Political Science

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised fresh perennial questions about the relationship between scientific knowledge and political power. As citizens have been asked to transform their way of life on the basis of scientific guidance, many have expressed alarm at widespread disregard for scientific expertise throughout the crisis, while others have argued that scientific expertise is no substitute for political prudence and ethical judgment, even in the age of pandemic. What role should guidance by technical experts play in a democratic regime?

Senator Ruth Hardy, a visiting Professor of the Practice for Fall 2019, will give a talk entitled, “Why Electing More Women Matters,” the first talk in the Department’s “Women and Representation” series. Senator Hardy will draw from her work as an elected official and former Executive Director of Emerge Vermont, an organization which recruits and trains women to run for office, to illuminate the reasons why electing more women to public offices up and down the ballot is good not only for gender equity, but also our economy, society, and democracy.

Students and the public are invited to attend this weekly discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matt Dickinson. Held almost every Tuesday 12:15 - 1:30  Check the calendar for dates and locations. Bagels provided – bring your own lunch. No expertise assumed. All viewpoints welcome.

Students and the public are invited to attend this weekly discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matt Dickinson. Held almost every Tuesday 12:15 - 1:30  Check the calendar for dates and locations. Bagels provided – bring your own lunch. No expertise assumed. All viewpoints welcome.

Students and the public are invited to attend this weekly discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matt Dickinson. Held almost every Tuesday 12:15 - 1:30  Check the calendar for dates and locations. Bagels provided – bring your own lunch. No expertise assumed. All viewpoints welcome.

Students and the public are invited to attend this weekly discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matt Dickinson. Held almost every Tuesday 12:15 - 1:30  Check the calendar for dates and locations. Bagels provided – bring your own lunch. No expertise assumed. All viewpoints welcome.

Students and the public are invited to attend this weekly discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matt Dickinson. Held almost every Tuesday 12:15 - 1:30  Check the calendar for dates and locations. Bagels provided – bring your own lunch. No expertise assumed. All viewpoints welcome.

Students and the public are invited to attend this weekly discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matt Dickinson. Held almost every Tuesday 12:15 - 1:30  Check the calendar for dates and locations. Bagels provided – bring your own lunch. No expertise assumed. All viewpoints welcome.

Students and the public are invited to attend this weekly discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matt Dickinson. Held almost every Tuesday 12:15 - 1:30  Check the calendar for dates and locations. Bagels provided – bring your own lunch. No expertise assumed. All viewpoints welcome.

Students and the public are invited to attend this weekly discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matt Dickinson. Held almost every Tuesday 12:15 - 1:30  Check the calendar for dates and locations. Bagels provided – bring your own lunch. No expertise assumed. All viewpoints welcome.