Don’t Fear the Zombie Candidates
Money, even lots of it, isn't enough to win a presidential nomination if party insiders want someone else.
Why Do Scandals Destroy Some Politicians but Not Others?
We've seen some careers ended, and others accelerated. What does the research have to say about who is ruined by a scandal and who isn't?
Why Make Stuff Up? The Incredible Demand on Campaign Reporters to Keep Things Interesting
Will the recent incorporation of some working political scientists into legacy media outlets help curb the use of misleading headlines and made-up stories of momentum in campaign coverage?
Could We Moderate Our Politics With Instant Runoffs?
An alternate voting system being tested in several cities around the world could have some surprising long-term effects.
It’s OK to Pressure Ginsburg and Breyer to Retire From the Supreme Court
Retirement is just one more public action by a working politician for which an active constituency should have a say.
The Business of Higher Education: What We Miss by Looking Only at Balance Sheets
The generation of knowledge by professors. The transformative conversations that happen outside of the classroom. The advancements in our understanding of society. How can you put a value on any of these things?
Common Core: The Obamacare of Education Policy
The education standards now adopted by 45 states are nothing like the Affordable Care Act, but have a lot in common with "Obamacare," that cartoon created by the conservative media to convince viewers of Obama's socialist agenda.
Understanding a Politician’s Motives: Why Did Jan Brewer Veto SB 1062 in Arizona?
A politician's true ideological position, however unknowable that may be for an outsider, is an important consideration when attempting to determine motive. But it's not the only consideration.
How Realistic Is ‘House of Cards’ Anyway?
Not at all, really. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy it for what it is.
How to Implement a Policy You Hate: Lessons From the Legalization of Marijuana
In Colorado, voters very clearly articulated a position, and the government was compelled to follow through with it—like it or not. Is this an example of democracy at its best?