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‘Judges and justices are not machines’

Alum examines judicial decision-making behind Roe v. Wade overturn
Russian military atrocities in Syria presaged tactics in Ukraine

Listen to Ora Szekely on Clark’s ‘Challenge. Change.’ podcast
Students receive prestigious awards from Phi Beta Kappa Society

Grace Dowling ’24 and Alec Hoffman ’23 are Key into Public Service Scholars
The fraying of democracy is a global problem, professors say

Panelists emphasize the need for cohesion over polarization
Clark Mock Trial advances to national tournament for the third consecutive year

Members win awards at invitational, regional events
Vladimir Putin uses gender rights to justify war in Ukraine

Masculinity a central part of Putin’s rise to power
Professor’s book examines the contradictions of policing in China

Local crime and political protests incur different levels of response
Professor Valerie Sperling analyzes ramifications of war in Ukraine

Listen to Sperling on Clark’s ‘Challenge. Change.’ podcast
Clark political scientist analyzes Putin’s ability to manage Russian elites

Last month, the Russian Ministry of Culture proposed a law to promote strong families and counter any activities — including those of the U.S. and its allies — that threaten the country’s traditional values. Does this mean that President Vladimir Putin has aligned himself with Russia’s ultraconservative elites? Not necessarily, contends political science professor Valerie…
Professor Valerie Sperling: Invasion of Ukraine not in Putin’s interests

Troops on border keep Russia in the spotlight, Clark political scientist says