How Democrats Are Reshaping Their Party
Over the past year, the Democratic Unity Reform Commission has been trying to tackle the party's contentious nomination process. But who stands to benefit from any changes?
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Democratic Senators Call for Anti-Bullying Plan From Department of Education
The letter arrives as the White House is promoting First Lady Melania Trump's anti-bullying campaign for its "Week of Inclusion" event.
House Democrats Want to Force Trump Appointees to Disclose Industry Ties
A group of Democrats has crafted legislation intended to bring conflicts of interest from industry regulators under public scrutiny.
How to Improve the Primary Process? Make It Less Democratic.
It sounds counterintuitive—and would be a hard sell—but making the way the two major political parties nominate candidates less traditionally democratic could also make it more open to compromise and negotiation.
Picking a Primary by Mail—How's That Going to Work?
Next spring, expect political reformers to have all eyes on Colorado's unusual new open primary system to see if it causes more harm than good.
Is the Democrats' Economic Agenda Enough to Win Back the House in 2018?
Some of the ideas contained within the new policy agenda reflect the growing influence of the party's progressive wing.
Betsy DeVos Faces Pushback After Scaling Back Investigations Into Civil Rights Complaints
More than 30 "disappointed and alarmed" senators penned a letter chastising civil rights enforcement at the Department of Education.
Imagine There's No Majority
A new group aims to empower moderate politicians, but it's unclear how their success would affect government.
Why Voting Restrictions Have Yet to Lower Turnout
New research finds publicity about these laws mobilizes Democrats, counteracting their disenfranchising effect.
The Whiteness of Bernie Sanders' Supporters
Bernie Sanders' backers look like Barack Obama's eight years ago, with the notable absence of African Americans.
The Sharp Split in Congress Among Republicans
An analysis of political fundraising shows conservative House Republicans have less and less in common with their party’s leaders, whose donors sometimes more closely resemble those of Democrats.
Explaining the Outrage Against the DNC
One tendentious comment has left many calling for Debbie Wasserman Schultz's resignation.
Democrats and Republicans Are Full of It
If you ask a factual question about politics, expect different answers from Democrats and Republicans—but press them a bit harder, and they'll admit their ignorance.
Who Turned My Blue State Red?
Why poor areas vote for politicians who want to slash the safety net.
Can Democrats Keep the White House in 2016?
We'll see. The state of the economy will outweigh all other factors.
How Doomed Are the Democrats?
This isn't the first time a party's eulogy has been written prematurely.
(Mis)perceiving Political Polarization
The average American thinks Republican and Democratic voters are farther apart than they really are—and that's doesn't bode well.
An Atheist for President? God, No
New research finds Republicans and Democrats both link morality with religiosity in political candidates.
'Who Won?' Is the Worst Question to Ask About a Candidate Debate
Debates have many useful functions, but determining winners and losers is not one of them.
Ideologically Speaking, You Are What You Tweet
New research finds liberals and conservatives use distinctly different language in their Twitter messages.
Team Hillary and the Insurance Lobby
After insurers helped to torpedo Hillary Clinton’s 1993 health care reform, its lobby sought influence among Democrats through a new kind of Washington firm with ties to the Clintons.
Here's How We Can Stop Exaggerating Our Political Differences
New research finds getting people to consider their own internal conflicts softens their perceived differences with their political opponents.
Conservatives May Have More Self-Control
A strong belief in free will could give conservatives an edge over liberals when it comes to self-restraint.