It’s been a great nine years for TMC political science analysis Kim Yi Dionne, John Sides, and Henry Farrell - December 31, 2022 We’ve published thousands of articles. Here are some of our editors’ favorites.
Nearly all NFL head coaches are White. What are the odds? Bethany Lacina - February 7, 2022 It’s either a 100 to 1 chance — or there’s a pro-White bias in hiring, my research finds.
The U.S. has been promoting vaccines through fear. Research on political anxiety suggests that’s a mistake. Christopher Ray - August 3, 2021 Many Americans worry more about the vaccines’ side effects than about covid-19. What messaging will reach them?
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
Media coverage of Tiger Woods’s accident shows that Americans don’t see athletes as fully human Tom Le and Gabrielle Herzig - March 7, 2021 “Can he still win?” is a question about a product, not a person.
John Geddert killed himself after being charged with abuse. Gymnastics’ problems go beyond any one person. Julie Novkov - March 3, 2021 This time, the athletes themselves are pushing for change — and that may make the difference.
The WNBA influenced the Georgia Senate race, new research finds Angele Delevoye - November 30, 2020 After Kelly Loeffler attacked Black Lives Matter, the WNBA backed one of her opponents — who pushed her into a January runoff
This summer’s Black Lives Matter protesters were overwhelmingly peaceful, our research finds Jeremy Pressman and Erica Chenoweth - October 15, 2020 Police and counterprotesters sometimes started violence
After this summer’s protests, Americans think differently about race. That could last for generations. Sam Winter-Levy and Bryan Schonfeld - October 11, 2020 A rich body of research finds major events can create sustained changes in attitudes
New survey: Yes, Americans will give up liberties to fight the coronavirus Rebecca Sanders and Jack Mewhirter - September 28, 2020 The pandemic raises trade-offs between individual freedom and public safety
Barack Obama and Kamala Harris both identify as Black. The news media doesn’t describe both that way. Maryann H. Kwakwa and Andrea Pena-Vasquez - September 16, 2020 Harris is much more likely to be described as multiracial.
Why NFL owners are supporting Black players’ protests — for now Bethany Lacina - September 12, 2020 Election season will stress-test the owners’ commitment.
Colin Kaepernick is back in the news. Here’s how black athletes can inspire activism. Robert A. Bennett III, Nyron N. Crawford, and Christopher C. Towler - June 25, 2020 Our research found a measurable effect.
What helps non-black people support Black Lives Matter? A signal from someone in their own ethnic group. Maneesh Arora, Kelsy Kretschmer, and Christopher Stout - June 17, 2020 Our surveys uncover how this messaging works
Should college athletes profit from endorsements? White Americans are split by racial attitudes. Tatishe M. Nteta, Lauren McCarthy, and Kevin Wallsten - October 24, 2019 This new study shows a stark divide.
The smash success of ‘Captain Marvel’ shows us that conservatives are ignoring the alt-right Bethany Lacina - March 14, 2019 Superheroes who are women or people of color attract new audiences without losing the old ones
What the Super Bowl can teach us about foreign policy Steven Weber, Naazneen Barma, and Brent Durbin - February 3, 2019 In football and in international relations, the rules matter.
Since the NFL anthem protests, white fans like the white players more — and the black ones less. Bethany Lacina - January 19, 2019 [caption id="attachment_82731" align="aligncenter" width="960"] San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid
Will Kavanaugh’s confirmation affect the midterms? Here’s what showed up on social media. Steven Wilson and Jeremy Gelman - November 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79773" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Nancy McCullough of Reston, Va., holds
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 —
Who hates Star Wars for its newfound diversity? Here are the numbers. Bethany Lacina - September 6, 2018 America's most iconic movie franchise, Star Wars, has been denounced
This is why white evangelicals still support Donald Trump. (It’s not economic anxiety.) Janelle Wong - June 19, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74639" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump speaks at a rally
There’s a big problem with how the census measures race Richard Alba - February 6, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68907" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Activists hold signs during a news
Why don’t Trump voters feel betrayed? Because they’re getting what they wanted. Joshua Tucker and Jan Zilinsky - February 1, 2018 [caption id="attachment_50651" align="aligncenter" width="960"] (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)[/caption] Why doesn't President Trump's
In December, thousands of Americans protested against the tax plan, for DACA and about all the other usual suspects Jeremy Pressman and Erica Chenoweth - January 25, 2018 This is the 12th installment in a monthly series reporting
White racial resentment has been gaining political power for decades Jamil Scott - January 15, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68134" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump at a White House
Congress just averted a government shutdown — but maybe not for long John Sides - December 8, 2017 Once again, a government shutdown is conceivable. This occasioned some
How racial diversity makes police forces better Sounman Hong - December 5, 2017 Over the past several years, police misconduct toward racial minorities
Trump’s attacks on #TakeaKnee and DACA spurred hundreds of protests in October Jeremy Pressman and Erica Chenoweth - December 1, 2017 This is the 10th installment in a monthly series reporting
The military doesn’t love Trump back. This is why. Carrie Lee - November 10, 2017 Veterans’ Day is a good time to examine how U.S.
Sometimes a handful of protesters can spark an enormous discussion. That certainly happened in September. Jeremy Pressman and Erica Chenoweth - November 1, 2017 This is the ninth installment in a monthly series reporting
National anthem protests are becoming more popular. You can thank Donald Trump. John Sides - October 25, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64574" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Some Buffalo Bills players take a
To many Americans, being patriotic means being white Michael Tesler - October 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64796" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Members of the San Francisco 49ers
Plenty of service members are likely to sympathize with #TakeAKnee Gracie Smith and Allen Linken - October 6, 2017 Is kneeling during the national anthem disrespectful to the American
This is what millennials think about the NFL protests Vladimir Medenica and Matthew Fowler - October 5, 2017 Last week, polling data suggested that most Americans think athletes
Donald Trump’s lukewarm response to Puerto Rico was pretty predictable. Here’s why. Andrew Reeves - October 2, 2017 Many have criticized the Trump administration for responding slowly to
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
Welcome to the latest installment of the American debate over what ‘all men are created equal’ means Andrew Rudalevige - September 28, 2017 Welcome back to The Monkey Cage’s weekly presentation of Founding Principles,
Watch out, Republicans. Tax reform could be just as hard as health care. Sarah Binder - September 27, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64166" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump speaks during a meeting
NFL owners who donated to Trump have fewer black executives than other teams Michael Tesler - September 25, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64010" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos,
What would change public opinion on whether the Redskins’ name is offensive? Tatishe M. Nteta, Melinda Tarsi, and Elizabeth Sharrow - July 11, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60780" align="aligncenter" width="960"] (Nick Wass/AP)[/caption] Three weeks ago, the
NFL draft profiles are full of racial stereotypes. And that matters for when quarterbacks get drafted. Ryan McMahon, Christopher Boylan, and Burt Monroe - April 27, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57439" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson runs against Wake
Racially biased people are far more likely to oppose black athletes’ protests. Here’s the evidence. Tatishe M. Nteta, Matthew MacWilliams, and Brian Schaffner - April 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57017" align="aligncenter" width="960"] San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick,
This map will change how you think about American voters — especially small-town, heartland white voters Jonathan Rodden - October 31, 2016 In perhaps the most painful gaffe of his 2008 campaign,
These were our 10 most popular posts of 2015 John Sides - December 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22406" align="aligncenter" width="565"] President Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) and
Maybe college football doesn’t affect presidential elections after all. Andrew Gelman - October 29, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31435" align="aligncenter" width="908"] U.Va.'s Micah Kiser, left, and Quin
How does the NFL’s Roger Goodell stay in power? By acting like a dictator. Michael Horowitz - August 24, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28851" align="aligncenter" width="908"] NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell leaves the
How does the NFL's Roger Goodell stay in power? By acting like a dictator. John Sides - August 24, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28851" align="aligncenter" width="908"] NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell leaves the
Does race matter in NFL rosters? Michael Tesler - May 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24830" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] Then Philadelphia Eagles running
Five things the Goldman tapes teach us about financial regulation Nolan McCarty - September 30, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16401" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Federal Reserve of New York[/caption]
Go for it on fourth down! Joshua Tucker - February 2, 2014 At some point in today's Super Bowl, it is likely
How NFL contracts are helping NFL players, but hurting their teams John Sides - January 15, 2014 [caption id="attachment_5317" align="aligncenter" width="442" special=""] Edgerrin James (AP Photo/Ed Zurga,
Congress vs. Nickelback: The real action is in the cross tabs Andrew Gelman - January 9, 2013 I can't tell if this is a spoof: When asked
Causation vs. Correlation: NFL Referee Lockout Over Joshua Tucker - September 27, 2012 As we continue to debate the issue of causation vs.
A Modest Proposal to End the NFL Referee Lockout Joshua Tucker - September 25, 2012 By now anyone who follows NFL football knows that the
The Pro Bowl of Political Science - April 2, 2012 Over at FiveThirtyEight, Nate Silver and the Monkey Cage's own
Regulators and the Washington Redskins John Sides - April 28, 2011 bq. We examine the correlation between federal government activity and
Bidding for the kickoff Andrew Gelman - February 6, 2011 Steven Brams and James Jorash propose a system for reducing
NFL + Brain Injury Research = A Back Up Defensive Tackle Joshua Tucker - April 20, 2010 The NFL recently announced that it is giving "$1,000,000 to
Politics everywhere: Owning an NFL team - October 21, 2009 Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh wanted to become
Baseball, Football, and Rational Choice Joshua Tucker - October 16, 2009 Kenneth Kovash and Steven Levitt have a fun (from my
What do Indianapolis, Boston, and Vancouver have that Cincinnati, Kansas City, and Washington lack? - May 22, 2009 Good professional sports teams... ...according to this analysis by the
Dark Financial Clouds Over Professional Sports - October 21, 2008 A couple of days ago I put up a tongue-in-cheek
Economic Self-interest and the Super Bowl: Let’s Cheer for a Giant Victory - January 31, 2008 Those of us who detest professional football nonethless have a