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Karl Marx and Frederick Douglass - The Communist & the Revolutionary Liberal | #DouglassWeek 2025

UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · 8d

Professor August Nimtz and Kyle Edwards join Jack McKivigan, the Director of the Frederick Douglass Papers, to explore how Karl Marx and Frederick Douglass understood and responded to the American Civil War as it unfolded.
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UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · 11d

Professor Jane Sumner joins @mprnews.org to discuss how free speech is being viewed today and its intersection with societal pillars such as politics, academia, and business.

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Politics Friday: Walz sounds off on new book, 3rd term bid and a rift with Republicans

Gov. Tim Walz is seeking a third term as Minnesota’s governor. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst interviews Walz about his reelection campaign and challenges he’s confronting in the current term.

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UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · 13d

We will host our inaugural Politics in Practice event, hosting former MN Senator Patricia Torres Ray, on October 9. Learn about Patricia's time in the MN Senate, her current endeavors, and how you can use political science to pursue change & lead.

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Politics in Practice: Patricia Torres Ray

Learn about Patricia's time in the Minnesota Senate, her current endeavors, and how you can use political science to pursue change & lead.

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UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · 20d

Pedro Accorsi @pedroaccorsi.bsky.social (PhD '23) fondly recalls the outstanding committee he worked with, the collaborative culture among graduate students, and opportunities he was encouraged to pursue.

Read about Pedro's graduate school experience & current position: cla.umn.edu/polisci/news...

Looking Back with Gratitude

Pedro Accorsi (PhD '23) reflects on his graduate school experience, from research and teaching to his cohort and mentors.

Researching the Importance of Minnesota's Small Businesses at the State Fair

UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · 27d

Professor Jane Sumner connected with fair goers on their perception of small business owners at this year's Minnesota State Fair.

Learn more about her experience at the Fair and research project: cla.umn.edu/polisci/news...

Professor Jane Sumner connected with Minnesota State Fair goers on their perception of small business owners.

Top of Mind with Julie Rose - BYUradio

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UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Sep 5

How does the balance of power work when a U.S. President pushes for more? Professor Tim Johnson @trjumn.bsky.social discusses this question with BYU Radio.

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Becoming better citizens, kinder neighbors and more effective advocates.

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UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Aug 27

Through the Urban Scholars program, Leandro Idiarte was able to see government from the inside. He spent the summer learning how things work, decisions are made, and how much teamwork & communication matter.

Learn more about Leandro's internship experience: cla.umn.edu/polisci/news...

Leandro Idiarte: Urban Scholars Intern

Political science student Leandro Idiarte gained an inside look at how city government operates through his summer internship with the Urban Scholars program.

Opportunity to Flourish in Academics and Research

UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Aug 21

This summer, Kat Jensen was a TRIO McNair Scholar. Through the program, she researched democratic backsliding, gained knowledge on the graduate school system, and connected with McNair alumni.

Read more about Kat's summer research and McNair experience: cla.umn.edu/polisci/news...

This summer, Kat Jensen researched democratic backsliding, built community, and gained skills to prepare for graduate school through the TRIO McNair Scholars program.

Charley Rathgeber: Intern on the Mayor Frey Campaign

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UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Aug 18

What is it like to work on a re-election campaign?
This summer, political science student Charley Rathgeber worked as an Intern on the Campaign with Minneapolis's Mayor Jacob Frey. Learn more about her internship experience at cla.umn.edu/polisci/news...

This summer, political science student Charley Rathgeber gained campaign experience with Minneapolis's Mayor Jacob Frey.

Minnesota is avoiding the gerrymandering frenzy for now, but for how long? - MinnPost

UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Aug 13

Minnesota is avoiding the gerrymandering frenzy for now. Professor Andrew Karch offers insight into what redistricting in Minnesota could look like. @minnpost.bsky.social

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There are no plans in Minnesota to redraw political boundaries ahead of next year’s midterm election, said Gov. Tim Walz’s office.

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Rachael Houston (PhD 2022) reflects on how she made the political science graduate program the best fit for her, professionally and personally.

UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Aug 7

In the graduate program, @rachaelhouston.bsky.social (PhD '22) felt "encouraged, valued, and supported, as a scholar and as a person." The mentorship, teaching, and research prepared her for her current role as Assistant Professor of American Judicial Politics.
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Be Curious, Be Open

Trump fires head of BLS: Historical data show low revised numbers not uncommon

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UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Aug 4

Professor Howard Lavine joins @fox9mn.bsky.social to discuss how President Trump fired the head of the BLS to do something in reaction to the job numbers:
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President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after the latest job report showed hiring slowed in July and was weaker in May and June than previously reported.

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Opinion: Labor unions are a lifeline

UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Jul 31

Unions used to wield a large amount of political and social power, says lecturer Tim Collins, but business owners and corporations have done everything in their power to undermine this influence, in @mndaily.bsky.social opinion:

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I’ve always been obsessed with the concept of a labor union. Both my mother and grandfather were actively involved in unions during their careers, so as soon as I developed...

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UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Jul 29

Lecturer Paul Soper says that Minnesota's moralistic political culture might help explain the state's security position in @startribune.com:

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Minnesota's open political culture complicates Capitol security measures

Minnesota’s statehouse is one of around 10 states without security protocol to enter the building — and some denizens wonder if that open culture will change in the wake of June’s shootings.

Liberalism Doomed the Liberal International Order

UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Jul 28

Professor Ron Krebs and others write how a less legalistic system would help protect democracies in new @foreignaffairs.com article.

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A less legalistic system would help protect democracies.

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UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Jul 17

Congratulations to @trjumn.bsky.social on receiving the @apsa.bsky.social Law & Courts Lasting Contribution Award for his coauthored article "The Influence of Oral Arguments on the U.S. Supreme Court."

Learn more about the article and its impact: cla.umn.edu/polisci/news...

Timothy R. Johnson Receives Lasting Contribution Award

Congratulations to Professor Johnson on receiving the American Political Science Association Law & Courts Lasting Contribution Award for coauthored article.

The Trump team ratchets up its punishment of Cuba - MinnPost

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UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Jul 15

In @minnpost.bsky.social opinion, Professor August Nimtz writes about how declaring Cuba to be a potential security risk because of its ties to China and Russia could provide justification for even more drastic actions.
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Declaring Cuba a potential security risk because of its ties to China and Russia could provide justification for even more drastic actions.

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UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Jul 14

By studying away for a semester at University of Hawai'i at Hilo, political science student Karen Guise learned about Hawaiian culture, Indigenous governance, and restorative justice.
Read about Karen's study away experience on our website or at: cla.umn.edu/polisci/news...

Land, Language, and People

While studying away at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo, political science student Karen Guise learned about Hawaiian culture and Indigenous governance.

Prepared with Political Science

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UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Jul 8

What's possible with a political science degree?

Sammy Ambrosy (B.A. 2020) reflects on his experiences as a political science student and how his degree has prepared him for his current position as Executive Assistant with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office.

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Political science alumnus Sammy Ambrosy (B.A.) reflects on his early career and how political science helped him get to where he is.

New York City mayoral primary boosts hopes of Minneapolis democratic socialists

UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Jul 7

What can New York City's mayoral primary tell us about the future of democratic socialists in Minneapolis? Professors Andrew Karch and Howard Lavine offer insights to @startribune.com
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Minneapolis activists see validation in Zohran Mamdani’s victory over Andrew Cuomo in New York primary.

UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Jun 30

Congratulations to Professor Michael Minta @mminta.bsky.social on receiving the Academic Unit Service Award! This award recognizes exceptional service that has strengthened the functioning and climate of the recipient's unit at the University of Minnesota.

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Minnesota Poll: Congressional Democrats get low marks from suburban voters

UMN Political Science @umnpolisci.bsky.social · Jun 26

While polls show Congress members are unpopular in MN, Professor Kathryn Pearson @kpminnesota.bsky.social says the ratings were favorable. However, Congress' popularity could decline over U.S. involvement in Iran and conflict over the budget bill
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Overall, more than half of Minnesota voters disapprove of how both Republicans and Democrats in Congress are doing their jobs.