John Adams Archives

The Philippines elected a dictator’s son. Why are dynasties popular?

James Loxton - May 26, 2022

Ties to a former dictatorship are quite common in new democracies, this research explains

Aaron Mannes - April 23, 2021

Mondale forged today’s model of a vice president actively involved in policy

Thomas Keck - April 13, 2021

During six major crises in U.S. history, debates over reshaping the court were linked to debates over whether democracy could survive

Jessica Blankshain and Danielle Lupton - April 20, 2020

War changes the rules — for better or worse

Simon Gilhooley - July 4, 2019

Americans in the 19th century wouldn’t have minded the partisanship or military parades, but would have balked at glorifying the commander in chief.

Matt Glassman - December 11, 2018

Last week, lame-duck Republican state legislatures in Wisconsin and Michigan

Emily Sydnor - June 27, 2018

[caption id="attachment_75016" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters argue in front of the

Connor Ewing and Charles Zug - January 30, 2018

On Tuesday night, President Trump delivers his State of the

Sheri Berman - January 8, 2018

[caption id="attachment_67897" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump visited Nashville to rally

Dov Levin - September 7, 2016

[caption id="attachment_45923" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A voter wears an "I voted"