What the U.S. can learn from Latin America about democracy
CSU Professor Ernesto Sagás talked about the political upsets Latin American democracies have seen in recent years, and what the U.S. can learn from them.
Does the future of democracy depend on Nextdoor?
While it’s best known as the place to list missing pets, sell an old lawn mower or complain about loud neighbors, Nextdoor is also an unexpected place to find more civic-minded — although often far from civil — conversations.
From Joe Rogan to Greg Gutfeld, more conservative comedians are stepping into the spotlight
Comedians have been joking about politics for probably as long as there have been politicians. But in the past few years, there’s been a noticeable shift in political comedy.
How does the Electoral College work, and why does it exist?
Matthew Hitt, an associate professor of political science at Colorado State University, broke down the history of the Electoral College, why it exists and how it works.
How to navigate politics with family and friends during a tense election year
Natalie Pennington is an assistant professor of communication studies at CSU who studies the dynamics of friendships. Here are some of her key insights for navigating political conversations ahead of the 2024 election and beyond.
Get to know Tara Opsal, sociology’s new department chair
Tara Opsal has taken over as chair of the CSU Department of Sociology, becoming the first woman-identified faculty member to hold this position in the department.
CSU research has another record year
Colorado State University’s sponsored project expenditures have set a record once again, growing from $498 million in the 2022-23 fiscal year to $576 million in 2023-24 – marking a 15% increase and surpassing $500 million for the first time in the institution’s history.
America’s dad vs. the manosphere: Walz-Vance debate highlights two versions of masculinity
Few people expected the campaign to elect the first woman president to spark a referendum on masculinity, but what it means to be a man has become “arguably the most dominant theme of this year’s elections,” according to MSNBC’s Ja’han Jones.
Freedom for Chagos islands: UK’s deal with Mauritius will be a win for all
Britain is close to resolving its territorial dispute with Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago, located in the central Indian Ocean.
Up against Hank Greenberg, baseball’s first Jewish superstar, antisemitism struck out
Hank Greenberg might be the best baseball player you’ve never heard of.