American Political Science Review

White Residents, Black Incumbents, and a Declining Racial Divide

White Residents, Black Incumbents, and a Declining Racial Divide By Zoltan L. Hajnal, University of California, San Diego Despite the hopes of the civil rights movement, researchers have found that the election of African Americans […]

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Meet MFP Spring Fellow, Erika Vallejo, Michigan State University

The APSA Minority Fellows Program, established in 1969, aims to increase diversity in the discipline of political science. The Spring MFP supports students from underrepresented backgrounds who are currently enrolled in the first or second […]

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Meet 2020 Bunche Fellow Jacqueline Figueroa

Jacqueline Figueroa, Denison University Jacqueline Figueroa is a rising senior at Denison University double majoring in political science and anthropology/sociology. She is a Denison-Columbus Alliance Scholarship Recipient, a Phi Society member, and a fellow of the […]

AE Resource of the Week

Resource of the Week: American Politics: Descriptive & Substantive Representation Discussion Assignment

American Politics: Descriptive & Substantive Representation Discussion Assignment by Anita Chadha The P4 program produces innovative teaching materials based on cutting-edge political science research. We created materials for a guided discussion that will take place […]

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

White Protectionism in America

White Protectionism in America By Rogers M. Smith, University of Pennsylvania and Desmond King, University of Oxford Critics charge President Donald Trump with racism, but he insists he opposes bigotry and is an American nationalist, […]

APSA Educate

A Model Minority? The Misrepresentation and Underrepresentation of Asian Pacific Americans in Introductory American Government Textbooks

A Model Minority? The Misrepresentation and Underrepresentation of Asian Pacific Americans in Introductory American Government Textbooks by Okiyoshi Takeda, Aoyama Gakuin University Asian Pacific Americans are a racial group that is often viewed in stereotypes, […]