The House might pass a long-ignored bill to study reparations for slavery. Why now? Katherine Tate - March 22, 2022 My research looks at how Black legislators changed the Democratic Party — and how becoming party insiders changed them.
Congress finally passed a federal anti-lynching bill — after 120 years of failure Justin Peck and Jeffery Jenkins - March 9, 2022 For decades, a small, intensely committed Senate minority was able to use Senate rules to block change and maintain the Jim Crow system in the South
State legislatures likely to have more women and people of color next year Paru Shah, Erika Vallejo, Eric Gonzalez Juenke, and Bernard Fraga - October 22, 2020 And that predicts what Congress will look like in the future
How do newspapers cover racial and religious minorities? Here’s the data. Joshua Tucker - October 2, 2020 Notably, coverage of Muslims was markedly negative in 2019.
Congress can’t easily pass police reforms. Here’s why. Sarah Binder - June 5, 2020 Public attention will shift — and the Republican Senate will ignore House action.
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
Who are black voters supporting in 2020? Here’s what we might learn from South Carolina. David Darmofal - February 26, 2020 It’s complicated.
Whether it’s from the Oscars or ‘The Apprentice,’ celebrity candidates get a boost. Here’s how we know. Lauren Wright - February 13, 2020 It’s more than putting a face to the name
Biden appeals both to black voters — and to white voters suspicious of Black Lives Matter Richard Burke, Nicole Huffman, Connor Munis, and Kal Munis - January 1, 2020 That could help him win the Democratic nomination — and maybe the general election.
Would Booker and Castro be in tonight’s debate if polls counted people of color accurately? Matt A. Barreto - December 18, 2019 Most polls misrepresent the Democratic electorate. Here’s how that skews the results.
Republicans’ advantage on national security has faded — and Democratic candidates are responding Michael Robinson - October 20, 2019 The Trump administration keeps moving further from what Americans say they want.
The UAW is on strike against General Motors. Here’s what that says about today’s labor movement. Laura C. Bucci - September 19, 2019 What you need to know about why we’re seeing more strikes — and what will affect the outcome.
The Democratic candidates promise action on climate change. Here’s what stands in the way. Ashley Nunes - August 7, 2019 It’s not easy being green.
Will climate change lead to more world conflict? John O’Loughlin and Cullen Hendrix - July 10, 2019 Academics have disagreed on this question, until recently. Here’s what to expect.
Is Trump a racist? Let’s examine how we define ‘racism.’ Brian Tilley - March 6, 2019 Thinking of racism as an individual moral failing limits what we can do about it.
Can the Green New Deal make it through Congress? Here are 5 things you need to know. Leah Stokes - February 20, 2019 Whether or not it does, it is likely to affect future climate policies.
Black candidates know they have to be careful in talking about race. Here’s what the research suggests. Christopher T. Stout - February 19, 2019 The 2020 Democratic presidential primaries will have the most diverse
The Fed’s next big appointment will probably be another white man. Here’s why it struggles to diversify its leadership. Mark Spindel and Sarah Binder - March 27, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71472" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Sen. Elizabeth
Four takeaways from the short-lived shutdown Mark Spindel and Sarah Binder - January 24, 2018 On Monday, Congress ended a short-lived government shutdown, voting to
It sure looks as if Kirsten Gillibrand is running for president Sean McElwee and Jon Green - January 1, 2018 Will Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) run for president in 2020?
Everyone agrees that McCain is a hero. That’s exceptional in our era. Krista Jenkins and Bruce Peabody - July 24, 2017 [caption id="attachment_61334" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) arrives at
Can Trump win over African Americans? This survey suggests there’s little chance. Jonathan Collins - February 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54382" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), center, flanked
Is the Ice Bucket Challenge ‘presidential’? Justin Vaughn - August 27, 2014 Thousands of Americans have taken Ice Bucket Challenge, raising tens
Is the Ice Bucket Challenge 'presidential'? Justin Vaughn - August 27, 2014 Thousands of Americans have taken Ice Bucket Challenge, raising tens
Predictions for 2014 and happy New Year! Joshua Tucker - December 31, 2013 [caption id="attachment_4568" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Cory Booker, Tweeter-in-Chief (Lynne Sladky/AP)[/caption]
The mythical moderates? David Karol - October 8, 2013 Until recently, moderate Republicans had succeeded in flying under the
What Matters Between Now and the Election John Sides - July 11, 2012 Ezra Klein asks: bq. ...we’ve still got four months until
The Sorry State of Election Administration in the United States John Sides - February 11, 2012 There are many, many tales that can be told about