Creating a federal government
Politicians often claim to know what kind of government the founders would have wanted. Presidential historian Peter Kastor was struck by the relative lack of scholarship around an obvious follow-up question: What kind of government did the founders actually create?
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Perspectives
‘The power of maps’
Patty Heyda, a professor at the Sam Fox School, writes an article on the Arts & Sciences “Human Ties” blog about her latest book “Radical Atlas of Ferguson, USA.” Maps are instruments of power — and of resistance, she said.
The Political Decision That Health Matters
In this time of high political dudgeon, it is our job to make the right political choice, to choose health. Perhaps this choice can help shore up our commitment to local and global impact in this moment—because health is interconnected and creating a healthier world for some means creating a healthier world for all, the ultimate lesson of the COVID years, writes Sando Galea.
WashU puts investments, efforts where it lives
As we look to the future, our commitment to the families, businesses and institutions that form the heart of St. Louis will only grow stronger. Together, we’re building a more vibrant, equitable, and prosperous region for all, writes Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.
Videos
WashU balloon goes over big
For the first time, WashU sponsored a hot air balloon in the Great Forest Park Balloon Race, an annual hot air balloon festival held in Forest Park. “Time Traveler” was among the dozens of entrants that delighted the STL community Sept. 15-16, 2023.
Bookshelf
Book explores consequences of political conversations
In her new book, political scientist Taylor Carlson, in Arts & Sciences, explores how political information changes as it flows from the news media to person to person. Her research shows that socially transmitted information becomes sparse, biased, less accurate and mobilizing — fueling a “distorted democracy.”