In 2024, political violence against Black women is a big threat
Women’s History Month is good time to thank our Black women in office – and keep them safe.
Florida juggled an election and Hurricane Ian clean-up in 2022
Officials may be tempted to consolidate polling places. Our research finds that that reduces voting.
State judges tend to uphold their own party’s redistricting maps
That’s especially true for elected Republican judges when lawsuits allege partisan gerrymandering
What do Manchin and Sinema want?
‘Moderate’ senators have to satisfy both red and blue voters. But Democrats can still reach them.
Sen. Manchin’s Freedom to Vote Act would help stop gerrymandering, our research finds
We examined new district maps, and found that those drawn by independent commissions would be most likely to pass the Manchin test
The new census numbers kicked off redistricting. That’s even more complicated than you may realize.
Here are four things to know.
How Congress is pushing back against Trump’s unprecedented use of emergency powers
Unless the laws change, future presidents are more likely to exploit emergency powers, now that Trump has ended the tradition of restraint.
Citizens United turns 10 today. Here’s what we’ve learned about dark money.
The Supreme Court believed it wouldn’t lead to corruption. What’s the verdict?
Want to reform campaign finance and reduce corruption? Here’s how.
The Monkey Cage often hosts point-counterpoint articles on campaign finance
Do Voter Identification Laws Depress Turnout? (Redux)
A new Brennan Center study -- which is getting front-page