APSA: The Inequality of the Rising Tide
The theme of this year’s political science conference is “Categories and the Politics of Global Inequality,” so I…
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A Safer, Kinder, Hamburger this Labor Day
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is no longer down with downer cows.
APSA: Death to the Fifth Republic! Long Live the Sixth!
In general, political science conferences tend to be staid, sober affairs.
APSA: Reeling in the Years
It’s always difficult when the conference gods inexplicably schedule an intriguing panel for the ungodly early 8 in…
E-Vote Vendor Admits Decade of Flaws
A leading voting machine maker says software used in 34 states has been losing votes.
APSA: Politics Flows from Our Wallets and Our Genes
At these political science conferences, you sometimes find yourself in an audience that feels way too small for…
Blogging at the Heart of Political Science
The first thing to know about the American Political Science Association’s annual conference is that it is really,…
Harpooning Protections for Right Whales
Whales should look over their shoulders not only for fast-moving ships but also for politicians.
The OSS Passed Its Own Intelligence Tests
The predecessor to today's CIA thrived by emphasizing merit.
Once Eradicated, Measles Cases Spike Upward
The 131 reported measles cases occurring in unvaccinated children in 2008 is the highest year-to-date figure since 1996.