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Scholar dissects voter perceptions of transnational politics

Avery Lord — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:21:29 +0000

Scholar dissects voter perceptions of transnational politics Avery Lord Wed, 08/20/2025 - 09:21

�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder political scientist Jeffrey Nonnemacher asserts that Western European national political parties use their affiliations with party families to signal their own political viewpoints

“My goal with this paper is to tackle the question of: Do voters care if the AfD’s leadership is spending a lot of time with France’s Marine Le Pen and the National Rally? Are voters getting some sort of information from the party family label attached to a party and the party’s relationship with that label?” he explains. In his paper, Nonnemacher contends that political parties in Western Europe are responsive to politics outside their home country—and that strategic choices to embrace a larger party family label, such as radical right in the case of AfD, do influence how parties are perceived by a country’s voters.

In a recent conversation with Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine, Nonnemacher emphasized that a political party that embraces the party family signifies its commitment to the larger ideological goals associated with the party family, while parties that push back and work to distance themselves from their sister parties from other countries signal that they may not be credible champions for core issues. His answers have been lightly edited for style and clarity.

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Best Should Teach 2025

Latzari Escalante — Thu, 01 May 2025 22:23:45 +0000

Best Should Teach 2025 Latzari Escalante Thu, 05/01/2025 - 16:23

If you're on campus this evening, don't miss the Best Should Teach Awards Ceremony taking place from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Chancellors Hall and Auditorium in the CASE building at �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder. This annual event celebrates excellence in teaching at all levels and will honor our very own Josh Strayhorn for his outstanding contributions. The evening will feature a keynote address by Alphonse Keasley, former Associate Vice Chancellor and longtime advocate for diversity and inclusion in education, along with the presentation of the Best Should Teach Gold and Silver Awards. Join us in recognizing the educators who exemplify innovation, inspiration, and impact in the classroom. Congratulations to Joshua Strayhorn, for being one of the �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder Faculty Gold Award Recipients!

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Check out final projects/research proposals for Dr. Siegel's class

Latzari Escalante — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:50:43 +0000

Check out final projects/research proposals for Dr. Siegel's class Latzari Escalante Wed, 12/18/2024 - 10:50

Dr. Siegel, Professor in the Political Science department, would like to thank @cuboulder.bsky.social Text as Data students for a great semester! Check out their final projects/research proposals below!

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Ongoing fighting and disarray in Colorado’s GOP leaves Republican candidates frustrated

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:37:44 +0000

Ongoing fighting and disarray in Colorado’s GOP leaves Republican candidates frustrated Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 09/23/2024 - 11:37

Kenneth Bickers

�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder's Political Science Department's own Professor Ken Bickers was interviewed by CPR News in an article that highlights concerns that the Republican Party's disunity could hurt candidates in key races.

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Getting out the vote and hashing out the issues

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:18:34 +0000

Getting out the vote and hashing out the issues Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 09/13/2024 - 14:18

Janet Donavan

Dr. Janet Donavan, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Teaching Professor in the Political Science departement, was recently interviewed by the Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine. She discusses civic participation habits in light of the new election, as well as emphasizes the importance of voting.

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From Harmony to Civil War: When Language Turns Deadly

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:57:45 +0000

From Harmony to Civil War: When Language Turns Deadly Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:57

Jaroslav Tir, professor in the Political Science Department here at �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder, explores why multiethnic countries, that once lived in harmony like Yugoslavia, devolve into violent ethnic conflicts. His research, coauthored with Shane Singh, focuses on how not just the content, but the language used by governing authorities to communicate about how ethnic minorities can exacerbate tensions and lead to dehumanization.

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