These are unprecedented times. And a fascinating time to be a student of political science. As a constitutional showdown in Washington around the impeachment inquiry twists and turns, classrooms have become a safe space to share ideas and avoid the political polarization affecting the nation's capital.
Michael Berry, director of graduate studies and an associate professor at the University of Colorado Denver, said student engagement has risen because of the ongoing conflict. He also discussed how the impeachment proceedings are affecting the country's system of checks and balances.
