Melissa R. Michelson


Biden’s marijuana policy may change attitudes toward immigrants

As states decriminalize cannabis, Republicans soften toward immigrants, our research finds

College students have been voting at record rates. Why?

Whether they show up for the November 2022 elections may depend on what colleges do

By coming out, Carl Nassib likely improved NFL fans’ attitudes toward gay men. Here’s how we know.

Our research tells us what changes straight men’s attitudes toward gay men and trans people

Biden ended the Muslim travel ban. A much tougher problem persists.

American Muslims continue to face bias, even when they uphold democratic ideals

Latino voters could be pivotal in November. Here’s how mailers mobilize them to vote.

Our research looked at whether English or bilingual letters were more effective.

How to get more college students to vote

Here’s how to mobilize Latinos to vote

Here’s a list of smart women political scientists. They know stuff, too.

How to change minds about same-sex marriage

Immigration activists are empowered when they don’t fear arrest