Connor Caserio Connor Caserio

Eunice Newton Foote: Overlooked, forgotten, recognized

The extraordinary scientific work of Eunice Newton Foote, a 19th-century American woman, was rediscovered a few years ago. Blog Editor Connor Caserio shares her story and offers some thoughts on its historical and contemporary lessons.

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Connor Caserio Connor Caserio

Debate Primer: The Supreme Court

This week, in our first debate of the year, Political Union discusses whether the Supreme Court as an institution is in the best interests of the American people.

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Parker Stava Parker Stava

Smothering Science

This paper turned blog post dives into how politics and science have been increasingly intertwined during the COVID-19 crisis, and how that has drastic consequences on public health, and trust.

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Felix Beilin Felix Beilin

Debate Primer: Morton Schapiro

This week, in our final debate of the year, Political Union asks whether Morty has been a successful president of Northwestern University.

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Felix Beilin Felix Beilin

Poland, Refugees, and the Long Run

Poland has accepted more refugees from Ukraine than all other countries combined. But what factors may erode Poland’s welcome to migrants as Russia, Ukraine, and the West all brace for extended conflict?

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Meet our editors

Felix Beilin is a junior majoring in political science and journalism. His areas of interest include political communication and the politics of Europe.

Connor Caserio is a freshman with an undecided major. He is interested in environmental politics, international relations, and transportation and infrastructure policy, among other issues.

Parker Stava is a freshman studying biology, Science in Human Culture, and political science. He is interested in the intersection of science, religion, and politics. Additionally, his political interests include congressional and presidential politics, domestic issues, and voting patterns.