In The News: Department of Political Science
UNLV political science professor John Tuman is available to speak about the findings of his new study examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on labor market conditions in Nevada.
Initial claims for Nevada’s standard unemployment program hit a new milestone last week, dropping below 10,000 in a week for the first time since business shutdowns began in March after peaking at more than 90,000 early in the crisis.
The 2020 election is expected to be historic for several reasons. Americans will be casting their ballots in the middle of a global pandemic. And for the first time in our nation's history, Latinos will make up the largest non-white voting block.
Observers of Taiwan’s foreign relations are well aware of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) perennial efforts to isolate Taiwan from the international community. Under the ‘One China’ policy, establishing diplomatic ties with Taiwan is tantamount to breaking up with the PRC.
…Role Models and Mentorship. This step resonates with me the most because outside of my role as an educator, mentoring both students and young people across many different fields has been one of my proudest achievements. It is essential that young African Americans have role models and mentors to learn from and to invest in them so that they can mature into great leaders and executives.
The US presidential primary is now over, and the Democratic Party will gather virtually in the coming hours for its national convention. The event will see Joe Biden officially named the Democratic candidate for the presidential election.
As Sen. Kamala Harris settles in as Joe Biden’s running mate, it’s putting her history and views under scrutiny, including her stance on marijuana.
While President Donald Trump continues to drive unsubstantiated claims that increased vote-by-mail efforts this year will lead to voter fraud, election officials warn of another, far likelier threat: delayed results.
Black Lives Matter movement advocates have called for greater investment in and support for Black-owned businesses since June when protests over George Floyd’s murder errupted across the country, including Nevada.
Black Lives Matter movement advocates have called for greater investment in and support for Black-owned businesses since June when protests over George Floyd’s murder errupted across the country, including Nevada.
Attitudes and beliefs about racial inequality are changing quickly as protests and media attention have helped highlight the gaps in opportunity between white- and minority-owned businesses in the United States.
As racial tensions have risen throughout the nation this summer after the death of George Floyd, there are renewed calls to support an ongoing social justice movement.. and to support Black-owned businesses.