Congress finally passed a federal anti-lynching bill — after 120 years of failure Justin Peck and Jeffery Jenkins - March 9, 2022 For decades, a small, intensely committed Senate minority was able to use Senate rules to block change and maintain the Jim Crow system in the South
Why do some U.S. mayors want more refugees? Anita R. Kellogg - June 27, 2021 Studies find that refugees pay back more than they’re given and that they revitalize abandoned neighborhoods
‘Defund the police’ is a debate over how to prevent crime. What do Americans believe? Kevin H. Wozniak - July 14, 2020 Here’s what makes whites less — and more — likely to support community investment
The anti-Trump ‘Lights for Liberty’ events might be the most significant protests you’ve never heard of. Tommy Leung, Nathan Perkins, Jeremy Pressman, and Erica Chenoweth - July 30, 2019 This kind of activism could matter in 2020.
Women who’ve been pregnant are more likely to support abortion rights — if you remind them of their pregnancies Eleanor Schiff and Anne Whitesell - June 2, 2019 But does that stay with them when they vote?
Surprised by all these abortion bans? Meet Americans United for Life — the most significant antiabortion group you’ve never heard of. Susan Roberts - May 31, 2019 It designs legislation aimed at staying out of the headlines and minimizing backlash.
Not all Christian leaders in Africa are opposed to LGBTQ inclusion Sarah K. Dreier - March 6, 2019 There’s more to the story of the drama in the Methodist church.
Millions of protesters turned out in June — more than in any month since Trump’s inauguration. Jeremy Pressman and Erica Chenoweth - August 31, 2018 This is the 17th installment in a monthly series reporting
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
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
We checked Trump’s allegations of voter fraud. We found no evidence at all. Sean Westwood, Michael Herron, and David Cottrell - December 2, 2016 [caption id="attachment_49957" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks
Trump/Hitler comparisons are overstated. How did Hitler actually consolidate power? Sebastian Schutte - November 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_49957" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Donald Trump speaks during a campaign
Can your spouse help you get elected? Here’s what data from Africa say. Kim Yi Dionne - November 4, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48948" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Melania Trump shakes hands with former
How social media undermined Egypt’s democratic transition Sean Aday, Marc Lynch, and Deen Freelon - October 7, 2016 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A shop in Tahrir Square is
Sanctuary cities do not experience an increase in crime Loren Collingwood and Benjamin Gonzalez-O'Brien - October 3, 2016 [caption id="attachment_28863" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Immigration reform activists hold a sign
Does more policing lead to less crime — or just more racial resentment? Zachary O'Keeffe and Christopher Sullivan - July 25, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44353" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Dallas Police Chief David Brown at
The word ‘tax’ is unpopular. But the word ‘fee’ is worse. - April 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23747" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] U.S. Department of the
The word 'tax' is unpopular. But the word 'fee' is worse. John Sides - April 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23747" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] U.S. Department of the
Ferguson’s government was run like a racket Henry Farrell - March 4, 2015 Ta-Nehisi Coates is combing through the Department of Justice report
Ferguson's government was run like a racket Henry Farrell - March 4, 2015 Ta-Nehisi Coates is combing through the Department of Justice report
Witnessing Ferguson: Variation in witness statements driven more by systematic bias than uncertainty Nick Beauchamp - December 8, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18749" align="alignnone" width="620"] A protester chants during a demonstration
Ferguson exit poll shows racial polarization in views of police - November 28, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18524" align="aligncenter" width="592"] (Scott Olson/Getty Images)[/caption] This week's grand
After Ferguson Clarissa Hayward - November 25, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18441" align="alignnone" width="620"] A man, who was demanding the
Is segregation the problem in Ferguson? Jonathan Rodden - August 18, 2014 Over the last few days, punditry about Ferguson, Mo., has
Is Ferguson anomalous? Clarissa Hayward - August 15, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14498" align="alignnone" width="620"] Thousands of demonstrators peacefully march past
Who protests determines how police respond Kim Yi Dionne - August 14, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14451" align="alignnone" width="620"] Police stand watch Aug. 13 as
What good is a fake legislature? Stephen Weymouth, Nathan Jensen, and Edmund Malesky - June 6, 2014 Joshua Tucker: As part of our continuing collaboration with political
If You Give a State A Federal Reserve Bank (or two…) - June 19, 2013 What are the chances that both bank presidents-- one as
Mascotology, Not Bracketology John Sides - March 14, 2012 This is a guest post from political scientist and mascotologist
Baseball World Champions Erik Voeten - October 28, 2011 I just wanted to clarify Josh's post on the baseball
The Mindset of Unethical Politicians John Sides - August 27, 2009 Jeff Smith is a friend of mine from our days
The best cities for singles - September 25, 2008 Forbes magazine has a new edition of its "best cities