Albion College Political Science

10/05/2021

Professor Carrie Booth Walling and me at graduation 2021. We had a lovely time honoring our graduates. Congratulations to all.

30/10/2020

Voting as a College Student? What to expect in Michigan guide.

Your guide to voting as a college student We answer your Michigan Election 2020 questions.

29/10/2020

What Happens Post-Election? Prizes! Non-partisan Dialogue

"What Happens Post-Election?" is a workshop presented by Namara Swillum and Leiyah Denson, seniors on campus, and sponsored by Michigan Student Power Network.

**Despite the sponsorship, you do not have to be from Michigan to attend this event.**

This workshop provides an open space to explored the period between election day and results, and what agency we have during that time.

Prizes will be available to the first 50 who complete the activity portion of the workshop.

This workshop is committed to nonpartisan dialogue and providing relevant information to those voting.

Date: Friday, October 30th, 2020
Time: 6PM-7:30PM
Location: Virtual
RSVP Link:

The event starts on Fri, Oct 30, 2020 at 6:00 PMinzoomatMeeting ID: 874 5117 9986 Passcode: 1kbHqx, Albion, Michigan, United States

26/10/2020

Albion Political Science student, Caitlyn-Rae Arendse, and her colleague Morgan DeRose have launched a new podcast series called "The Brit" to enrich campus conversation on vital issues.

Visit the Brit website to listen to the inaugural podcast and watch for their upcoming podcast on Black Lives Matters that will launch soon:

The Brit is a podcast that we, Morgan DeRose, a junior from Whitehall, Mich., and Caitlyn-Rae Arendse, a junior from Columbus, Ohio, spent this past summer working to create. We are so very excited…

19/10/2020

TODAY Oct 19 is the last day to register to vote online (in Michigan) for the November 3 election.

You can register at Michigan.gov/VOTE or through www.albion.turbovote.org

If you are voting by absentee ballot by mail TODAY is the last day we recommend mailing your ballot to ENSURE it is received by election day. Starting tomorrow, it is recommended that you drop off your ballot directly to your local drop ballot box or to your local clerk's office.

Your voice and your vote matter!

21/09/2020

Professor Walling was featured on a podcast this morning on the 75th Anniversary of the UN with the Ralphe Bunche Institute for International Studies. You can check out this edition of the International Horizons podcast here:

“Today on International Horizons we have Carrie Walling, Associate Professor of Political Science at Albion College , discussing the past and future of the United Nations on the 75th anniversary of its founding in 1945 https://t.co/bhlwtTP4me”

21/08/2020

Welcome Back!!!

08/08/2020

Words of wisdom from one of your Albion College classmates - Mask Up Albion! Let's make this academic semester the best that we can under difficult circumstances.

https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2020/08/05/coronavirus-michigan-albion-college/5521080002/

05/08/2020

This is how much I love our democracy! After working as an election inspector in Michigan's primary yesterday I have incredible confidence in the integrity and importance of our electoral system and renewed respect for the thousands of people who make it possible for our votes to be counted and voices to be heard.

Democracy works when we participate in it. I hope that you'll join me between now and November in registering to vote and getting as many of your friends and family also registered. And also learning how to vote whether in person or absentee. Albion College will help you...more coming this Fall...

Part of a strong liberal arts experience is developing your skills of citizenship. We want to help you learn how to vote and become active in the governance of your community because your voice and your vote matters.

21/06/2020

17/06/2020

The Albion College Political Science Department joins Albion College President Johnson in applauding the Supreme Court’s landmark decision that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and q***r people from discrimination in their employment.

On this occasion we affirm that the Political Science department is committed to protecting the equal rights and dignity of our LGBTQ students. While much work remains to achieve full equality, we stand with you and are prepared to do that work alongside you and all members of the Albion College community as we work to eradicate systemic discrimination against our LGBTQ community members.

03/06/2020

If you plan to participate in protest activity, make sure you understand your rights.

The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out i...