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| America’s other elections problem | In some cases initiatives provide lawmakers with a clear signal of public opinion. Measures to legalise marijuana, for example, won support at the ballot box long before legislatures were willing to embrace the policy. “If democracy is having policy that is more reflective of where public… |
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| Washington's Legislature is part-time. But after 'brutal sessions,' some want change | Todd Donovan, a political science professor at Western Washington University, is one of those critics. Donovan said on the one hand, a part-time legislature like Washington’s, which pays lawmakers only about $67,000 a year, could encourage people to maintain other jobs — and lead to more… |
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| WWU’s 2025 Munro Seminars to feature wide range of topics and panelists including Citizen University’s Eric Liu on Nov. 18 | |||
| WWU's International Affairs Association presenting 'Facing War' Oct. 10 and 21, free tickets available | |||
| Interested in being a paid legislative intern in Olympia this winter? | |||
| Gerrymandering erodes confidence in democracy | This erosion of legitimacy can ripple far beyond Election Day. "If they didn't win fair and square, why should I believe what they say? Why should I pay my taxes? You get an erosion of civic behavior," Bowler said. The study also connects gerrymandering to broader perceptions of corruption… |
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| WWU's International Affairs Association, Poli Sci department to co-host 'The Trump Effect: How to Lose an Ally in 10 Days' on May 22 | |||
| WWU professors' film on Palestinian voices wins human rights award | |||
| International Affairs Association to host panel discussion on tariffs and their potential impacts Feb. 6 | |||
| Learn more about the winter quarter Legislative Intern program in Olympia this week |