APSA: Death to the Fifth Republic! Long Live the Sixth!
In general, political science conferences tend to be staid, sober affairs.
APSA: Reeling in the Years
It’s always difficult when the conference gods inexplicably schedule an intriguing panel for the ungodly early 8 in…
APSA: Politics Flows from Our Wallets and Our Genes
At these political science conferences, you sometimes find yourself in an audience that feels way too small for…
Blogging at the Heart of Political Science
The first thing to know about the American Political Science Association’s annual conference is that it is really,…
The Rise of the Political Donor Class
As congressional elections become more and more expensive, a handful of wealthy ZIP codes are increasingly picking up the tab.
The Wheel of Political Fortune Keeps Spinning
Democrats may be ascendant now, but don't expect permanence. One recent study gives them about 13 years in power.
E-mails to Congress Add Up, But to What?
The percentage of citizens contacting their members of Congress has more than doubled, but both groups view each other with 'mutual skepticism.' What should be done?
Older Voters Are Not Always Wiser Voters
Once people hit 70, their ability to evaluate candidates declines. As the population continues to age, could this be a problem?
No Argument Here: Americans Talk Politics
Two scholars say most Americans get a healthy dose of political disagreement in their lives because, like moths to a flame, they can't help themselves.
Reinventing Turnover in a Hollowed-Out Public Sector
With the public sector facing a potential staffing crisis, two scholars have some basic advice for reducing turnover: help public-sector employees like and trust each other more.