The surprising increase in child labor law violations Laura C. Bucci - May 1, 2024 In some states, conservative lawmakers are easing the rules designed to protect younger workers.
How Native women in state legislatures are changing politics Nadia E. Brown and Elise Blasingame - November 30, 2023 From tribal sovereignty to missing and murdered Indigenous women, they’re responding to Native concerns.
Why Donald Trump is happy a Colorado judge called him an insurrectionist Andrew Rudalevige - November 28, 2023 What happens when Trump's 2024 candidacy confronts the 14th Amendment?
Paying for the green transition Henry Farrell and Mark Blyth - November 27, 2023 If Trump and the Republicans win, it may be the end of the green transition in the U.S., argues Mark Blyth.
What the clean energy boom means for fossil fuel communities Jeremy Wallace, Dustin Tingley, and Alexander F. Gazmararian - November 21, 2023 'Uncertain Futures' reveals what makes policies and promises attractive to those upturned by a greener economy.
How states make it harder to get food assistance Andrea Silva - September 20, 2023 Hungry people face complex requirements.
Elected officials are being threatened and attacked. We’re tracking that. Michael Loadenthal, Joel Day, and Aleena Khan - November 8, 2022 Our new ongoing longitudinal study is the first to systematically evaluate such incidents across the United States. Here’s what we’re finding.
With the 2022 midterms ahead, expect another Latino misinformation crisis Jeronimo Cortina and Brandon Rottinghaus - February 24, 2022 Our research identified which Latino voters are especially susceptible.
Biden wants more wind energy. Those projects should help local politicians, our research finds. Oksan Bayulgen, Mary Buchanan, Lyle Scruggs, and Carol Atkinson-Palombo - October 19, 2021 Wind turbines don’t just deliver clean energy; they help both Republican and Democratic incumbents win reelection.
Everyone focuses on the U.S. Supreme Court. But state supreme courts affect as many rights and lives. Amanda Hollis-Brusky - September 14, 2021 From Florida to Texas to California, state supreme courts dramatically influence lives and elections as they rule on matters from voting rights to mask mandates
Don’t expect mass Black Lives Matter protests again this summer Geneva Cole - July 11, 2021 My research investigated what pushed White people to join last year’s protests
Does ‘faith-based’ include people without a religious faith? Mark Brockway - July 11, 2021 Secularists are organizing. Their activism could begin to influence the Democratic Party.
Would having more female officers improve policing? Miyeon Song, Kelsey Shoub, and Katelyn E. Stauffer - June 11, 2021 Our study suggests that, on average, women are less likely to unnecessarily search cars or people.
Americans want police to release body-cam footage. But there’s a bigger worry. Étienne Charbonneau and Daniel E. Bromberg - May 5, 2021 Without disclosure requirements, police body cameras might simply expand surveillance without oversight.
When are police aggressive — and when are they respectful — toward Black Lives Matter protesters? Monique Newton - April 26, 2021 The neighborhood — along with leadership — makes a difference
Rep. Maxine Waters voiced the anger of many Black Americans. That’s important, politically. Gregory John Leslie, E.J. Graff, Davin L. Phoenix, and Christopher Stout - April 24, 2021 When elected officials voice community anger, citizens feel heard — and get more politically involved.
Derek Chauvin’s murder trial puts local governments on the stand Valerie Martinez-Ebers, Diego Esparza, and Andrea Silva - April 14, 2021 Violent policing damages trust in local government, our research finds
Behind the Gaetz scandal, there’s a bigger issue: Most states have loopholes that let men exploit teenage girls Amber Lusvardi - April 13, 2021 They can bypass statutory rape charges through marriage
China sent masks, gloves and gowns to many U.S. states. Here’s who benefited. Sebastian S. Schmidt, Lennart Kaplan, Krisztina Kis-Katos, Felix Turbanisch, and Andreas Fuchs - January 27, 2021 Critics of Beijing’s ‘mask diplomacy’ may have overlooked long-established sister-state ties
Many Republicans believe the election was fixed. But that’s what losing partisans often think. Dan Cassino - December 3, 2020 What’s new is how many are not just suspicious, but say they’re sure it’s true
Are the Trump administration’s actions in Portland legal? Are they constitutional? Steve Vladeck - July 24, 2020 The devil’s in the details.
Right-wing websites are demonizing ‘antifa.’ Here’s how they portray the threat. Curd Knüpfer - June 24, 2020 My research found that 27 right-wing websites were strikingly in sync in creating the impression of a menacing, indistinct threat
If Trump tried to steal the election, would enough Americans support him? Here’s what we know. Christopher Federico and Ariel Malka - June 19, 2020 Watch the people who are both culturally conservative and want economic protections — in other words, Trump’s populist base
What helps non-black people support Black Lives Matter? A signal from someone in their own ethnic group. Maneesh Arora, Kelsy Kretschmer, and Christopher Stout - June 17, 2020 Our surveys uncover how this messaging works
Black people have protested police killings for years. Here’s why officials are finally responding. LaGina Gause - June 12, 2020 People are risking more to protest during a pandemic. That matters.
Obama is right. The Floyd protests will change public policy. Daniel Q. Gillion - June 9, 2020 Protests from the 1960s civil rights movement to the 1991 Los Angeles riots changed policies, my research finds
Some lawmakers are calling for truth commissions on racial violence. How do these work? Kelebogile Zvobgo and Carla Winston - June 8, 2020 These factors help commissions create effective solutions
Yes, Trump can send the military to shut down protests. Here’s what you need to know. Lindsay P. Cohn - June 2, 2020 These laws, regulations and limits govern using the U.S. military on U.S. soil.
There’s no right to vote by mail. New lawsuits could change that. David Schultz - May 26, 2020 Here are 5 things you need to know.
Sanders is out. Does that mean that ‘the party decides’ after all? Adam Hilton - April 9, 2020 A look at this year’s primaries shows it’s more complicated than that.
Democrats named Biden, Sanders and Warren as their top picks 18 months ago. What did the primaries change? Peter Enns and Jonathon Schuldt - March 16, 2020 Our research reveals some flaws in the primary system
The Democratic nominee is often settled by Super Tuesday. Don’t hold your breath this year. Caitlin Jewitt - February 4, 2020 Here’s the primary calendar, explained
The U.S. might ratify the ERA. What would change? Lisa Baldez - January 22, 2020 Here’s what we can learn from states that already have equal rights amendments.
Was Rep. Katie Hill held to a higher standard than men in Congress? This research suggests she was. Michael Tesler - November 4, 2019 Society expects women to be more honest and ethical than men — and punishes them more when they’re not
Should college athletes profit from endorsements? White Americans are split by racial attitudes. Tatishe M. Nteta, Lauren McCarthy, and Kevin Wallsten - October 24, 2019 This new study shows a stark divide.
Who’s the most electable Democrat? It might be Warren or Buttigieg, not Biden. Cory McCartan - October 22, 2019 A study examines who might do best in the electoral college.
India’s prime minister will visit the U.S. next week. What will he say about human rights in Kashmir? Suparna Chaudhry - September 20, 2019 Narendra Modi’s government has kept the region under lockdown since early August
The anti-Trump ‘Lights for Liberty’ events might be the most significant protests you’ve never heard of. Tommy Leung, Nathan Perkins, Jeremy Pressman, and Erica Chenoweth - July 30, 2019 This kind of activism could matter in 2020.
Many whites view people of color as less American Michael Tesler / Managing Editor - July 15, 2019 Here’s the data.
Michigan’s clean energy standards violate international trade law Joel Trachtman - July 4, 2019 Seven states have passed environmental laws that are incompatible with the United States’ international obligations.
There’s a big new headache for the Green New Deal Todd Tucker - June 28, 2019 The WTO wants to rule out the local economic benefits that the initiative would rely on.
Democrats want to make D.C a state. Here’s what it would take. Jeffrey W. Ladewig - June 18, 2019 And here’s what it would do to the other states’ seats in Congress.
This gripping memoir tells the story of a girl — and South Africa — coming of age Kim Yi Dionne - June 13, 2019 Msimang’s stories teach readers about race and racism, how one’s political ideology shifts, and about contemporary South African political history.
How India holds an election with 900 million voters and 8,000 candidates Manisha Madhava and David Schultz - May 7, 2019 Alliances will be critical in determining the next government.
The 2019 Women’s March was bigger than you think Jeremy Pressman and Erica Chenoweth - February 1, 2019 After two years of counting political crowds in the United
Liberals and conservatives see sexual harassment claims very differently. This explains why. der Linden and Costas Panagopoulos - December 14, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78414" align="alignleft" width="960"] Then-Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh
Eight white-majority districts elected Black members of Congress this year David Lublin - November 19, 2018 That's a breakthrough.
Can Florida’s recount be done fairly? Maybe. Here’s what makes the difference. Steven Nawara, Sarah Bryner, Kyle Kopko, Jeffrey Budziak, and Christopher Devine - November 16, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80358" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Ballot counters wait Friday at the
The blue wave was big — and significant — in state legislatures Steven Rogers - November 12, 2018 The 2018 election gave Democrats control of the House of
Hackers are using malware to find vulnerabilities in U.S. swing states. Expect cyberattacks. Nadiya Kostyuk and Kenneth Geers - November 5, 2018 The Pentagon has launched a preemptive strike against the Russian
Here’s how female candidates can sway fathers’ votes — if their first child is a daughter Tatishe M. Nteta, Jesse H. Rhodes, Jill Greenlee, and Elizabeth Sharrow - November 3, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79748" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Hillary Clinton celebrates on stage after
Will there be a ‘rainbow wave’? 4 things to know about LGBTQ candidates running for office this year. Charles Gossett and Andrew Reynolds - October 22, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79173" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The first openly gay U.S. senator,
From race to #MeToo, what’s changed between Anita Hill and Christine Blasey Ford — and what hasn’t? Chaya Crowder - September 28, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78356" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Christine Blasey Ford, left, and Brett
The way Kavanaugh’s supporters are talking about sexual assault allegations can be dangerous, our new study finds Matthew Baum, Dara Cohen, Susanne Schwarz, and Yuri Zhukov - September 27, 2018 Once again, the nation confronts a potential #MeToo moment, with
How the tea party paved the way for Donald Trump Irwin Morris and Bryan Gervais - September 7, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77459" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump greets the crowd at
Millions of protesters turned out in June — more than in any month since Trump’s inauguration. Jeremy Pressman and Erica Chenoweth - August 31, 2018 This is the 17th installment in a monthly series reporting
In massive street protests, Nicaraguans are using Ortega’s revolutionary symbols against him Yerling Aguilera, Kai Thaler, and Eric Mosinger - May 14, 2018 [caption id="attachment_73294" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Anti-government protesters on April 21 pull
How will you know if there’s E. coli in your marijuana? No one’s figured out how to test and regulate it yet. Nick Jikomes and Michael Zoorob - March 19, 2018 [caption id="attachment_70691" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A “budtender” helps a customer at the
Black immigrants in the U.S. face big challenges. Will African Americans rally to their side? Candis Smith - September 18, 2017 President Trump’s announcement that he would end the Deferred Action
Defending Obamacare, cheering President Trump, opposing animal cruelty: Here’s who rallied in July and why. Jeremy Pressman and Erica Chenoweth - August 21, 2017 This is the seventh installment in a monthly series reporting
Do military veterans really win more elections? Only in ‘purple’ districts. Jeremy Teigen - July 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_61162" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The last two presidential elections are
In Trump’s America, who’s protesting and why? Here’s our May report. Jeremy Pressman, Erica MacDonald, and Erica Chenoweth - June 26, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60339" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Rene Bermudez, second from left, looks
These 3 things help make sense of the dangerous Minnesota measles outbreak Mark Joslyn - June 1, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59132" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Tahlil Wehlie speaks with his son
Why don’t more Americans vote? Maybe because they don’t trust U.S. elections. Pippa Norris, Max Grömping, and Holly Garnett - December 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_49104" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Wristbands for voters at a polling
Trump won in counties that lost jobs to China and Mexico. Francesco Ruggieri, Federico Ferrara, and Andrea Cerrato - December 2, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50483" align="aligncenter" width="960"] During a May 5 campaign stop
The U.S. elected fewer openly LGBT legislators this cycle than last. Again. Charles Gossett and Andrew Reynolds - November 11, 2016 A rainbow flag blows during a demonstration in Berlin.
There is little evidence that terrorist attacks help Donald Trump Dina Smeltz - September 21, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46633" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Members of an FBI evidence response
The U.S. has more third-party candidates than it’s seen in a century. Why? Matthew Hindman and Bernard Tamas - August 31, 2016 Third-party candidates have had a lot of buzz in the
The sky fell on the U.S. poultry industry last year. But NAFTA and the TPP helped protect U.S. exports. Chad Bown - August 30, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45785" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Cage-free chickens forage at an
The United States is getting better at running elections Charles Stewart III and Stephen Pettigrew - August 9, 2016 Today marks the release of the latest edition of the
Will the Cleveland convention help Trump win Ohio? Probably not. Joseph Uscinski and Christopher B. Mann - July 15, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43710" align="aligncenter" width="960"] CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 11: Windows
Gambia’s president is under pressure to step down. Is it time for a change? Maggie Dwyer and Jeffrey Smith - May 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40626" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A giant billboard celebrating the long
Everything you need to know about delegate math in the presidential primary John Sides - February 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35097" align="aligncenter" width="908"] (Joshua Lott for The Washington Post;
Yes, mass shootings tend to produce copycats. So do terror attacks. Erica Chenoweth - December 4, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33145" align="aligncenter" width="908"] San Bernardino Police Department Chief Jarrod
What do the Paris attacks tell us about foreign fighters? Daniel Byman - November 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32232" align="aligncenter" width="908"] French armed police officers stand guard
How social media's amazing (and unpredictable!) power explains what happened Wednesday with the Mets Joshua Tucker - July 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28003" align="aligncenter" width="908"] New York Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores
How social media’s amazing (and unpredictable!) power explains what happened Wednesday with the Mets Joshua Tucker - July 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28003" align="aligncenter" width="908"] New York Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores
What's gonna happen in 2016? Andrew Gelman - April 21, 2015 A journalist wrote in with some questions: 1. Since November,
What’s gonna happen in 2016? Andrew Gelman - April 21, 2015 A journalist wrote in with some questions: 1. Since November,
Is public funding really electing extremists? Michael Miller and Seth Masket - January 22, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20250" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Source: Creative Commons[/caption] Last week, John Sides described
How public funding of elections makes politics even more polarized John Sides - January 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_9198" align="aligncenter" width="982"] (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)[/caption] Public funding of elections
Republicans forecast to win 5 state senates and 9 state houses Carl Klarner - October 31, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17516" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] State workers rally outside the Minnesota
Could non-citizens decide the November election? Jesse Richman - October 24, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17153" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)[/caption] Note: The post
A constitutional amendment wouldn’t really limit the power of money in politics Mark Schmitt - May 29, 2014 [caption id="attachment_11035" align="aligncenter" width="491" special=""] Citizens United President David Bossie,
Can we boost small donors' participation in elections? Should we? Seth Masket - May 22, 2014 [caption id="attachment_9198" align="aligncenter" width="982" special=""] (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)[/caption] Last week, I
Can we boost small donors’ participation in elections? Should we? Seth Masket - May 22, 2014 [caption id="attachment_9198" align="aligncenter" width="982" special=""] (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)[/caption] Last week, I
Republicans have a 77% chance of taking the Senate John Sides - May 16, 2014 Our new Senate forecast gives the Republicans a 77 percent
Why the Senate forecasting models differ John Sides - May 6, 2014 "There's not a data journalism bubble (IMO) but there's quite possibly
A big Electoral College advantage for the Democrats is looming Ben Highton - April 28, 2014 [caption id="attachment_9876" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] (Alex Brandon/AP)[/caption] If the 2016
Americans aren't polarized, just better sorted - January 21, 2014 Morris P. Fiorina is the Wendt Family Professor of Political
Media coverage of the 2012 election was fair and balanced after all John Sides - October 14, 2013 [caption id="attachment_1461" align="aligncenter" width="542" special=""] (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)[/caption] A
The Santorum Challenge to Romney: An Excerpt from The Gamble John Sides - September 21, 2013 Salon has an excerpt from The Gamble, Lynn Vavreck's and
Why Chris Christie Didn’t Run in 2012 John Sides - August 19, 2013 In the Los Angeles Times, Washington bureau chief David Lauter
Remember Civil Unions? The Shifting Middle Way in the Same-sex Marriage Debate John Sides - May 16, 2013 We welcome this guest post from Robert Jones and Daniel
What Do Members of Congress Tweet About? John Sides - March 20, 2013 As it turns out, it's not always about hitting a
Not Gerrymandering, but Districting: More Evidence on How Democrats Won the Popular Vote but Lost the Congress John Sides - November 15, 2012 This is a guest post by political scientist Nicholas Goedert,
Pre-Election Potpourri John Sides - November 5, 2012 * This election's not likely to be a mandate. And
If Same-Sex Marriage Is so Popular, Why Does It Always Lose at the Ballot Box? (Includes state-level data on support and legislation) Joshua Tucker - May 15, 2012 With the continuing debate regarding the electoral implications of Obama's