The Truthiness of The Colbert Report …
... Is in the eyes of the beholder, who, it turns out, sees what the beholder wants its eyes to see.
Politics Without the Media?
If politicians spoke directly to the American people, what would happen? New research suggests people might actually feel a little better about politics. But does that mean we should fire all the journalists?
Researchers not Buying the Wal-Mart Effect
The knock that Wal-Mart destroys communities is much overstated, say a pair of economics professors. Just look at the data.
Does Old Glory Have a Dark Side?
Research suggests that seeing the flag doesn't make Americans feel more patriotic. But it does make them feel more nationalistic and more superior to non-Americans.
Old and Happy? It’s a Matter of Attitude
Researchers find that as people age, declining health and declining mental function don't make people any less happy. But having the right attitude seems to matter a lot.
Is al-Qaeda Still a Threat?
A new study suggests that the dangers of terrorist networks have been greatly overstated.
The Real Crime Fighters: Conservatives or Liberals?
A new study finds that both more police officers and more community building are essential in reducing crime.
Alaska: Land of Contradictions
The politics of the Last Frontier are a strange brew of libertarianism, moralism, privacy and a love of government handouts.
Are Polls Overstating Obama’s Support?
There is a long history of black Democratic candidates doing worse than pre-election polling would suggest. Two recent studies disagree on whether this problem is still with us.
APSA: The Inequality of the Rising Tide
The theme of this year’s political science conference is “Categories and the Politics of Global Inequality,” so I…