Do policymakers listen to evidence or their own biases? Daniel E. Bergan, Kelechi Amakoh, Dustin Carnahan, and Dan Hiaeshutter-Rice - September 11, 2025 A new experiment with local officials across the U.S. shows that yes, strong evidence can shift attitudes.
What the Russian drones in Poland mean for NATO Stacie Goddard - September 10, 2025 Here’s what the NATO security treaty actually does – and doesn’t – require.
Why economic crises help right-wing parties John Sides - September 9, 2025 New research shows that voters do more than just punish the incumbents.
Hurricanes can bring disaster. Presidents can help – or not. Nicholas G. Napolio - September 8, 2025 The White House has weakened FEMA’s ability to respond to natural disasters.
Autocracy or democracy? More and more people are ambivalent. John Sides - September 3, 2025 When faced with the choice between a dictator and democracy, some people choose both.
Russia’s Ukraine ‘peace’ plan may be doomed from the start Stacie Goddard - September 2, 2025 History shows settlements need local consent to endure.
Many Trump supporters now think U.S. elections are fair Caroline Soler and Brian Schaffner - August 28, 2025 But they still trust U.S. elections less than Harris supporters.
Civil rights & liberties are now the most important issue for Democrats Michael Tesler - August 28, 2025 More Democrats say it’s the most important issue facing the U.S. – more than inflation, jobs, and the economy combined.
Trump also captured the support of those who stayed home on Nov. 5 Caroline Soler and Brian Schaffner - August 27, 2025 But nonvoters in the last election still preferred Democrats in down-ballot races.
Ukrainians don’t think much of Putin’s ‘peace’ plan Grigore Pop-Eleches and Graeme Robertson - August 26, 2025 Our surveys from earlier this summer show overwhelming opposition to a Russian land grab.