Hard White: The Mainstreaming of Racism in American Politics Dr. Richard Fording (University of Alabama), and Sanford F. Schram Published 2020, Oxford University Press Abstract: Hard White explains how the mainstreaming of white nationalism occurred, pointing to two major shifts in the movement. First, Barack Obama’s presidential tenure, along with increases in minority representation, fostered
Dr. Elif Kalaycioglu “Cultural Diversity and World Politics” Journal Article
Cultural Diversity and World Politics Dr. Elif Kalaycioglu (University of Alabama) Journal Article in Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International Studies, October 27, 2020
Professor Joseph Smith comments on Jones-Tuberville Senate Race
Professor Joseph Smith comments on Jones-Tuberville Senate Race Article featuring Dr. Joseph Smith in Gray Television Washington News Bureau, October 29, 2020.
Political Science Faculty in the News: Dr. George Hawley “A Liberal History of Conservatism”
A Liberal History of Conservatism Article written for the Washington Examiner by Dr. George Hawley, October 22, 2020.
Political Science Faculty in the News: Dr. George Hawley “Battle for the Boomers”
Battle for the Boomers: Can Biden surf the gravy wave to the White House? Article written for The Spectator by Dr. George Hawley, October 15, 2020.
Political Science Faculty in the News: Dr. Joseph Smith “We can Trust the Election Process”
We can Trust the Election Process Article written for al.com by Dr. Joseph Smith, October 8, 2020.
UA’s Vote Everywhere Wins Chapter of the Year!
UA’s Vote Everywhere Chapter wins Chapter of the Year Award! Congratulations! Full Article HERE
UA Political Science Professor Richard Fording to present at “What Would John Lewis Do? VOTE!”
UA Political Science Professor Richard Fording to present at “What Would John Lewis Do? VOTE!” Sponsored by the UA Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, this teach-in will cover: Evolution of the Vote in America Understanding the Electoral College Media and the election This will be an online event from 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday, Oct.
National Voter Registration Day
Sept. 22 is National Voter Registration Day. Join UA’s virtual Get Out the Vote meeting! https://news.ua.edu/2020/09/groups-across-campus-come-together-to-get-out-the-vote/
Congratulations to Dr. Allen Rotter!
The Political Science Department is proud to announce that Allen Rotter has defended his dissertation titled “International Security and the Space Domain: Applying Traditional Theories of International Relations to the Astropolitical Environment” on August 25th, 2020. Allen is an International Relations major with a minor in Political Theory. His dissertation committee is chaired by Dr.