Political Science News
29 October 2024NYT: How Ben Wattenberg ’55 Helped Explain the 2024 Election — in 1970
The late Ben Wattenberg ’55, L.H.D. ’75, who served as an aide and speechwriter to President Lyndon B. Johnson, pointed to the importance of working-class voters in his 1970 book The Real Majority. As the New York Times notes, the book “was prophetic” in the 1970s and ’80s — and may be again today.
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26 April 2024Empowering Exploration, Creating Futures
A gift from Trustee JB Robinson ’96 boosts HWS Career Services and encourages students to explore the breadth of the liberal arts curriculum.
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29 March 2024New Approaches for Lasting Peace
During the Anderton Forum for Global Engagement, award-winning author and scholar Séverine Autesserre discussed global conflict, peace-building and hope.
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15 March 2024Leading Like a Champion
In his new book, Christopher D. Connors ’03 shares insights on inspirational leadership built on emotional connection.
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15 March 2024Is There a Conservative Tradition in America?
Major conservative thinker Patrick Deneen to discuss American conservatism and his “post-liberal” vision of the country’s political future.
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13 February 2024Ost on Poland’s Political Problems
In The Nation, Professor of Political Science David Ost reflects on recent elections in Poland where voters are attempting to undo “the country’s authoritarian experiment.”
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5 January 2024N.Y.C., D.C. and L.A. Career Treks
Over winter break, students will explore careers in finance, media, communications, entertainment, advocacy and policy in New York City, D.C. and Los Angeles.
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