For Democrats, trying to slow climate change is good politics
Our research suggests that co-sponsoring the Green New Deal helped in the 2020 elections. Could it boost incumbents’ votes in the 2022 midterms as well?
The Biden administration still has a lot of vacant positions. It’s a growing problem.
Anne Joseph O’Connell - October 26, 2021
Delays in confirming successful nominations have doubled since the Reagan era
Protesters want justice — including on social, economic and climate demands
Parrish Bergquist, Matto Mildenberger, and Leah C. Stokes - June 12, 2020
Our surveys suggest the public supports green stimulus plans
Trump is officially withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement. That won’t change much.
Jessica Green - October 29, 2019
What really matters are real-world efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
There’s a big new headache for the Green New Deal
Todd N. Tucker - June 28, 2019
The WTO wants to rule out the local economic benefits that the initiative would rely on.
How Donald Trump helped turn teenage girls into political activists
David E. Campbell and Christina Wolbrecht - February 28, 2019
It could get them involved in politics for a lifetime.
Can the Green New Deal make it through Congress? Here are 5 things you need to know.
Leah C. Stokes - February 20, 2019
Whether or not it does, it is likely to affect future climate policies.