Biden’s broad marijuana pardon has precedents Andrew Rudalevige - October 7, 2022 In some ways, it looks like Jimmy Carter’s amnesty for Vietnam War draft dodgers
Inflation may be a problem. But it’s also a political opportunity. Elizabeth Popp Berman - January 20, 2022 Since economists don’t agree on what’s causing it, someone will likely use it to sell other policies.
Trump may be ending the trade war with China. Who won? Jeffrey Kucik - February 27, 2019 President Trump looks on during a meeting with China’s vice
From race to #MeToo, what’s changed between Anita Hill and Christine Blasey Ford — and what hasn’t? Chaya Crowder - September 28, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78356" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Christine Blasey Ford, left, and Brett
The way Kavanaugh’s supporters are talking about sexual assault allegations can be dangerous, our new study finds Matthew Baum, Dara Cohen, Susanne Schwarz, and Yuri Zhukov - September 27, 2018 Once again, the nation confronts a potential #MeToo moment, with
4 reasons why the Kavanaugh hearings have become a stalled tropical storm Sarah Binder - September 22, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78122" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett
Trump’s stance toward Russia isn’t appeasement. It may be even worse. Eric Grynaviski - July 17, 2018 https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/segments/trump-putin-address-election-interference/2018/07/16/baff2fa8-890e-11e8-9d59-dccc2c0cabcf_video.html President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on
Trump is a typical conservative. That says a lot about the conservative tradition. Henry Farrell - February 1, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68760" align="aligncenter" width="333"] Courtesy: Oxford University Press[/caption] Corey Robin
What the JFK assassination files can tell us about the U.S. plot to kill Castro Michael Poznansky - October 30, 2017 [caption id="attachment_65582" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of Fidel Castro welcome their
Some of the top political science journals are biased against women. Here’s the evidence. Kathleen Thelen and Dawn Teele - May 30, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58992" align="aligncenter" width="960"] (iStock)[/caption] In 2013, the Monkey Cage
What is NAFTA, and what would happen to U.S. trade without it? Chad Bown - May 18, 2017 Editor's note: On May 18, 2017, the White House notified
Trump wants a White House that’s not ‘top down.’ Here’s why this won’t work. James Pfiffner - November 28, 2016 [caption id="attachment_49548" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President-elect Donald Trump, left, stands with
Here are 5 keys to watching Monday night’s debate between Clinton and Trump John Sides - September 26, 2016 Monday night's presidential debate — or the "Clash of the Century,"
Trump and Clinton are both wrong. Trade policy won’t automatically raise U.S. workers’ wages. Adam Dean - September 13, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46141" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) ship
Trump’s ‘Take Iraq’s oil’ isn’t a new idea. Here’s why it won’t work. Emily Meierding - September 13, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46154" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Donald Trump speaks with "Today" show
Mitch McConnell said you don’t need experience to be president Elizabeth N. Saunders - July 27, 2016 Here's why he's wrong.
A quick Brexit or a delayed departure? Here’s where it gets tricky for businesses. Chad Bown - July 7, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43411" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man walks past Mini cars
How did the dramatic election of 1968 change U.S. politics? This new book explains. John Sides - May 25, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40583" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Rev. Billy Graham gives the
Oil wars: Why nations aren’t battling over resources Emily Meierding - May 19, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40759" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A U.S. soldier stands guard next to a
The RNC’s secret dinner about a brokered convention is no surprise. Here’s why. Boris Heersink - December 17, 2015 Last week, a number of Republican Party leaders – including
Bernie Sanders says Denmark is socialist. Forbes Magazine says it’s the most business-friendly country. Who’s right? Henry Farrell - November 11, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32039" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders
When presidents fall, literally Kim Yi Dionne - February 15, 2015 Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe fell earlier this month after losing his
The CIA’s new ‘family jewels’: Going back to Church? Andrew Rudalevige - March 14, 2014 [caption id="attachment_7926" align="alignleft" width="218" special=""] The cover sheet to the
The CIA's new 'family jewels': Going back to Church? Andrew Rudalevige - March 14, 2014 [caption id="attachment_7926" align="alignleft" width="218" special=""] The cover sheet to the
Why Rob Ford is still in office, and what might make him resign John Sides - November 20, 2013 [caption id="attachment_3252" align="aligncenter" width="543" special=""] (The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette/Associated
A Win for the WPR? No, but… Andrew Rudalevige - September 2, 2013 President Obama's decision to seek congressional authorization for the use
The Synergy of Practice and Theory: Niskanen’s Contribution to the Study of Bureaucracy Joshua Tucker - June 20, 2013 Continuing our collaboration with the APSA Political Economy newsletter, today we present
Special Prosecutors: Be Careful What You Wish For Andrew Rudalevige - May 22, 2013 There have been various calls in recent days for the
Obama Toes the Line Larry Bartels - January 8, 2013 The regression line, that is. John's post on "the 'formidable
Polarization? What polarization? Larry Bartels - October 11, 2012 John finds that "voters didn't perceive Romney's underlying ideology
Why News Coverage of the Debate May Matter More than the Debate John Sides - October 2, 2012 The upcoming presidential debates may not move the polls very
Emoter-in-Chief? David Karol - August 31, 2012 One of the most striking aspects of Mitt Romney's acceptance
Executive Privileges Andrew Rudalevige - June 20, 2012 As I start this post, news is breaking that President
Obama nominates man to head World Bank; noted economist infers that Obama is a fake feminist Andrew Gelman - April 7, 2012 Via Felix Salmon, I encountered an article, "Obama's Blunder at
David Brooks wishes George W. Bush could run for a third term, also says he’s not allowed to talk about what he just talked about Andrew Gelman - January 14, 2012 OK, not really. But NYT columnist Brooks does write: In
What is the evidence for the claim, “A Raise Won’t Make You Work Harder”? Andrew Gelman - May 29, 2011 Under the headline, "A Raise Won't Make You Work Harder,"
Jonathan Chait and I agree about the importance of the fundamentals in determining presidential elections Andrew Gelman - April 12, 2011 Johathan Chait writes: Parties and candidates will kill themselves to
The Electoral Effects of Jimmy Carter’s Lust John Sides - September 29, 2010 Former President Jimmy Carter seems to be "on the mend":http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/president-jimmy-carter-health-improved/story?id=11754080.
Income inequality and different ideas over time about the ability of presidents to intervene successfully in the economy Andrew Gelman - December 10, 2008 Lane Kenworthy writes (link from here and here): The notion
Does Racial Prejudice Hurt Black Candidates? John Sides - June 23, 2008 Appropos of Phil's post on this Washington Post piece, as
David Broder Did Not Read The Monkey Cage Yesterday John Sides - January 3, 2008 Because he wrote this today: bq. The outcome of Iowa's
How Much Do Presidents Spend on Polling? John Sides - December 26, 2007 Spending per month, in 2005 dollars: Carter: 186,300 Reagan I: