Popular GW Course Examines Political Visions in Movies
Students of Elisabeth Anker, Professor of American Studies and Political Science, relate political readings to films.
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Political Science Making Headlines
GW Junior Vidya Muthupillai's Icelandic Journey of Climate Hope
The Storyfest winner, Vidya Muthupillai, and GW alumna Michelle Rubin’s expedition to Iceland focused on the country’s work to tackle the climate crisis.
Study: Unionized Nursing Homes Report Workplace Safety Data
Nursing homes with unions are 78% more likely to report workplace Injury and illness data to OSHA, GW researchers revealed.
Martha Finnemore Wins ‘Nobel Prize’ of Political Science
The political science and international affairs professor was recognized for her groundbreaking work on areas including global governance.
Unionized Nursing Homes Have Lower COVID-19 Rates
Research by Adam Dean shows residents and workers at unionized nursing homes experienced lower mortality and infection rates than at non-unionized sites.
GW Serves: Sophomore Leads Effort to Get Students to the Polls
Vidya Muthupillai works for young voters to seize the moment this election season.