Three reasons the U.S. hasn’t passed more gun regulations (and one reason this time might be different).
The NRA is in free fall.
How do newspapers cover racial and religious minorities? Here’s the data.
Notably, coverage of Muslims was markedly negative in 2019.
This 37-year-old book helps the long Democratic primary make sense
Reforms reduced party bosses’ power to pick a candidate — and handed that power to the media instead.
Democrats named Biden, Sanders and Warren as their top picks 18 months ago. What did the primaries change?
Our research reveals some flaws in the primary system
Democrats aren’t voting only on ‘electability.’ They’re just as interested in candidates’ stances on the issues.
Here’s what new research shows
Why nobody knows how to assess Bloomberg’s chances — including political scientists
Past performance usually does predict results. But we’ve got no precedent for Bloomberg’s approach.
Several black mayors have endorsed Bloomberg. Will that influence black voters?
Some endorsements matter more than others
Sanders and Bloomberg want to redistribute wealth. Most millionaires and billionaires don’t.
They think they got rich by working hard and being smart – and deserve every penny.
Whether it’s from the Oscars or ‘The Apprentice,’ celebrity candidates get a boost. Here’s how we know.
It’s more than putting a face to the name
For the Super Bowl, Bloomberg and Trump are each spending $10 million on ads.
How unusual is it for a contender for a party’s presidential nomination to drop so much cash on a single ad? Very.
Are Democrats really in disarray? Don’t underestimate their unity.
A new survey shows that Democrats like their candidates and — surprise! — don’t like Trump
Mike Bloomberg said China isn’t a dictatorship. Is he right?
The Communist Party does listen to the people — sometimes
Here’s what a study of Russian business leaders in politics can tell us about Donald Trump
[caption id="attachment_46983" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Steaks described as “Trump meat” are
Why was Michael Bloomberg taking advice from this pollster?
[caption id="attachment_35061" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Former New York City Mayor Michael
We live in a two party duopoly. Here’s how Bloomberg or Webb might break it.
[caption id="attachment_35061" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Former New York City mayor Michael
Is it crazy for Michael Bloomberg to run for president? Maybe not.
[caption id="attachment_34718" align="aligncenter" width="908"] (REUTERS/Stephane Mahe)[/caption] Today's report that former
Graph of the day: Job approval of NYC police commissioners by race/ethnicity since 1997
New York City — with a population of 8.4 million
Can political party super-PACS reduce polarization?
[caption id="attachment_16139" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of
What the McCutcheon decision means
This is a guest post by political scientist Lee Drutman,
4 takeaways for Democrats from Election Night 2013
[caption id="attachment_2699" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] (Getty Images)[/caption] Democrats won several
The Supreme Court might strike down overall contribution limits. And that's okay.
[caption id="attachment_1341" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] (bigstockphoto)[/caption] This is a guest
Would today’s captains of industry be happier in a 1950s-style world?
In a post about "rich whiners," Matthew Yglesias argues that
Primary elections are hard to predict, NYC mayoral edition
As I wrote a couple years ago: (more…)
Who won the election for Obama?
Mike Bloomberg and Chris Christie. Sonia Sotomayor. Paul Ryan. Those
Renowned sociologist is utterly misinformed about American voters
Elder statesman of sociology Peter Berger writes: [New York mayor