Northwestern University Department of Political Science

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Prof. Chloe N. Thurston’s new book, The Political Development of American Debt Relief, was published this past June 2024 by the University of Chicago! Read more about her work at the link in our bio!

If you’re looking for research opportunities, or to work with faculty — check out our Farrell Fellowship program! Applications open early winter quarter*. For more information check out our website.

If you’re still deciding on your major — take your time, all is fine! 💜

But if you’re interested in Political Science then check out our major/minor requirements at the link in our bio!

Hey wildcats! Are you a federal work-study grant recipient? Are you looking for a job for the upcoming academic year? Then check out our open work-study aide positions!

You can read full job descriptions and find application instructions on the NU Student Job Board! Just search for Political Science. Job board 🔗 in our bio

Say hello to Political Science Administrative Staff! Our team does a variety of things all geared to supporting our faculty and students and the incredible work they do! Check out what each person does, and find our contact info on our website! 👋🏼💜

Hey Wildcats! Meet Michael Jurek, poli sci major and member of the Political Science Undergraduate Advisory Council!

Child care offers a valuable organizing tool for low-wage workers, especially mothers. The article "Child Care Is an Organizing Tool" delves into worker centers offering these services, such as La Colmena in New York. According to the author, this service has been an important facet of helping mothers organize while also helping families as a whole.

Northwestern Professor of Political Science Daniel J. Galvin was featured in this article, highlighting the importance of holistically looking at the needs and experiences of workers.

Read the full article at the link in our bio.

Northwestern Political Science PhD and Department Faculty Affiliate Sally Nuamah discusses the massive school closures that have occurred in Baltimore over the last ten years, and how the negatives might outweigh the costs saved.

Read the full article at the link in our bio.

Northwestern Political Science PhD and Professor at Case Western Reserve University Matthew Lacombe dives into an important question of origin: when did environmental politics become a matter of personal responsibility?

Read the full article at the link in our bio.

Political Science Professor Emeritus Benjamin Page and Professor Jason Seawright detail barriers to tax reform in the United States, noting that large majorities actually favor progressive tax change. So what is stopping more reform?

Find out at the link in our bio.

Northwestern Political Science PhD, now Professor of Political Science at The George Washington University, discusses the model minority myth in a new article, and how it works to pit marginalized groups against one another.

Read the full article at the link in our bio.