Politics Content

The Conversation: The Veil in Iran Has Been an Enduring Symbol of Patriarchal Norms, But How Has Its Use Changed?

Karen Michele Nikos — November 16, 2022 - 10:41am

Oftentimes outside of Iran, wearing a veil is seen as oppression — and its removal as emancipation and freedom. This understanding, however, fails to take into account the veil’s broader symbolism.

The Conversation: Why Do Some People Think Fascism Is Greatest Expression of Democracy?

Karen Michele Nikos — November 08, 2022 - 8:56am

Warnings that leaders like Donald Trump hold a dagger at the throat of democracy have evoked a sense of befuddlement among moderates.

How Did the Watergate Scandal Popularize Conspiracy Theories?

Maria Magdalena Martinez Castro — June 03, 2022 - 2:11pm

In a recent podcast episode of “American Scandal,” �ٺ��Ƶ History Professor Kathryn Olmsted discussed the Watergate scandal's role in history.

COVID-19 Beliefs Influenced by Politicians, Not Scientists, Researchers Suggest

Karen Michele Nikos — March 09, 2022 - 9:20am

As COVID-19 upended societal norms when it swept through the United States in 2020, a second pandemic — or “infodemic”— was also on the rise.

New Episode of The Backdrop Podcast Released

Soterios J Johnson — February 25, 2021 - 11:35am

Conventional wisdom has held that as people are exposed to more partisan news, they become more polarized. But a new study finds that’s not so. On this month’s episode of The Backdrop, Magdalena Wojcieszak discusses a couple of new studies she has co-authored that found no correlation between media exposure and political polarization.

2020 Election Sources for Media

Karen Michele Nikos — December 19, 2019 - 3:22pm

With the 2020 presidential elections on the horizon, University of California, Davis, offers sources for media on issues related to elections — from leadership, to political parties, to voting methods, conspiracy theories and the economy. Faculty expertise includes political science, sociology, history, economics, law, race, management, technology, psychology, various sciences and others.

With a record number of women running for president, we also include sources who can address female candidates, how they are portrayed and the history of women in politics.

�ٺ��Ƶ Media Sources for the 2018 Election

Karen Michele Nikos — October 08, 2018 - 1:22pm

This source list is continually updated, and was last updated on Nov. 3.

The following University of California, Davis, researchers are available to comment to media on topics presenting in the upcoming elections. From the history of the political process, to trade and economic issues, �ٺ��Ƶ can provide expertise on a variety of issues facing voters. Check the �ٺ��Ƶ News and Information website for updates to this list.