Wait, Did California Fix Political Polarization?
Other states are moving quickly to adopt reforms passed by California voters in 2010, but there may be unintended consequences.
The State of the Union: When Style Is Substance
During tomorrow night's presidential address, actions will speak louder than words. With highly polarized parties at least through 2016, it's not like any of Obama's proposals are about to become law any time soon anyway.
What If We Just Got Rid of All the Money in Political Campaigns?
Three states have already put in place alternatives to standard fundraising practices, but what they've found might surprise you.
How Much Corruption Do We Want in Our Politicians?
It may well be that leadership requires some unsavory arm-twisting and palm-greasing.
Minority Rule: How Labor Unions and Civil Rights Activists Beat the Big Guys
The whole idea of a democracy is that the majority is generally supposed to get its way. But time and again, it’s not the majority but a potent minority that drives—or prevents—progress.
Looking Back on Howard Dean’s Infamous Scream, 10 Years Later
And why it's important to remember that the speech isn't everything.
What to Watch for: Next Year’s Biggest Stories in Politics
Will the mid-term elections settle anything? And who will the 2016 presidential candidates be?
2013 Was the Year of the Dataset
Large collections of information can be used by more than just the NSA. They're being assembled by scholars and researchers hoping to find a better way to understand American politics.
