Politics

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For the first time, New York City will be using ranked-choice voting in a mayoral primary.

In his new book, Weak Strongman, Timothy Frye argues that contrary to popular belief, Vladimir Putin is not omnipotent.

Four political science PhD students surveyed residents from six Latin American countries about their willingness to get a COVID vaccine.

Recent violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders sadly has deep roots in the history of the United States.

Jameel Jaffer and Agnès Callamard renew demands that Saudi crown prince be held responsible for journalist’s death and cover-up.

A new book from President Lee C. Bollinger and Agnès Callamard examines how free speech is defined and upheld around the world.

Many Americans no longer believe that government works for them.

As Intersectionality Matters! enters its third season, Columbia News checks in with Kimberlé Crenshaw on why it is more important

A federal program, like the WPA, can create new narratives for an evolving society more equitable and inclusive than those of the past or present.

With the inauguration behind them, what will President Biden and Vice President Harris tackle in the next days, months, and years?

Substantial change is long overdue in the United States, but the new administration can take these three steps to remedy past injustices.

Three goals for the Biden administration as it seeks to put science-based responses at the center of its policy initiatives.