New book highlights economic inequality at the heart of democratic backsliding
UChicago political scientist Susan C. Stokes analyzes the current moment while offering solutions to a polarized public
The Hawaiian surfers who exposed bias in science
In ‘Capturing Kahanamoku,’ UChicago historian Michael Rossi explores how a 1920s anthropological obsession reshaped ideas about culture and science
Why some leaders thrive in fractured congressional parties
In her new book 'Divided Parties, Strong Leaders,' UChicago political scientist Ruth Bloch Rubin analyzes factional splits in Congress
Book on UChicago history bridges past and present
John W. Boyer’s revised edition takes a closer look at the impact of leaders
New book from UChicago professor argues for greater engagement as main democratic goal
‘A Democratic Theory of Truth’ explores the collapse of a diverse public realm as many decry a post-truth era
Economics for Everyone initiative adds new lessons, Spanish resources
Free platform for foundational economics education expands with multilingual website and new partnership
Former CIA Director William J. Burns to discuss America’s role in the world at April 16 UChicago event
Recent head of the U.S. intelligence community will join Chuck Hagel and Prof. Robert Pape in conversation
Physical gestures can counteract stereotypes introduced by subtle linguistic cues
New UChicago research finds that children who saw an ‘equal’ gesture were more likely to express egalitarian beliefs
Allen Sanderson, who sparked ‘a love for economics’ in undergraduates, 1943-2025
Renowned sports economist remembered for his wit and devotion to his students
Economic inequality leads to democratic erosion, study finds
UChicago scholar sheds light on why elected officials threaten democracy more often than military coups in the 21st century