As you watch the Democratic debates, remember that how politicians speak is as important as what they say Matthew Hayes, Diana O'Brien, and Bryce J. Dietrich - June 25, 2019 When they talk more intensely about an issue, they’re more committed to working on it
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.
Here’s why Pelosi won’t allow the House to pursue impeachment — at least not yet Sarah Binder - June 14, 2019 But the speaker is giving investigating committees more freedom — and that matters.
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.
New research shows just how badly a citizenship question would hurt the 2020 Census Rebecca Goldstein, Maya Sen, Matt Barreto, Matthew Baum, Christopher Warshaw, and Bryce J. Dietrich - April 21, 2019 It could lead to a huge undercount, particularly of Latinos and immigrants
Could the new fighting between Russia and Ukraine escalate into all-out war? Sara McLaughlin Mitchell - December 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81079" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Three Ukrainian naval ships, which were
Do low-turnout elections make the electorate more conservative? Not that much. Zachary Peskowitz, Vladimir Kogan, and Stéphane Lavertu - February 20, 2018 [caption id="attachment_61896" align="aligncenter" width="960"] (Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images)[/caption] Everyone knows
How do women affect conflict, peace, and security? That depends on exactly what you’re asking. Joshua Tucker - September 29, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64226" align="aligncenter" width="960"] This file photo from October 19,
How did the U.K. election forecasts do? Michael Lewis-Beck, Mary Stegmaier, and Andreas Murr - June 12, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59560" align="aligncenter" width="960"] British newspapers from the day after
New British election forecast: Conservatives gain 31 seats and have 77% chance of controlling a majority Michael Lewis-Beck, Mary Stegmaier, and Andreas Murr - June 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59325" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Voters in Britain will head to