Can Democrats appeal to both professionals and blue-collar workers? Yes, but only on these issues. Steven Brint - January 10, 2022 Blue-collar workers’ greater economic insecurity is making them more conservative on many subjects
By coming out, Carl Nassib likely improved NFL fans’ attitudes toward gay men. Here’s how we know. Melissa R. Michelson and Brian Harrison - July 1, 2021 Our research tells us what changes straight men’s attitudes toward gay men and trans people
Here’s the problem Biden faces if he picks current lawmakers for his Cabinet. Jonathan Spiegler, Jacob Smith, and Aidan Floyd - December 1, 2020 Let’s count the ways to lose control of a House, Senate or governor’s seat.
Which 2020 election polls were most — and least — accurate? Kyle Endres and Costas Panagopoulos - November 25, 2020 Some were on the nose. Overall, though, they did worse than in 2016.
Why did the polls undercount Trump voters? Ryan L. Claassen and Barry Ryan - November 13, 2020 It’s not because of ‘shy’ Trump voters, our research suggests
There’s a long history behind Stacey Abrams Henry Farrell - November 7, 2020 For two centuries, Black women have fought for voting equality in America
The long, dangerous history of right-wing calls for violence and civil war Sam Jackson - September 9, 2020 In the 1960s and again today, Americans who describe themselves as patriots accuse other Americans of treason.
American attitudes toward covid-19 are divided by party. The pandemic itself might undo that. Marc J. Hetherington and Isaac D. Mehlhaff - August 18, 2020 Partisanship is a strong drug, but it’s not as strong as the instinct to survive
Prosecutors claim that a ‘boogaloo’ killed two cops. What’s a boogaloo? Yonatan Lupu, Rhys Leahy, and Nicolás Velásquez Hernandez - June 16, 2020 The loosely organized far-right movement is associated with a distinctive look and discordant politics
Several black mayors have endorsed Bloomberg. Will that influence black voters? Andrea Benjamin - February 24, 2020 Some endorsements matter more than others
Lee Hazlewood, ‘Las Vegas’: The Week In One Song Christopher Federico - February 20, 2020 Democrats rumble again, this time in Las Vegas
Sanders and Bloomberg want to redistribute wealth. Most millionaires and billionaires don’t. Marko Klašnja, Gonzalo Rivero, and Elizabeth Suhay - February 16, 2020 They think they got rich by working hard and being smart – and deserve every penny.
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.
Is the Women’s March focused on white women — or does it promote intersectional activism? Michael T. Heaney - July 8, 2019 My research compared its followers’ attitudes to those of other liberal protesters.
Pete Buttigieg is the first U.S. presidential candidate in a same-sex marriage. Here are 3 reasons that matters. Adam McMahon - April 9, 2019 Kavin Burkhalter, a volunteer coordinator for Democratic presidential candidate Pete
One year later, public support for stricter gun laws has returned to pre-Parkland levels Michael Tesler - February 14, 2019 Today is the first anniversary of the mass shooting in
Should Robert Bowers, the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect, be called a terrorist? Idean Salehyan - November 1, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79683" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People embrace in front of a
What political science can tell us about mass shootings E.J. Graff - October 29, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79520" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Pittsburgh Steelers logo with one
Here are the issues that will get millennials to the polls in November Vladimir Medenica, Matthew Fowler, and Cathy Cohen - October 1, 2018 What issues would drive young voters to the polls —
Hackers used a fish tank to break into a Vegas casino. We’re all in trouble. Henry Farrell - September 4, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77317" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A child admires a flowerhorn cichlid
The NRA sees a bleak Hobbesian world. So why does it want to arm individuals with guns? Ryan Reed and Christopher Hallenbrook - April 19, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72430" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Anti-NRA signs are passed out during
John Bolton’s appointment reveals this much bigger problem Joshua Shifrinson - March 29, 2018 Last week, when President Trump announced he was replacing H.R.
Does President Trump actually have the power to ban bump stocks? Andrew Rudalevige - March 26, 2018 No one has ever accused Donald Trump of being humble
Why are Americans still so afraid of Islamist terrorism? Mark Stewart and John Mueller - March 23, 2018 [caption id="attachment_46093" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Smoke rises from the burning twin
This is how the NRA ‘politically weaponized’ its membership Matthew Lacombe - February 23, 2018 Editor's note: In the aftermath of the Feb. 14, 2018
On ‘Day Zero,’ Cape Town will run out of water. It’s not the only city at risk. Scott Moore - February 5, 2018 Officials in Cape Town, South Africa, recently announced that the
The Democratic Party’s latest reform commission just met. It’s likely to slash the power of superdelegates. Adam Hilton - December 12, 2017 On Friday and Saturday, the Democratic Party’s Unity Reform Commission
If the gunman was Muslim, would we be talking about Las Vegas ‘terrorism’? Joshua Kertzer and Connor Huff - October 4, 2017 On Oct. 1, 2017, a man named Stephen Paddock opened
Americans who live closer to a mass shooting are more likely to support gun regulation Todd Hartman and Benjamin Newman - October 3, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64449" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Priscilla Olivas, 19, of Las Vegas,
Lots of Republicans actually support gun control Steven Miller - October 3, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64407" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The scene in front of the
Are lone wolves or terrorist groups more deadly? The answer depends on the country. Brian Phillips - October 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_42323" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In Kathmandu, Nepal, candles illuminate the
Jeff Sessions used our research to claim that sanctuary cities have more crime. He’s wrong. Loren Collingwood and Benjamin Gonzalez-O'Brien - July 14, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60925" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Attorney General Jeff Sessions waits before
Forget Trump’s complaints about sanctuary cities. Most communities are actually helping enforce immigration laws. William Bianco and Edan Gomez - June 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59192" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters at the Texas state capitol
Donald Trump did not win 34% of Latino vote in Texas. He won much less. Francisco Pedraza and Bryan Wilcox-Archuleta - December 2, 2016 [caption id="attachment_47873" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Fabiola Vejar, right, registers Stephanie Cardenas
Secular voters didn’t turn out for Clinton the way white evangelicals did for Trump Mark Brockway, Geoffrey Layman, and David Campbell - November 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_49753" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Worshipers pray during a service at
Rural Hispanic voters — like white rural voters — shifted toward Trump. Here’s why. Geraldo Cadava - November 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_49732" align="aligncenter" width="960"] undefined[/caption] Many observers contend that Hispanic
It’s your moral duty to vote. Here are 3 reasons. Julia Maskivker - November 2, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48226" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton during
Note to Donald Trump: This is why you can’t run government like a business Andrew Rudalevige - October 21, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48226" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton during
Here’s how to mobilize Latinos to vote Melissa Michelson and Ali Valenzuela - October 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_47873" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Fabiola Vejar, right, registers Stephanie Cardenas
Donald Trump may be showing us the future of right-wing politics Pablo Piccato and Federico Finchelstein - February 27, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36434" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Donald Trump speaks to South Carolina
These 6 charts show how much sexism Hillary Clinton faces on Twitter Rebekah Tromble and Dirk Hovy - February 24, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36253" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Supporters for both former Secretary of
How to improve our presidential debates in one easy step: Make the clock a moderator Jesse Richman - December 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33657" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates John Kasich, left,
These days we watch debates on two screens: TV and social media. And that’s good for democracy. Cristian Vaccari, Ben O’Loughlin, and Andrew Chadwick - December 15, 2015 As the Republican presidential hopefuls prepare for their last 2015
Here’s what to watch for when Canadians vote Monday Tyler Kustra - October 19, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30807" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A girl sits on the floor
Dead Kennedys, ‘Viva Las Vegas’: The Week In One Song Christopher Federico - October 16, 2015 This week, candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for the 2016
Hillary Clinton’s poll numbers are falling. Among Democrats. John Sides - June 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24542" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Former U.S. secretary of state Hillary
Hillary Clinton's poll numbers are falling. Among Democrats. John Sides - June 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24542" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Former U.S. secretary of state Hillary
Hillary Clinton’s views on immigration are entirely mainstream Dina Smeltz - May 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24542" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] Former secretary of state
Hillary Clinton's views on immigration are entirely mainstream John Sides - May 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24542" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] Former secretary of state
Our health-care system is like Coca Cola Andrew Gelman - October 24, 2013 Here's David Cay Johnston, interviewed by Joshua Holland (link from
Why Romney’s Debate Win May Be a Loss among Female Voters John Sides - October 8, 2012 This is a guest post from political scientist Corrine McConnaughy.
Too many journals, or, Never respond to an email where they put your name in all caps Andrew Gelman - August 5, 2012 I received the following (unsolicited) email: Dear ANDREW GELMAN, I
Everything is Obvious (once you know the answer) Andrew Gelman - June 13, 2011 Duncan Watts gave his new book the above title, reflecting
The best cities for singles - September 25, 2008 Forbes magazine has a new edition of its "best cities