How Native women in state legislatures are changing politics Nadia E. Brown and Elise Blasingame - November 30, 2023 From tribal sovereignty to missing and murdered Indigenous women, they’re responding to Native concerns.
Why Donald Trump should learn to love automatic voter registration John Sides - October 9, 2023 Making it easier to vote doesn’t hurt Republicans.
Americans just elected two lesbian governors. Have attitudes changed that much? Tatishe Nteta, Ray La Raja, Maddi Hertz, Jesse Rhodes, Alexander Theodoridis, and Adam Eichen - November 15, 2022 Our research found sexism hurts candidates more than antigay attitudes, at least in Massachusetts
Tina Kotek was elected governor of Oregon, thanks to these 3 factors Rafael Silva-Molina and Christopher Stout - November 14, 2022 After an unexpectedly tight race, Oregon’s streak of Democratic governors continues.
Why Americans don’t fight back when states make it harder to vote Ziv Carmon, Wendy Wood, Geoff Tomaino, and Asaf Mazar - November 6, 2022 Our research finds that few Americans realize that logistical barriers — fewer ballot drop boxes, shorter poll hours and the like — actually do stop people from voting
Redistricting commissions draw fairer districts than politicians do Michal Migurski, Eric McGhee, and Christopher Warshaw - September 25, 2022 That’s what our research finds. But will the Supreme Court rule that only legislatures can draw district maps?
Congress is polarized. Fear of being ‘primaried’ is one reason. Richard C. Barton - June 9, 2022 As incumbents face more primary challenges from the extremes, expect a more gridlocked Congress, my research suggests
No, antifa didn’t ‘infiltrate’ Black Lives Matter during the 2020 protests. But did it increase violence? Kerby Goff and John D. McCarthy - February 8, 2022 Trump and others keep blaming extremist violence on these ‘radical left people.’ Here’s what our research found.
Sen. Manchin’s Freedom to Vote Act would help stop gerrymandering, our research finds Peter Miller and Anna Harris - January 9, 2022 We examined new district maps, and found that those drawn by independent commissions would be most likely to pass the Manchin test
The new census numbers kicked off redistricting. That’s even more complicated than you may realize. Sara Sadhwani, Rowan McGarry-Williams, Noah Kim, and Deanna Han - August 24, 2021 Here are four things to know.
This year’s extreme fires and floods may change what Americans think about climate change, our research finds Leanne Giordono, Hilary Boudet, and Chad Zanocco - August 18, 2021 But local communities alone will be unlikely to slow climate change.
Texas House Democrats fled the state to kill a restrictive voting bill. Will their gambit work? Matthew N. Green / Managing Editor - July 16, 2021 History suggests that the walkout could succeed, but only if Texas Democrats are willing to suffer some significant political pain
Biden told big multinational corporations to “get real” about paying taxes. Here’s what he plans to do Todd N. Tucker - April 5, 2021 Businesses have declared ‘all-out war’ on the Biden tax agenda
The Trump years launched the biggest sustained protest movement in U.S. history. It’s not over. Tommy Leung, Nathan Perkins, Jeremy Pressman, Jay Ulfelder, and Erica Chenoweth - February 7, 2021 Here’s what we learned by counting the protests during the past four years
Look beyond Trump’s language to see the roots of recent political violence in the U.S. Joshua C. Wilson - January 11, 2021 For the past 50 years, conservatives have capitalized on demonizing the federal government
These states are most likely to boost turnout — despite the pandemic Michael J. Pomante II - October 7, 2020 The Cost of Voting Index is keeping tabs on which states have made it easier to vote this year.
ICE is accused of sterilizing detainees. That echoes the U.S.’s long history of forced sterilization. Steven Moore - September 25, 2020 White people who support such forced sterilizations are paternalistic rather than driven by racial animus, my research suggests.
Trump is running for reelection as a ‘strongman,’ promising protection from anarchy. That might not work. Sarah Z. Daly - September 21, 2020 Citizens do elect candidates known for violence to protect them from violence — but under certain conditions
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.
Who supports QAnon? Here’s what our poll finds. Justin Stoler, Joseph E. Uscinski, and Casey Klofstad - August 2, 2020 Its appeal is not really based on traditional left-right, Democratic-Republican politics.
There’s no right to vote by mail. New lawsuits could change that. David Schultz - May 26, 2020 Here are 5 things you need to know.
Here’s the problem with mail-in ballots: They might not be counted. Mara Suttmann-Lea, Enrijeta Shino, and Daniel Smith - May 20, 2020 That’s especially true for younger, minority and first-time voters.
In some states, unemployment checks are much smaller than in others. Here’s why. Sara Watson - May 6, 2020 Some states replaced about two-thirds of lost income; one replaced only 17 percent. The Cares Act shook all that up.
More voting by mail would make the 2020 election safer for our health. But it comes with risks of its own. Robert M. Stein, Charles Stewart III, and Barry Burden - April 5, 2020 It’s not clear whether “at-home voting” can be ramped up nationwide by November
The Democratic Party has moved left — but so has the U.S. This explains how and why. Lane Kenworthy - November 26, 2019 Let’s look at the data.
How California’s Prop 187 is still shaping immigration policy Andrea Silva - November 25, 2019 Increasingly, states are calling the shots
Democrats want to make D.C a state. Here’s what it would take. Jeffrey W. Ladewig - June 18, 2019 And here’s what it would do to the other states’ seats in Congress.
Why is the U.S. forcing a Chinese company to sell the gay dating app Grindr? Sarah Bauerle Danzman and Geoffrey Gertz - April 2, 2019 Privacy has become a national security concern.
Will Trump’s tariffs help him with his voters? Kenneth Lowande, Jeffery Jenkins, and Andrew Clarke - January 30, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68570" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Workers install solar panels on a roof
More states are registering voters automatically. Here’s how that affects voting. Robert Griffin and Paul Gronke - June 16, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59973" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Some states are automatically registering qualified
Trump is a new kind of protectionist — he operates in stealth mode Chad Bown - June 12, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59744" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Chinese factory hatched giant inflatable
Despite Trump, many cities and states are fighting climate change. Including Pittsburgh. Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo - June 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59367" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators protest President Trump's decision to
Fox News rebutted Greg Gianforte’s story about his fight with a reporter. Here’s why that matters. Joshua Tucker - May 25, 2017 Last night’s events in Montana involving Republican congressional candidate Greg
Trump wants voter registration investigated. This is how 20 states are already doing it. Mary Stegmaier and John Lindback - January 30, 2017 [caption id="attachment_49104" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Wristbands await voters at a polling
Trump’s plan to roll back Medicaid will especially affect his voters Francesco Ruggieri, Federico Ferrara, and Andrea Cerrato - January 27, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53153" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Senate Minority Leader Charles E.
There are huge holes in how the U.S. states investigate politicians’ conflicts of interest Pedro Cruz, Mike Beaudet, and John Wihbey - January 12, 2017 [caption id="attachment_50207" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A voter casts a ballot behind
The U.S. elected fewer openly LGBT legislators this cycle than last. Again. Charles Gossett and Andrew Reynolds - November 11, 2016 A rainbow flag blows during a demonstration in Berlin.
Randy’s All Stars, ‘Verdict in Dub’: The Week In One Song Christopher Federico - October 28, 2016 This week: An acquittal of Ammon Bundy and six others
The U.S. has more third-party candidates than it’s seen in a century. Why? Matthew Hindman and Bernard Tamas - August 31, 2016 Third-party candidates have had a lot of buzz in the
This new California law could dramatically change the demographics of its electorate Mindy Romero and Eric McGhee - July 11, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43538" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Voters cast their ballots at a
Here are 6 key lessons from 40 years of political scandals Brandon Rottinghaus - May 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41116" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe answers questions
Why don’t millennials vote? Russell Dalton - March 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37676" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Tyler Summers, left, who said she
These civic experiments are getting citizens more involved in governing themselves John Gastil and Hollie Gilman - February 19, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35850" align="aligncenter" width="908"] President Obama stops at the Hoogland
Bill O’Reilly will flee to Ireland if Sanders is elected. He’s in for a shock. Henry Farrell - January 16, 2016 Bill O'Reilly, the host of Fox News's "The O'Reilly Factor,"
Voting only by mail can decrease turnout. Or increase it. Wait, what? Elizabeth Bergman - December 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33763" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Voters in Denver, Colo., cast their
Here’s how Washington weaponized America’s IT companies and why it backfired Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman - December 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33588" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The sign outside the National Security
How news coverage of violent rampages stigmatizes people with mental illness Stephanie Parent and Denver Mcneney - October 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30281" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] This undated photo from a MySpace
Here’s what Donald Trump gets wrong about immigration Karthick Ramakrishnan - August 19, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28705" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] (Gregory Bull/AP)[/caption] This past weekend, Republican
Here's what Donald Trump gets wrong about immigration - August 19, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28705" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] (Gregory Bull/AP)[/caption] This past weekend, Republican
Some Supreme Court Justices worry that a gay marriage ruling will provoke public backlash. They shouldn’t be concerned. Thomas Hayes, Matthew Incantalupo, Anthony Smith, and Benjamin Bishin - April 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24141" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] An equality flag waves during
Some Supreme Court Justices worry that a gay marriage ruling will provoke public backlash. They shouldn't be concerned. Henry Farrell - April 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24141" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] An equality flag waves during
Can Kate Brown restore Oregonians’ confidence in the governor’s office? Tiffany Barnes - February 20, 2015 On Wednesday, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber’s resignation took effect and
Immigration activists are empowered when they don’t fear arrest Melissa Michelson - December 19, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19370" align="alignnone" width="620"] Demonstrators protest near the Casa Azafran
Immigration activists are empowered when they don't fear arrest Henry Farrell - December 19, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19370" align="alignnone" width="620"] Demonstrators protest near the Casa Azafran
How TV helped change attitudes about marijuana Michael Tesler - November 11, 2014 My favorite TV show as a kid, "Beverly Hills, 90210,"
Republicans forecast to win 5 state senates and 9 state houses Carl Klarner - October 31, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17516" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] State workers rally outside the Minnesota
Americans have not become more politically polarized Morris Fiorina - June 23, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12195" align="aligncenter" width="650"] (Alex Wong/Getty Images)[/caption] This is a
Republicans have a 77% chance of taking the Senate John Sides - May 16, 2014 Our new Senate forecast gives the Republicans a 77 percent
Congress doesn't have to be a Millionaires' Club John Sides - January 8, 2014 [caption id="attachment_4932" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] (CAROL PORTER FOR THE WASHINGTON
ALEC has tremendous influence in state legislatures. Here's why. John Sides - December 9, 2013 [caption id="attachment_3875" align="aligncenter" width="514" special=""] President George W. Bush addresses
Should We Fear Opinion Backlash on Gay Marriage? John Sides - June 18, 2013 This is a guest post by Benjamin Bishin, Thomas Hayes,
Annals of Congressional Oversight of Social Science John Sides - April 15, 2013 bq. As a U.S. Representative from Oregon, the author has
What if the Supreme Court Eliminated Noncitizen Representation? Erik Voeten - March 21, 2013 We are delighted to welcome back Karthick Ramakrishnan ********************************************************************************* Next week,
Supplying a Little Political Science for Charles Blow John Sides - November 12, 2012 Charles Blow: bq. Obama won the lowest percentage of the
Legalizing Marijuana: Some Lessons from The Netherlands Erik Voeten - November 8, 2012 Washington State and Colorado legalized the recreational use of marijuana
Partisanship Everywhere: Googling 47% Erik Voeten - September 24, 2012 Data from Google Insights. States with smaller populations are less
Does Medicaid matter? If only we could arbitrarily deny coverage to some poor people… Gregory Koger - June 25, 2012 Since health care coverage is likely to be a hot
If Same-Sex Marriage Is so Popular, Why Does It Always Lose at the Ballot Box? (Includes state-level data on support and legislation) Joshua Tucker - May 15, 2012 With the continuing debate regarding the electoral implications of Obama's
Defining Dissidence Down David Karol - May 10, 2012 In all the coverage of Senator Richard Lugar's crushing 20-point
More Thoughts on the Top Two Primary John Sides - August 31, 2011 These are from Paul Gronke, a political scientist at Reed
The Corruption Smackdown - December 16, 2008 Over at Slate, Jacob Weisberg has posted a smackdown between
Q: What’s the best way NOT to stimulate the economy? - February 6, 2008 A: Send a stimulus bill to the Senate for quick
Did “Moral Values” and the Gay Marriage Backlash Play a Key Role in Bush’s 2004 Victory? - December 14, 2007 Journalists (via political pundits)** and political scientists have conflicting accounts
Does Voting by Mail Increase Participation? John Sides - November 30, 2007 bq. Would holding elections by mail increase voter turnout? Many