Big trends in American politics are making events like the U.S. Capitol violence more likely
Two of the trends: weaker parties and stronger presidents.
Had LGBT voters stayed home, Trump might have won the 2020 presidential election
In 2020, more U.S. voters identified as LGBT than ever before. Here’s where it mattered most.
11 openly LGBTQ lawmakers will take their seats in the next Congress. That’s a record in both numbers and diversity.
The “rainbow wave” hit state legislatures, as well.
Puerto Ricans voted to become the 51st U.S. state — again
What would persuade mainland Americans to support their bid?
Openly LGBTQ candidates are running in record numbers — again
Numbers and diversity are increasing every election cycle. Here’s why.
Chileans vote this weekend whether to rewrite the Pinochet-era constitution.
A museum that helps people acknowledge the authoritarian past may influence how they feel about politics today.
After this summer’s protests, Americans think differently about race. That could last for generations.
A rich body of research finds major events can create sustained changes in attitudes
Putin’s support is weakening. Will that show up in Russia’s regional elections this weekend?
Our survey finds these new cracks in his popularity