In Memoriam: Charles O. Jones
Chuck helped us understand the promise and limits of power in the U.S. constitutional system.
Presidents can’t declassify documents with Green Lantern superpowers
Let’s look at the many, many holes in Donald Trump’s theory of executive power.
Jack Dorsey is wrong. The dollar is still a global reserve currency.
There are reasons the dollar is still king
MAGA was the real winner of the Ohio Republican primary
Ranked-choice voting alone wouldn’t have significantly changed the result, but non-partisan primaries — like Alaska’s — might
Americans see Afghan and Ukrainian refugees very differently. Why?
But research suggests some approaches can help communities successfully absorb all kinds of refugees
How popular is Putin, really?
The image of Putin’s popularity bolsters his actual popularity, our research finds. But staged perceptions of popularity can be fragile.
Russian journalists report the facts about Ukraine. Why do Russians ignore them?
Most Russians still get their news from state propaganda outlets — and that’s not just because of censorship
There’s a reason Putin can be so aggressive: Oil.
Putin’s personalist rule leaves few domestic checks on his power.
The U.S. and Europe didn’t get what they wanted from Putin. But Putin didn’t get what he wanted from them.
Russia’s president made threats without offering assurances
When do voters support Black Lives Matter or the Green New Deal?
Our research finds that more moderate rhetoric wins more support among both Democrats and Republicans
Why Biden is winning the states Trump wants most
In Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, the Democrat has won over up-for-grabs voters
State legislatures likely to have more women and people of color next year
And that predicts what Congress will look like in the future
No, this isn’t Europe’s ‘Hamiltonian moment’
It’s a reminder that a covid-19 recovery fund won’t solve the euro zone’s deeper problems
The U.S. labeled a white supremacist group as ‘terrorists’ for the first time. It’s less significant than you think.
Why pick an obscure group that’s not yet linked to an attack?
Wisconsin is scheduled to vote today. How will the pandemic affect turnout?
The state’s push to expand early and mail-in voting probably won’t increase black, Hispanic or Democratic votes
More voting by mail would make the 2020 election safer for our health. But it comes with risks of its own.
It’s not clear whether “at-home voting” can be ramped up nationwide by November.
The coronavirus is expanding the surveillance state. How will this play out?
Improvised tech solutions today may be permanent policies tomorrow.
Democrats aren’t voting only on ‘electability.’ They’re just as interested in candidates’ stances on the issues.
Here’s what new research shows
Trump wants a deal with the Taliban. Will it hurt him at home?
Our research looks at how Americans view hawks and doves.
Israel is voting — for the third time in a year. That’s polarizing voters even more.
Here’s how to undo some of the social damage from divisive campaigns
An HBO series looks at political violence in Jerusalem. Here’s the reality behind the drama.
We researched the explosive summer that the series portrays.
Russian propaganda isn’t as effective as you may think
Our research shows it only influences neighboring countries’ citizens on subjects they know little about
We’re an all-women team chosen to edit political science’s flagship journal. Here’s why that matters.
Here’s the ninth in our series on the gender gap in political science.
Why do Facebook and Twitter’s anti-extremist guidelines allow right-wingers more freedom than Islamists?
Relying on governments to designate organizations as terrorists means “de-platforming” is always political.
Turkey’s ruling party is splintering. Here’s why.
Defections could be a bigger threat to Erdogan’s rule than the recent election losses
Why Facebook is pushing Libra
Facebook’s new digital currency comes with large risks.
What Americans really think about foreign interference in U.S. elections
There’s an erosion of trust in the democratic process, our survey found.
In the 2018 midterms, many more people are running — and far more seats are contested — than we’ve seen for a generation.
[caption id="attachment_78990" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Amy McGrath, a former U.S. Marine
Why are so many children coming to the U.S. from Central America in the first place?
[caption id="attachment_75136" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Dozens of families fleeing from Central
The Supreme Court decided not to decide Wisconsin’s gerrymandering case. But here’s why it will be back.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/wirereuters/supreme-court-declines-to-curb-gerrymandering/2018/06/18/09ba7b70-7320-11e8-bda1-18e53a448a14_video.html On Monday, the Supreme Court surprised observers by deciding
Promises on North Korea are easy to make but hard to keep. Here’s why.
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Does separating families at the border discourage immigration? Here’s what the research says.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/they-fled-to-the-us-to-escape-violence-then-their-kids-were-taken-away/2018/03/18/c39582ec-2aeb-11e8-8dc9-3b51e028b845_video.html In March, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a
White people get more conservative when they move up — not down — economically. Here’s the evidence.
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The U.S.-North Korea summit could be Trump’s ‘Nixon-to-China’ moment
[caption id="attachment_73149" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives
Is Russia interfering in Guatemala’s anti-corruption commission? The real story might surprise you.
[caption id="attachment_73068" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Accompanied by Guatemala's Attorney General Thelma
Russians are actually getting less xenophobic
[caption id="attachment_72388" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People walk in Moscow on April 9.
The Founders hated excessive flattery. What would they think about the Trump administration?
[caption id="attachment_68334" align="aligncenter" width="960"] From left, Vice President Pence, President
Boko Haram vs. al-Shabab: What do we know about their patterns of violence?
The United Nations proclaimed Oct. 2 as the International Day
Everything you need to know about the Supreme Court’s big gerrymandering case
[caption id="attachment_35493" align="aligncenter" width="908"] (Karen Bleier/Agence France-Presse)[/caption] On Tuesday, the
The strange story of how Florida’s lawmakers subsidized hurricane insurance
[caption id="attachment_63509" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Much of the damage from Hurricane Irma
Guatemala’s president tried to expel the U.N. commissioner who announced he was under investigation
[caption id="attachment_63201" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Indigenous leaders stand in support of
Five things you need to know about Trump’s Cuba policy — and who it will hurt
[caption id="attachment_60195" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Ana Lacayo, left, and Barbara Jimino,
Russians are protesting! Part 2: Any government response will bring out more protesters.
[caption id="attachment_56126" align="alignnone" width="960"] Opposition supporters attend a rally in
Denmark already had a Muslim ban. It was just called something else.
[caption id="attachment_55740" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Nyhavn Canal in Copenhagen (iStock)[/caption] The
Neil Gorsuch could be the most conservative justice on the Supreme Court
Today begins Senate confirmation hearings for Neil Gorsuch, Donald Trump's
Trump’s news conferences look a lot like Putin’s. Should you worry?
[caption id="attachment_54325" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Members of the media raise their
The Wisconsin recount may have a surprise in store after all
Thanks to the efforts of Green Party presidential candidate Jill
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. had a very good election night
[caption id="attachment_49518" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The U.S. Supreme Court building in
Here’s how Trump’s election will affect U.S.-Russian relations
[caption id="attachment_49289" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Two women look at their cellphones
Trump helps Putin — and all dictators — when he calls U.S. elections ‘rigged.’
[caption id="attachment_48410" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a
Would Clinton or Trump be better at foreign policy? Here’s what international relations scholars think.
[caption id="attachment_46891" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Donald Trump (Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images);
The Kremlin blamed our work when it declared Russia’s most respected polling firm a ‘foreign agent.’
[caption id="attachment_46299" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Red Square, with St. Basil's Cathedral
To win, Trump needs to get non-college grads to the polls. Here’s why that will be hard.
[caption id="attachment_42024" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Graduating student Kaspar Wittlinger holds his
The euro zone is in crisis. Here are the four most important lessons to take away.
[caption id="attachment_26642" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The euro sculptures in front of
Last week, the International Criminal Court convicted a war criminal. And that revealed one of the ICC’s weaknesses.
Last week, the International Criminal Court read its judgment in
Will record Republican turnout in the primaries translate into a Trump win in November? Probably not. Here’s why.
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Here’s what Trump is telling resentful Americans (and Sanders is not)
[caption id="attachment_37204" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald
Would Democratic superdelegates steal the nomination from Bernie Sanders? Probably not.
[caption id="attachment_36068" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton shake
Here’s what Clinton and Sanders need to do to sway Latino and black voters
[caption id="attachment_36068" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and
Yes, the U.S. and Russia can cooperate to end the Syrian civil war. Here’s why.
[caption id="attachment_35862" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Children peer from a partially destroyed
SCOTUS looks at labor unions. Unions are worried. Here’s why.
[caption id="attachment_34373" align="aligncenter" width="908"] File: Rebecca Friedrichs speaks to the
No matter what happens in Sunday’s election, Argentina will be governed by the rich. Here’s why that matters.
[caption id="attachment_32115" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A homeless person sits in front
Once a killer, always a killer? Here are 4 lessons about stopping mass violence.
[caption id="attachment_31458" align="aligncenter" width="531"] A picture taken at the Murambi
Psst, wanna change the law? Lobby this little-known government office after it's passed.
[caption id="attachment_27870" align="aligncenter" width="2479"] Pigeons fly over the intersection of
Psst, wanna change the law? Lobby this little-known government office after it’s passed.
[caption id="attachment_27870" align="aligncenter" width="2479"] Pigeons fly over the intersection of
Do Americans think strategically when they think about trade?
[caption id="attachment_27472" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] President Obama and Chinese President Xi
Greece votes no. Is this the end for the Eurozone?
Newly appointed Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos looks on during
Hillary Clinton's poll numbers are falling. Among Democrats.
[caption id="attachment_24542" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Former U.S. secretary of state Hillary
Hillary Clinton’s poll numbers are falling. Among Democrats.
[caption id="attachment_24542" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Former U.S. secretary of state Hillary
Which borders will states fight for?
[caption id="attachment_24977" align="aligncenter" width="660"] An Indian Border Security Force (BSF)
Why Netanyahu's win isn't that dramatic
[caption id="attachment_22848" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Likud party supporters react after hearing
Why Netanyahu’s win isn’t that dramatic
[caption id="attachment_22848" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Likud party supporters react after hearing
What does Boris Nemtsov's murder mean for Russia?
Like many others, I was shocked and saddened by last
What does Boris Nemtsov’s murder mean for Russia?
Like many others, I was shocked and saddened by last
Shopping for international human rights conventions
[caption id="attachment_20087" align="alignnone" width="620"] Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) delivers remarks
In Russia, the political impact of social media varies by platform
[caption id="attachment_19698" align="aligncenter" width="606"] Flag-waving and chanting demonstrators in December
What can we learn about the electoral behavior of non-citizens from a survey designed to learn about citizens?
[caption id="attachment_17153" align="aligncenter" width="600"] (Orlin Wagner/AP)[/caption] The following is a
What Rousseau can tell us about the challenges facing Climate March
[caption id="attachment_16032" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Demonstrators attend the People's Climate March
What would Adam Smith say about Scottish independence?
[caption id="attachment_15678" align="aligncenter" width="768"] (Michelle Schwarze; Special Collections Library, University
Korean unification now!
[caption id="attachment_9967" align="aligncenter" width="1024" special=""] NASA night image of the
The rich are running Latin America – and why that matters
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The logic of Russian Internet censorship
This is a guest post by Steven Wilson, a doctoral
International relations scholars think that the U.S. spends too much on defense
Nicholas Bell (William & Mary), Daniel Maliniak (University of California,
Five things you probably didn’t know about African politics today
Though much of the media attention on Africa highlights conflict,
The real story behind the FCC's study of newsrooms
[caption id="attachment_7190" align="aligncenter" width="602" special=""] A view of the morning
The real story behind the FCC’s study of newsrooms
[caption id="attachment_7190" align="aligncenter" width="602" special=""] A view of the morning
How political scientists informed the president about election reform
This is a guest post from University of Wisconsin-Madison political
What are the implications of the AFL-CIO's expanding membership criteria?
[Joshua Tucker: The following is the second of two guest
The decline of union membership and what it means for politics
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Why do leaders manipulate (or not) elections? Revisiting the 2013 Moscow mayoral elections.
[caption id="attachment_871" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Russian protest leader and mayoral
Student evaluations of teaching are probably biased. Does it matter?
For our fifth installment in the gender gap symposium (see here, here, here and here for
Closing the gender citation gap: Introducing RADS
This is the third post in our gender gap symposium (see here and here for
Introducing the Monkey Cage gender gap symposium
Despite substantial progress, it is irrefutable that a gender gap
A Modest Proposal to Improve the Peer Review Process
The following is a guest post by political scientist Scott Gehlbach
The Rio Protests: Who, What, Why, and Will They Matter?
This is a guest post by Nicholas Barnes, a PhD
The Synergy of Practice and Theory: Niskanen’s Contribution to the Study of Bureaucracy
Continuing our collaboration with the APSA Political Economy newsletter, today we present
My beef with Brooks: the alternative to “good statistics” is not “no statistics,” it’s “bad statistics”
I was thinking more about David Brooks's anti-data column from
Political Science Serving the Public Interest
On May 9, the House of Representatives adopted a provision
No Matter How the Court Rules, the Health Reform Battle Will Continue
This is a guest post from Eric M. Patashnik and
Electoral Fraud in Russia: Report from the Russian Blogosphere
The following is a guest post from Scott Gehlbach, a