Tag Politics and public affairs
UW–Madison economics professor Kim Ruhl appointed as member of President’s Council of Economic Advisers
Established by Congress in 1946, the CEA comprises three economists who advise the U.S. president on a wide range of economic policy issues based on data, research and evidence. Read More
Fall 2024 political activity guidelines for employees, students
As election season approaches, UW–Madison provides guidelines regarding employee and student rights and restrictions regarding political campaign and public advocacy activities on campus. Read More
Window to access legal abortion may close before many women know they are pregnant
More than one in five women experience irregular menstrual cycles that could keep them from learning they are pregnant until it may be too late for an abortion under some current and proposed state laws, a new study shows. Read More
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge honors UW–Madison for student voting success
UW was recognized for having the highest student voter registration and voter turnout among four-year colleges in Wisconsin as well as the most improved voter turnout. Read More
Researchers win grant to combat misinformation about COVID and 2020 election
A team of researchers will study the most effective methods of combating misinformation online, as it posed significant threats to both public health during the COVID-19 pandemic and democracy throughout the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Read More
National higher education event helps alumni support research and innovation at UW–Madison
The May 10 online event includes a live discussion with U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan and Bryan Steil and a presentation from two UW faculty researchers. Read More
UW alumna confirmed as ambassador to United Nations
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who received a master’s degree from UW–Madison and maintains close ties to the university, has extensive experience navigating issues on the world stage. Read More
The Science Coalition honors Rep. Mark Pocan as 2021 ‘Champion of Science’
The award is given to a distinguished group of policymakers for furthering university research through increased federal investment in science. Read More
Steven Wright’s ‘The Coyotes of Carthage’ depicts realities of race, money and politics
USA Today ranked the UW law and creative writing professor as one of “100 Black novelists and fiction writers you should read." Read More
Two vice presidents have Madison in common
Kamala Harris and Dick Cheney don’t have much in common, as they’re on different sides of the political spectrum. Except one thing: The new vice president and the former vice president both lived in Madison at the same time in the late 1960s, each with a close connection to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Chancellor Blank: Thank you for voting
As always, we encourage people to engage in vigorous discussion and debate. But I also encourage you to express your views, and your reactions to election results, constructively and respectfully. Read More
New resources, upcoming discussions to help campus prepare for and reflect on presidential election
University officials will be offering several opportunities to engage in civic dialogue, build community, and discuss the election both before and after the vote. Read More
New polls show Biden with growing leads in three battleground states
With voting already well underway, former Vice President Joe Biden has extended his leads over President Donald Trump in three key battleground states — Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — according to new polls by the Elections Research Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
ERC’s polling, research illuminate elections
Earlier this year, the Elections Research Center launched a battleground poll in three swing states. In this and other ways, the center is helping us better understand what is going on in the current campaign. Read More
Journalist in Residence virtual talks highlight challenges of current news environment
CBS News correspondent Wesley Lowery, Kendra Pierre-Louis from Gimlet Media and Maggie Haberman of The New York Times will focus on the complexities reporters are facing in this unprecedented moment. Read More
Battleground state poll shows Biden with persistent but surmountable leads
As voting gets underway in many states, Joe Biden remains ahead of Donald Trump in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, according to a poll by the UW–Madison Elections Research Center. Read More
New Battleground Poll results coming Thursday
The latest findings from the UW–Madison Elections Research Center will examine voter opinions in three states — Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — based on surveys fielded Sept. 10–21. Read More
Battleground state poll shows Biden leading Trump in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
“All three states remain battlegrounds that should not be ignored by either campaign,” said Barry Burden, political science professor and director of the Elections Research Center. Read More
UW journalism student interviews NAACP president on ‘Meet the Press: College Roundtable’
Junior Tamia Fowlkes asked Derrick Johnson about the protests against police brutality playing out around the nation and world. Read More
The UW Now: Experts discuss economic impact of COVID-19
Join a livestream and Q & A with a panel of experts from the UW community Tuesday at 7 p.m. CDT. Read More