MLB moved the All-Star Game to protest Georgia’s new voting law. Here’s what that says about democracy. Thomas David Bunting - April 8, 2021 That will alert far more ordinary citizens to concerns about voter suppression
Trump didn’t shake hands. Pelosi ripped up his speech. Do Americans care about civility? Sarah E. Croco and Jacob Silverman - February 5, 2020 Yes, they’re offended — when the other party is rude
When a World Series crowd booed Trump, some cringed – and some celebrated. That’s not just partisanship. Emily Sydnor - October 31, 2019 Some people run toward conflict. Some run away.
How to better communicate election forecasts — in one simple chart Justin Gross - November 29, 2016 On Oct. 30, the Chicago Cubs were down three games
Here’s how game theory helps explain Donald Trump’s strategies Steven Brams - June 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42257" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Immigration activists hold signs outside the
Here are 6 key lessons from 40 years of political scandals Brandon Rottinghaus - May 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41116" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe answers questions
How social media's amazing (and unpredictable!) power explains what happened Wednesday with the Mets Joshua Tucker - July 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28003" align="aligncenter" width="908"] New York Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores
How social media’s amazing (and unpredictable!) power explains what happened Wednesday with the Mets Joshua Tucker - July 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28003" align="aligncenter" width="908"] New York Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores
Newest midterm forecasts are bullish for the GOP Paul Gronke - October 6, 2014 There’s no more accurate way to predict the day’s weather
'Hey, didn’t you tell me that the Pirates would win the World Series?' 'Yes, but I didn’t say when.' Andrew Gelman - October 4, 2014 In a post entitled, "Failed Prophecy and Sunk Costs," sociologist
‘Hey, didn’t you tell me that the Pirates would win the World Series?’ ‘Yes, but I didn’t say when.’ Andrew Gelman - October 4, 2014 In a post entitled, "Failed Prophecy and Sunk Costs," sociologist
Predictions for 2014 and happy New Year! Joshua Tucker - December 31, 2013 [caption id="attachment_4568" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Cory Booker, Tweeter-in-Chief (Lynne Sladky/AP)[/caption]
Improving Intelligence Forecasting Erik Voeten - September 7, 2012 Mike Horowitz and Philip Tetlock in Foreign Policy: Academic research suggests
GOP Insiders Seemingly Confident in Herman Cain’s Viability John Sides - October 26, 2011 I am fascinated by this result from the latest HuffPo-Patch
Where are the Missing 6 Game World Series??? Joshua Tucker - November 1, 2010 Just to give everyone a little bit of a break
The Enthusiasm Gap Joshua Tucker - September 14, 2010 I've been thinking a lot lately about the now much
Clemens Indicted – Finally Joshua Tucker - August 19, 2010 "Roger Clemens has been indicted":http://www.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/08/19/clemens.indictment/index.html?hpt=T1 for ... perjury. Relieved to
Bye bye, baseball — a rant - February 13, 2009 The players are packing their bags and heading down to
To the citizens of the United States of America from Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - September 26, 2008 In light of your failure in recent years to nominate