Trump’s latest executive actions have 3 big problems Andrew Rudalevige - August 12, 2020 In 2016, Trump said executive orders signaled lazy leadership. Whoops.
The U.S. military’s role in the coronavirus response is likely to grow Lindsay Cohn and Jim Golby - March 30, 2020 But don’t believe the rumors of martial law.
Trump declared two different kinds of emergencies for covid-19. There might soon be 52. Andrew Rudalevige - March 14, 2020 What does an emergency declaration mean, in law and practice?
New data show how Americans really reacted to nationwide cellphone alert Jesse Lopez and Brian Guay - October 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79303" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The first test of the national
Hurricane Maria killed 64 Puerto Ricans. Another 1,000 died because the disaster response was inadequate. Jeremy Konyndyk - December 18, 2017 On Dec. 8, 2017, the New York Times published a
Natural disasters damage victims’ goals and ambitions — which is why disaster relief is so important Katrina Kosec and Cecilia Mo - October 26, 2017 [caption id="attachment_65360" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Residents wait to receive food and
Puerto Rico’s troubles are far from over. The population’s health is at risk. Jennifer Sciubba and Jeremy Youde - October 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64849" align="aligncenter" width="960"] On Oct. 10, Yanira Rios collects
Responding to Puerto Rico’s disaster is uniquely complex. But Trump is still falling short. Jeremy Konyndyk - September 29, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64261" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Marta Sostre Vazquez reacts as she
National flood insurance will help clean up after Irma and Harvey. And that’s a problem. Logan Strother - September 11, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63426" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A person walks through the flooded
Hurricane Harvey shows how floods don’t pay attention to flood zone maps — or politicians Sarah Pralle - September 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63257" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Residents of the La Vita Bella
Trump’s slow pace of appointments is hurting government — and his own agenda David Lewis - August 3, 2017 Six months into his presidency, President Trump has just pulled
Why Donald Trump needs the ‘administrative state’ that Steve Bannon wants to destroy David Lewis - March 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54840" align="aligncenter" width="960"] White House Chief Strategist Stephen K.
What does Donald Trump need for a successful presidency? Bureaucrats. Josh McCrain - January 27, 2017 [caption id="attachment_49548" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump, with White House chief
How many votes do the Democrats need to retake the House? Maybe less than you think. John Sides - October 23, 2013 This is a guest post by political scientist Nicholas Goedert.
Why Does Congress Flail? Voters reward positions more than success. Gregory Koger - October 3, 2011 This week, Congress may greet the new (fiscal) year, which
Republicans Heart the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan John Sides - June 7, 2011 bq. Stand-alone outpatient prescription drug plans (PDPs), introduced in January
Hurricane Katrina and Political Science - September 1, 2010 In the five years since the Hurricane, what has political
Did the Bush Administration Buy Votes with FEMA Aid? John Sides - March 31, 2008 President George W. Bush receives a briefing on hurricane damage
The Perils of Political Appointees as Agency Heads - December 5, 2007 Do government agencies perform better when they're headed by career