Bernie Sanders Says His Campaign’s New Sexual Misconduct Policy Is the ‘Gold Standard’
Here's what experts say about best practices to prevent sexual harassment on the campaign trail.
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Viewfinder: The Thai Prime Minister Visits a Construction Site Ahead of Elections
Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha visits the construction site for the Bang Sue Central Station, the site of Bangkok's new railway transport hub, on March 20th, 2019, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Viewfinder: Campaigning in Brazil’s Presidential Election
Brazilian presidential candidate for the Democratic Labour Party, Ciro Gomes, campaigns in downtown Sao Paulo, Brazil, on September 4th, 2018, ahead of the October 7th national election.
Black Candidates Are Punished for Ambiguous Rhetoric
New research finds studied slipperiness on the issues can help candidates for office—depending on their race.
What’s With All the Candidates?
There are a number of peculiar factors operating in today's political environment that have had the effect of boosting interest in running for office. But at what cost?
Political Campaigns Persuade Few—If Any—Voters
New research suggests they can mobilize partisans, but very seldom change minds.
The People Who Finance Political Campaigns
Those who donate to campaigns are very different from the average voter.
Five Studies: The Political Power of Going Negative
The most negative advertisements can also be the most informative—and Twitter is empowering female candidates to be more aggressive.
The Political Power of a Negative Campaign
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
When Campaign Volunteers Do More Harm Than Good
Volunteers often don't look or sound like the people they're trying to win over, and that can be costly.