Politics & Society Articles

Winter 2020

Timber workers and environmentalists: Steven Beda Examines Historic Conflict

Steven Beda's study of timber conflict reveals loggers and environmentalists shared common ground

Autumn 2019

Helping the Homeless Through Anthropology

A student's interviews with homeless women put a human face on a national dilemma

Summer 2019

Doing Time: Lauren Kessler Explores Prison Life

A Q and A with author Lauren Kessler on justice and forgiveness in US prisons

Summer 2019

A Whale, a Hornet, and a Libel Suit

Massive mammalian delivery creates big stink and colorful tale for fledgling alumni mag

Summer 2019

General Hospital's Marc Samuel Dispels Stereotypes

Telecommunication and film alum breaks ground and dispels stereotypes on TV’s General Hospital

Summer 2019

Balancing Leather Goods and Sustainability in the Andes

Founders of new lifestyle leather goods company put environment first and emphasize sustainability

Summer 2019

Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Maria Provides Ethnic Studies Lesson

Ethnic studies associate professor Alaí Reyes-Santos finds a teachable moment in wake of a disaster

Spring 2019

Profile: Jenny Lin, Assistant Professor, History of Art and Architecture

Assistant professor in the Department of the History of Art and Architecture examines Asian stereotypes

Spring 2019

Policy and Planning Trio Engages Diverse Communities

A new policy and planning research team studies how underrepresented groups participate in the public process