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Politics, Law & Society

High school friendship inspires student to work toward world peace
Ashley Ruttenberg at the U. S. Capitol buildingWhen religious studies major Ashley Ruttenberg was 17, a Muslim ...
June 12, 2019
Honors D.C. fly-in gives students first-hand experience in policymaking
FIU in Washington, D.C., hosted 12 Honors College Dean’s Scholars for a three-day visit to learn about public policy.
June 3, 2019

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Researchers unveil first of four reports on racial disparities in prosecutor behavior
Researchers are taking a fresh look at racial and ethnic disparities in prosecutorial performance and decision-making.
July 23, 2019
'I learned that I have the power to diffuse bias when it rears its head'
A professor participates in a unique workshop that provides him with the tools to build a more inclusive environment.
July 23, 2019
My internship at NPR
Leslie Ovalle '18 interned at National Public Radio headquarters in Washington, D.C., on their flagship news program, All Things Considered.
July 23, 2019
My internship as a production assistant at the Democratic presidential debate
International relations and economics major Ashley Weathers posed as a mock debate stand-in for the NBC production team.
July 23, 2019
Elections present a challenge and opportunity for Guatemala
Professor Luis Guillermo Solís, former president of Costa Rican, led the Organization of American States electoral observation mission for Guatemala's general elections in June.
July 23, 2019
My internship as a policy wonk in Poland
Katerina Geisler was selected as a 2019 Presidential Intern, in partnership with General Electric.
July 23, 2019