Welcome to my web page. Students should check it frequently for updates like study guides and assignments. I'll also notify you here of any important or urgent information. (A major political event, paper due, or class cancelled, etc.) Also, check out the links on the left for all sorts of useful and relevant information.

- Prof. Nalder

The Government Department is hosting a Vice-Presidential Debate forum on October 2 from 6:00-8:00 PM in Amador 150. We will have an open discussion after the debate. Community members and students are all welcome.

On October 15, we will have a Presidential Debate viewing and forum from 6:00-8:00 PM in Mariposa 1000.

 

A big project we are currently undertaking involves monitoring local TV news coverage of the 2008 general election. Here is a link to the project page.

• Voters need the truth. Three great sites to get it: politifact.com, The Washingon Post, and factcheck.org
• Want to see how international news organization see the U.S.? Watching America has it.
• What is public opinion like in the rest of the world? See some polls here.
• Here's a good site with political information and campaign ads.
• A comprehensive list of military contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan with details here.
• Here is my list of media critique sites.
• My page of somewhat outdated political junkie goodies, here.
• Here is a helpful guide to the difference between high school and college. First year students should certainly read it, but everyone can benefit.
• What entertainment programs do you watch? Sports? Arts? Comedy? That may have something to do with whether you are a conservative, moderate, or liberal. See the Lear/Zogby study here.