Party Time

At least, that's what the old heads want you to believe.

• By Katie Kilkenny

Other states are moving quickly to adopt reforms passed by California voters in 2010, but there may be unintended consequences.

• By Seth Masket

What does identifying as an independent tell us about how somebody will vote? As it turns out, not much. Research suggests this is a (surprisingly large) group that’s focused more on image than policy.

• By Eric Horowitz