@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=27636 Wed, 25 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMT The minimum price tag to win a Senate seat in most states has reached $10 million, according to UW researchers who analyzed recent political spending patterns. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=13896 Politics and Government Law and Policy Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=13896 Mon, 05 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMT Initiatives involving doctors and trial lawyers have helped spark record cash contributions during the 2005 Washington state campaign, according to a student research team. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=13399 Politics and Government Law and Policy Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=13399 Fri, 04 Nov 2005 19:35:00 GMT An analysis of more than seven decades of inaugural and State of the Union addresses shows that no president has invoked God as often as George W. Bush. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=7575 Law and Policy Politics and Government Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=7575 Wed, 19 Jan 2005 08:00:00 GMT UW researchers document America's inability, in close races, to determine with certainty the electorate's intent. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=6868 Politics and Government Law and Policy Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=6868 Thu, 09 Dec 2004 08:00:00 GMT Contrary to predictions that third-party candidates would seize the Internet as a powerful tool for challenging the status quo, minor candidates lagged far behind their Republican and Democratic foes this year in using the Web. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=6520 Politics and Government Technology Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=6520 Thu, 18 Nov 2004 08:00:00 GMT In at least one aspect of political campaigning, Democrats appear to have an edge. Their post-debate e-mail spin machine is faster and more aggressive, according to a study involving a research team of 100 UW students. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=5949 Politics and Government Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=5949 Fri, 29 Oct 2004 08:00:00 GMT Two University of Washington student groups have planned gatherings - open to the public and press - to watch and discuss tonight's first presidential debate: http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=5668 Campus Politics and Government Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=5668 Thu, 30 Sep 2004 08:00:00 GMT What the public usually hears about trial lawyers and the "explosion" of lawsuits is distorted, according to researchers who analyzed two decades of press coverage. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=5624 Law and Policy Politics and Government Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=5624 Mon, 27 Sep 2004 08:00:00 GMT An analysis of hundreds of speeches and other communications after 9/11 shows how the Bush administration mixed together religious and political rhetoric. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=5261 Politics and Government Social Science Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=5261 Tue, 10 Aug 2004 08:00:00 GMT Region's prosperity depends on sustaining strong rural communities, according to a report that calls for re-examining state policies on jobs, welfare, transportation and education. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=5107 Social Science Politics and Government Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=5107 Thu, 22 Jul 2004 08:00:00 GMT Founders of a political reform movement to convene three decades later. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=4200 Politics and Government Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=4200 Mon, 03 May 2004 08:00:00 GMT Whistleblowers at the Hanford Nuclear Site got their health and safety complaints resolved fast and at a fraction of the usual cost through a unique mediation group that has gone out of business, according to a new report. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=2248 Law and Policy Politics and Government Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=2248 Thu, 04 Dec 2003 08:00:00 GMT One scholar argues that representative democracy is effectively dead -- done in by the biggest shift of income and assets to the super-wealthy since the 1920s. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=2163 Politics and Government Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=2163 Thu, 28 Aug 2003 08:00:00 GMT As Moroccans prepare for a historic election in two weeks, they will not just choose a new parliament for their nation -- they will be steering the Arab world toward greater democracy and women's rights. That is the hope of a team of women political advisers from the University of Washington who will be making their fourth trip to Morocco for the Sept. 27 election, when nearly 10 percent of the seats in Parliament will be set aside for women. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=2476 Law and Policy Politics and Government Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=2476 Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:00:00 GMT As Congress marks the sixth anniversary of welfare reform this week, and workers look forward to a Labor Day break, a startling number of Washington families are working but still living in poverty. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=2471 Law and Policy Politics and Government Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=2471 Wed, 28 Aug 2002 08:00:00 GMT Marc Lindenberg, dean of the UW's Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs and an influential scholar and practitioner in humanitarian relief and international development, died yesterday of lung cancer. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=3471 Law and Policy Politics and Government Campus Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=3471 Sat, 18 May 2002 08:00:00 GMT This morning's state revenue forecast - which normally guides lawmakers through key spending decisions - may not fully account for an impending economic slowdown, according to a University of Washington analysis. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=2279 Law and Policy Politics and Government Steven Goldsmith (sgolds@u.washington.edu) http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=2279 Fri, 16 Mar 2001 08:00:00 GMT