On September 17, the little known holiday of “Constitution Day,” Skidmore College Political Science Professor Beau Breslin’s new book was the subject of Skidmore’s academic celebration. The book, titled “A Constitution for the Living,” takes up the theme of generational Constitutional reform and explores the theoretical history of the Constitution had it been re-ratified every generation.
Read moreMaking Democracy Work: Constitutional Principles in an Age of Uncertainty
On Tues., Jan. 30, a lecture on the core principles of the United States Constitution was hosted by Dr. Katie Zuber, a visiting professor in the Political Science Department. Zuber presented myths about the Constitution, calling it a “timely topic.”
Read moreGlobal Citizenship 101
On Friday Nov. 17, students and faculty from the Political Science Department travelled to SUNY Adirondacks for a night of discussion on global citizenship.
Read moreControversy Over Fiskus Lecturer
Following much outcry by Skidmore Students, Mark Graber, who was scheduled to be this year’s Fiskus lecturer, has decided against giving his talk.
Read moreListen, We Need to Talk
Are Packers fans more likely to support LGBT rights when Roy Butler issues a statement of support? Are religious people more likely to support LGBT rights if a reverend comes out in support? Brian F. Harrison and Melissa R. Michelson say yes!
Read moreA New Name for the Government Department
50 years ago, Henry Gallant created the Skidmore Government Department. Gallant had a Ph. D. in Government from Harvard University.
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