Reading Time: 4minutesPolitical science is a dynamic and exciting field with many equally exciting career opportunities for college graduates. And according to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, the median salary in 2018 for all 25- to 29-year-olds with a bachelor’s degree in political science was $50,600 — the overall average for all [...] Read More... The post Where Can a Political Science Major Take Your Students? appeared first on The Cengag...| The Cengage Blog
"...is an impressively investigated and superbly written biography. The incredible narrative is told chronologically in thirty-six chapters enriched by an incredible warehouse discovery that 'unleashed amazing stories' and 'rescued a mislaid, vibrant history' about a formidable eccentric at the front of a dynamic twentieth-century movement. As unlikely as Meyer’s life was, it is also unlikely that another biography will top Flynn’s splendid portrayal of the cultural warrior who journeyed ...| The Russell Kirk Center
Derek Peterson— During his eight years in power (1971–79), Ugandan president Idi Amin faced overwhelming economic headwinds and serious political opposition. Predicting the downfall of his government became a favorite... READ MORE The post Idi Amin’s Uganda: Life on the Front Lines appeared first on Yale University Press.| Yale University Press
In July 2025, the United Kingdom approved a change to lower the national voting age from 18 to 16, set to take effect before the next general election.| Close Up Foundation
Turning 90 this month, Social Security remains one of the most popular federal social programs, as a large majority of Americans oppose cuts to its benefits, which are allocated to... READ MORE The post Social Security at 90: Looking Back, Looking Forward by Daniel Béland appeared first on University Press of Kansas.| University Press of Kansas
On August 14, 2025, the Social Security Act reaches its 90th birthday, a milestone that few social programs achieve. As an academic historian, born in 1950, I have become something... READ MORE The post Social Security: Origin, Accomplishments, & Threats to the 90-Year-Old Act by Edward D. Berkowitz appeared first on University Press of Kansas.| University Press of Kansas
Today’s political conversations often celebrate isolationism. Oddly, the 1920s are still widely considered isolationist even though that depiction was| University Press of Kansas
Modern fantasy/scifi seems to not feature many federal countries (or as we will call them, “federations”)—that is, countries made up of several subunits such as states or provinces, eac…| Building Worlds
From climate change to education access, healthcare affordability to digital rights — the systems that govern our world are shaped by decisions made through public policy. These decisions don’t just…| Bay Atlantic University – Washington, D.C.
Dr. Jonathan Wharton, professor of political science and urban affairs at Southern Connecticut State University, appeared on two prominent Connecticut media outlets this week to provide analysis on both local and national political developments. On News 12 Connecticut’s “Power & Politics,” Wharton opened the show with a nearly four-minute segment discussing Governor Ned Lamont’s controversial […] The post Wharton Discusses Summer Politics on News 12 and WICC’s “Connecticut Today...| News at Southern
Michael Gubser— In March 2025, I spoke at a career day for Virginia high school students interested in international affairs. Many of the seventeen- and eighteen-year-olds in my session were... READ MORE| Yale University Press
By Vincent DiFonzo ’25, Guest Writer Editor’s Note: Scott Boddery served as faculty advisor to The Gettysburgian from 2019 to 2025 and has advised the author of this article. Scott Boddery, judici…| The Gettysburgian.
Today’s post comes to us from Jennifer Moore, the Regents’ Professor of Law at the University of New Mexico and author of the new book Women’s Work: Building Peace in... READ MORE The post The Work of Writing Women’s Work appeared first on University of Pennsylvania Press.| University of Pennsylvania Press
Bostock v. Clayton County (2020) was a landmark victory for transgender rights. The Supreme Court ruled that employment discrimination on the basis of| University Press of Kansas
Elections are one of our favourite things, and have been for as long as we can remember. From the excitement of following the “race” once the writ is dropped, to […]| Analysis Archives – The Independent
Fireside this week! Originally, I was thinking I’d talk about the ‘future of classics’ question in this space, but I think that deserves a full post (in connection with this week’s book recommendation and the next fireside’s book recommendation), so instead this week I want to talk a little about foreign policy realism, what it … Continue reading Fireside Friday, June 27, 2025 (On the Limits of Realism)→| A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry
Jonathan R. Goodman— Recently, I ran my daily Google search about my upcoming book, Invisible Rivals, expecting the pages I’ve seen about it before. But this time there was something... READ MORE| Yale University Press
A double major in political science and economics with minors in history and media studies, Cyrus Carter became a leader on and off campus during his undergraduate journey at The University of Tulsa. His academic excellence and dedicated engagement earned him a special honor in May: Kendall College of Arts & Sciences Standard Bearer. During […]| The University of Tulsa
This month, University of Tulsa’s Student Government Association President-elect Kadee Jo Ransom was selected for the 2025 Student Voting Honor Roll by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN). Honor roll students are recognized for their exemplary leadership in advancing nonpartisan student civic engagement. Ransom, a political science and psychology junior in UTulsa’s Kendall […]| The University of Tulsa
For many Americans, this June feels different. It’s the month queer Americans affirm our community in Pride celebrations millions of our friends and loved| University Press of Kansas
The son of an immigrant, Charles Evans Hughes was more concerned about immigrant issues than most Progressives. He never forgot how Benjamin Franklin’s| University Press of Kansas
During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Awareness Month, it is important to recall how courageous people of Asian heritage struggled to attain| University Press of Kansas
The History of Social Science has published its first issue. Sponsored by the Society for the History of Recent Social Science (HISRESS), the journal offers an international forum for the... READ MORE The post First issue of History of Social Science now available appeared first on University of Pennsylvania Press.| University of Pennsylvania Press
In 2020 I used Jody Baumgartner’s political science model of VP candidate selection to predict Joe Biden’s running mate selection. I wrote: Looking at veep choices since 1960, he found that there are five key factors that tend to predict … Continue reading →| Information Knoll
Both classical liberalism and civic republicanism were common during the Founding Era. They sometimes worked together (for example, by agreeing on the need for personal freedom) while sometimes creating tension (for example, what is the purpose of personal free?). Continue reading →| Information Knoll
The 2020 Democratic “Veepstakes” is now officially underway. Given that Biden often refers to himself as a “transitional” candidate, his choice of vice president is all the more important given that his running mate will be seen by many as … Continue reading →| Information Knoll
The US is experiencing a state of turmoil. Discontent is everywhere. Pundits are openly considering whether the republic can survive the state of crisis.| University Press of Kansas
On April 2, United States President Donald Trump declared “liberation day,” unveiling a new tariff (tax on imported goods) regime that targets […]| Social Science Space
Joel P. Christensen— Social media was abuzz with rumor and speculation in the run-up to the November 2024 U.S. presidential election. When hurricanes Helene and Milton struck the southeastern United... READ MORE| Yale University Press
The series examines Christian political engagement historically and globally, emphasizing the gospel’s call for allegiance to Christ over political affiliations. It discusses the Church’…| Ex Vitæ Verborum
3 years after the Squid Game, Netflix has a new Korean dystopian game-based TV show. It’s called “The 8 Show”. The directing is awful. The cinematography is laughably bad. The plot has more holes t…| Outlook Zen
Educating the Body presents a history of physical education in Canada, shedding light on its major advocates, innovators, and institutions.| University of Toronto Press
Sten Rynning— It seems so long ago. In July 1990, at a London summit, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) heralded the beginning of a new age of cooperation and... READ MORE| Yale University Press
Adrian Karatnycky— The heroism and resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russia’s aggression has been on display for nearly two-and-a-half years now. Ukraine’s and Ukrainians fierce resistance to... READ MORE| Yale University Press
Educating the Body presents a history of physical education in Canada, shedding light on its major advocates, innovators, and institutions.| University of Toronto Press
As part of maintaining the Political Science and International Relations Journal Listing, I’ve looked at a lot (almost all!) of the websites for academic journals in political science and international relations. Some are very good. Many or most have the information I’ve needed to answer basic questions about them. Some have been confusing or ludicrously … Continue reading "Your Academic Journal Website Sucks"| Paul Musgrave
Educating the Body presents a history of physical education in Canada, shedding light on its major advocates, innovators, and institutions.| University of Toronto Press
The Caliphate or Supreme Imamate is Muhammad Rashid Rida’s best-known work, which examines the compatibility of Islamic political and legal tradition with modern thought. Simon A. Wood has made The Caliphate or... READ MORE| Yale University Press