Do Vice Presidential Debates Matter?
Not usually—but this one might. By Jared Keller Mike Pence (left) and Tim Kaine. (Photo: Mandel Ngan, Saul…
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The Case for a Trump Impeachment
Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton … Donald Trump? It could happen, according to a law professor and consumer-protection expert.
Donald Trump’s Ace in the Hole
The Republican nominee’s campaign hasn’t spent much on advertising this election cycle, but that could be coming. By…
What’s Missing in Trump’s Tweets
An analysis reveals the unique challenges faced by female candidates. By Tom Jacobs Donald Trump. (Photo: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty…
Italy Has Its Own Donald Trump-Style Movement
Inside the populist movement that is threatening an Italian Brexit. By Darren Loucaides Beppe Grillo of Italy’s Five…
Do Trump’s Views on Race Make Him ‘Crazy’?
The public, the press, and academic theorists have long linked racism and insanity — probably erroneously, according to sociologist James…
The Funniest (and Most Confusing?) Anti-Trump Ad of the 2016 Campaign
A small liberal PAC is hoping to woo disaffected Millennial voters with a new advertisement—starring ISIS, Miley Cyrus,…
Ingrained Sexism Helps Explain Why Evangelicals Support Trump
New research finds evangelical Protestants — especially Republicans — are highly biased against female political leaders. By Tom Jacobs Liberty University students…
The First Presidential Debate: A War of Pretty Much Anything But Words
Policies and facial contortions aside, an overnight analysis of debate transcripts shows surprisingly few differences in the words…
Presidential Movies: A Flattery Scale
Last month’s Southside With You joins a long line of fawning narratives about American presidents — a list that offers…