Political Science

As 20 Democratic contenders face off this week, here's a look at some stories from our archives that offer insight into the format.

Timely new research reveals that, in televised debates, producers give some candidates a more favorable visual treatment than others—and in 2016, the big winner was Donald Trump.

New research suggests that environmental groups can persuade more people by focusing on a positive attitude toward climate action.

Sexism doesn't stop once a woman gets into the nation's highest office, according to new research.

Unlike men, they need to convince voters they can simultaneously fill the roles of homemaker and public official.

Want a content citizenry? Try allocating tax dollars to roads, parks, and libraries.

A Cornell University government scholar warns that false claims of voter fraud have dangerous long-term implications.

New research presents evidence of the long-term impact of direct action.

Political scientist David Faris argues that Tuesday's mid-terms were a clear repudiation of President Donald Trump and his party.

Political science professors are increasingly being forced to choose which form of inclusivity to prioritize. That decision will have a large impact on the face of higher education for decades to come.

In politics, individuality is overrated.

Donald Trump has upended our view of the presidency. Are there some conventions that are better off dead?

Trump is forcing academics to re-evaluate their roles as beacons of information.

Lessons from five years running a political science department that could apply to almost any job in management.

For a political scientist who cares about our system, it’s disheartening that a candidate can do pretty much everything in his power to disqualify himself from office and still be within a few percentage points of winning.

What exactly would a Donald Trump nomination mean for political science?

Think you can buy high office? Trump's about to prove you wrong.

The campaign can matter, and Hillary Clinton has already won the parts where it does.

We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.

We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.

We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.

Throughout the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our second-annual list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young people we predict will have an impact on the social, political, and economic issues we make it our mission to cover every day at Pacific Standard.

The brutal violence the Islamic State has used to control its territory is as much as part of its establishment of a state in Syria and Iraq as are the services it provides.

For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.