August 19, 2024 The Christian Science Monitor reported on the renewed sense of solidarity in the Democratic Party ahead of the DNC in Chicago. Reporter Linda Feldmann spoke to Prof. William Howell. There’s no Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders who’s come out and said, ‘No, we need to go in a different direction,’” says William Howell, a political scientist at the University of Chicago, referring to two of the Senate’s outspoken progressives and past presidential contenders. “Everyone seems to have fallen in line and behaved well. Read the full story here: https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2024/0819/election-harris-walz-democratic-national-convention Faculty Spotlight William Howell Director of the Center for Effective Government 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 Ask Admissions: Credential Programs Mon., April 21, 2025 | 7:00 AM Ask Admissions: Credential Programs Mon., April 21, 2025 | 7:30 PM Environmental Economics and Policy Lab (EEPL) Mini Class Mon., April 21, 2025 | 8:00 PM The Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States
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