Ukraine’s military policy puts women in headlines, but not front lines Jessica Trisko Darden - December 21, 2022 New research explores the hurdles for Ukrainian servicewomen, as well as for other women who wish to participate in the war effort
Why El Salvador’s mass arrests won’t lower the murder rate Michael Paarlberg - July 10, 2022 By promising to reduce homicides, politicians are forced to make deals with the gangs
In Ukraine and other conflicts, measuring the human cost is important. It’s also very difficult. Jessica Trisko Darden - March 11, 2022 The battle over casualties in the Ukraine war is just beginning
Redistricting might gain Republicans a few seats in Congress. Their real gains will be in state legislatures. Michael Latner, Anthony Smith, Anthony McGann, and Alex Keena / Managing Editor - May 4, 2021 In some states, GOP supermajorities may allow them to ignore Democratic governors.
Myanmar’s protesters include shirtless bodybuilders and beauty queens in tiaras. Why? Jessica Trisko Darden - February 24, 2021 Young protesters are using gender as a weapon to mock and shame the military dictatorship
El Salvador’s president sent troops to occupy the legislature. Here’s what’s going on. Michael Paarlberg - February 17, 2020 Nayib Bukele is popular with the people, but not with lawmakers.
Here’s how to fix partisan gerrymandering, now that the Supreme Court kicked it back to the states. Michael Latner, Anthony Smith, Anthony McGann, and Alex Keena - July 2, 2019 We analyzed different approaches -- and found one reform that really works.
Want a less partisan senator? Elect a former governor. Misty Knight-Finley and Alex Keena - July 31, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76207" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former GOP presidential nominee and current
Has Obama delivered the 'most transparent' administration in history? John Sides - March 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21392" align="aligncenter" width="908"] President Obama speaks at the White
Has Obama delivered the ‘most transparent’ administration in history? - March 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21392" align="aligncenter" width="908"] President Obama speaks at the White