What might happen if Democrats succeed in expanding voting? California has some answers. Sara Sadhwani - March 16, 2021 In California, reforms like those in H.R. 1 led to a more involved electorate, higher turnout and more legislators of color being elected to office.
A Native American may be taking control of the Cabinet department that has shaped Native American lives Raymond Foxworth, Laura Evans, Gabriel R. Sanchez, Carmela Roybal, and Cheryl Ellenwood - January 24, 2021 Native Americans have long had good reason to distrust the Interior Department. But their increasing political clout may mean that things are changing.
With Democrats in charge in Washington, expect red states’ policies to get redder Stella Rouse and Nicholas Miras - January 21, 2021 That’s what our research finds
Biden just changed immigration policy. That doesn’t mean you should expect a new wave of immigration. Margaret E. Peters - January 21, 2021 Potential migrants consider many things when deciding whether to leave home. The Biden administration is targeting them with relevant information.
Democratic presidents have traditionally hurt their parties. Joe Biden may be different. Josh Vincent and Daniel Galvin - January 20, 2021 Will he invest in building up a strong Democratic Party?
How incoming Sen. Alex Padilla could help Democrats among Latino voters Stephen Nuño-Perez - January 20, 2021 Will Padilla inspire new Latino candidates as well?