Prof. William Howell Quoted in the Los Angeles Times April 15, 2024 William Howell, Sydney Stein Professor of Politics at Harris Public Policy and co-author of Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy, was quoted in a piece by the Los Angeles Times entitled "Trump’s trial is about more than sex and money. It’s about what presidents ‘can get away with’" How this trial and [his] other trials play out will have enduring consequences. The cases, will shape not just what future presidents will do but whether or not they’ll get away with it. It’s absolutely fundamental to democracy. Faculty Spotlight William Howell Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics William Howell has written widely on separation-of-powers issues and American political institutions, especially the presidency. He currently is working on research projects on Obama's education initiatives, distributive politics, and the normative foundations of executive power. Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! MACRM and PhD Information Session Thu., August 01, 2024 | 8:30 AM Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., August 07, 2024 | 12:00 PM Harris Evening Master's Program Information Session Wed., August 21, 2024 | 12:00 PM
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