College decision day is coming. Who do Americans think should pay? Natasha Quadlin and Brian Powell - April 22, 2022 Public opinion has changed quickly on this question. That rarely happens.
In words and deeds, Putin shows he’s rejecting even Soviet-era borders Daniel Treisman - February 25, 2022 His speech this week makes it clear he’s out to restore “historic Russia”
Germany convicted a Syrian man of war crimes in Syria. Can national courts prosecute injustices everywhere? Maximo Langer, Margaret E. Peters, and Leslie Johns - January 14, 2022 The landmark case invoked the principle of ‘universal jurisdiction’
The U.S. is more racially diverse than ever. Will people of color unify politically? Efrén Pérez - August 30, 2021 African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos have very different concerns — until you remind them of their common experiences as people of color
How resettling Afghan refugees might help Afghanistan’s future Margaret E. Peters and David Leblang - August 25, 2021 Migrants help their home countries by building trade ties and by sending back both cash and political knowledge.
As little as $20 in cash might persuade the reluctant to get vaccinated, our research finds Daniel J. Simmons and Carlos Algara - August 24, 2021 But employer mandates may harden opposition.
Did last year’s Black Lives Matter protests push cities to defund police? Yes and no. Joshua Ferrer and Joyce Nguy - June 11, 2021 We’ll keep looking to see which trend continues
Millions of fake commenters asked the FCC to end net neutrality. ‘Astroturfing’ is a business model. Edward Walker - May 13, 2021 The technology used this time may be new, but the practice has been around for decades
Benin continues to slide toward autocracy Tyson Roberts - May 6, 2021 The government effectively banned opposition candidates, assuring an election win for President Patrice Talon last month.
Rep. Maxine Waters voiced the anger of many Black Americans. That’s important, politically. Gregory John Leslie, E.J. Graff, Davin L. Phoenix, and Christopher Stout - April 24, 2021 When elected officials voice community anger, citizens feel heard — and get more politically involved.