The Real Bias in the Media Coverage of Presidential Campaigns
Members of the media provide more scrutiny for candidates they expect to win—and they always have. By Seth…
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Meeting Trump Voters Where They Live: An Interview With Alexander Zaitchik
For his new book, Zaitchik approached supporters of the GOP presidential candidate at bars and on their porches — and…
Our Polarized Populace
More Americans are self-identifying as extremists. But polarization may be the result of focusing on a handful of…
A Clinton Adviser Weighs in on Society’s Stigma Against Those With Mental Illness
There’s been a lot of political movement lately toward improving services for Americans with mental illness. But does…
Support for Taxing the Rich Is Growing
And that’s the case among members of all political parties. By Martin Hart-Landsberg The top of a form…
It’s Time to Think Seriously About Our Democracy
Recent developments, like the rise of Donald Trump, suggest that we shouldn’t take our beloved democratic systems for…
Can Fact-Checking Take Down Demagoguery?
Maine Governor Paul LePage has been making outlandish accusations against the black community. The American Civil Liberties Union is calling his bluff — by asking to see his files.
Shameless Pandering or Good Representation?
Colorado’s Mike Coffman as a case study in how to appeal to voters. By Seth Masket Mike Coffman…
The Military as Re-Alignment Test Case
Why the military might prove a perfect petri dish in which to watch voters and parties re-align during…
Unpaid and Unpartisan
Unpaid work is an issue both political parties can claim — but only if they start talking about it. By…