Third Parties: The Avant-Garde of Change
While they may not have what it takes to win the White House, third parties have been responsible for putting up many of the road signs to future policy directions.
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Website Demystifies Redistricting
One Loyola Law School educator's redistricting website offers a melting pot of useful information about the practice for all Americans.
Hidden Patterns in Presidential Voting
In predicting presidential voting in the United States, don't sweat the small stuff, political scientist Nathan Collins explains to Curiouser & Curiouser host Jai Ranganathan.
Following the Money a Year After Citizens United
Observers thought heaps of anonymous cash would flood U.S. campaign coffers after the controversial Supreme Court decision. They were right.
How Much Am I Bid on This Donkey (or Elephant)?
Asked what they would pay to guarantee representation in Congress by one party of another, a majority says not a red (or blue) cent.
Reversing the Ebbing Tide of Elected Women
After seeing female participation as candidates stagnate over 30 years, a new initiative from Rutgers University tries to draw more women into politics.
This Really Is the Worst Election Ever
The Wesleyan Media Project has studied the glut of U.S. midterm congressional TV ads and determined we've set a new low in negativity — and perhaps a new high in information.
The Psychological Seesaw of God and Country
New research suggests that when faith in government decreases, belief in an all-powerful deity rises.
How Truthy is the Twitter Torrent?
Just in time for midterms, cyber-epidemiologists create a tool to examine the questionable memes making the rounds on Twitter.
How Polling Places Can Affect Your Vote
Researchers argue the physical location of the polls not only affects how many people vote; it may also influence last-minute decisions regarding which box to mark or lever to pull.