In Cleveland, the Conservative Movement Turned Its Back on Conservation
Buried inside its 2016 political platform, the Republican Party proposed an unprecedented attack on this country’s system of…
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Director James Cameron’s Latest Tearjerker Is About Climate Change
In his new short film, released specifically for the Democratic National Convention, the director of Avatar appeals to heartstrings, rather than reason.
Foreign Interference in American Elections: the Founders’ View
A brief history, in light of Donald Trump’s most recent remarks. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Michael Vadon/Flickr) Donald…
Democracy Is Not Built on a Convention Stage
How local leaders are pushing for progress at the Democratic National Convention.
Masculine Traits Look Good on Female Candidates
They make a woman running for office appear more confident, but also take a toll on likability. By…
How to Use Facebook to Increase Voter Turnout
Reluctant voters respond to social pressure. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Stephen Lam/Getty Images) Reasonable responses to the current…
‘This Is What Democracy Looks Like’
Disgruntled protestors search for hope amid a tumultuous start to the Democratic National Convention.
The Best Reporting on Tim Kaine
Through accountability stories and other in-depth reports, we took a look back at the career of the Virginia…
Was the System Rigged for Hillary Clinton?
New WikiLeaks revelations show some Democratic National Committee staffers favored Clinton’s campaign to that of her early rivals,…
Fact-Checking the Crime Statistics in Donald Trump’s Convention Speech
The Republican presidential candidate emphasizes an uptick in violent crime—and overlooks some basic facts about crime rates in…