Politics
Trump Supporters Are More Likely to Vote Than Trump Opponents
A new analysis suggests that Democrats should be worried about turnout in 2020.
Union Membership Boosts Political Knowledge
For less-educated Americans, belonging to a labor union is a good way of increasing one's understanding of the world of politics.
Viewfinder: President Donald Trump Arrives In Ireland Following U.K. State Visit
U.S. President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One alongside First Lady Melania Trump after arriving at Shannon airport on June 5th, 2019, in Shannon, Ireland.
Why Progressive Cities in Conservative States Are Losing Their Political Influence
State lawmakers are increasingly using tactics that suppress progressive legislation being passed in metropolitan areas.
Viewfinder: Pakistani Citizens Vote in the Country's National Elections
Supporters of Pakistan's cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan, head of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Movement for Justice) Party, celebrate on a street in Islamabad on July 25th, 2018.
Scott Pruitt Announces Clean Power Plan Repeal, Declares War on Coal 'Over'
The EPA begins the process to roll back a major Obama-era emissions rule, fulfilling one of Trump's main campaign promises.
The Congressional Bill That Puts Profit Over Public Health
The Regulatory Accountability Act would subject the rule-making process to red tape.
The Trump Administration Backs Away From Its Plan to Suspend the Transportation Greenhouse Gas Rule
Lawsuits by states and advocacy groups are effectively blocking some of the most egregious attacks on environmental regulations.
When Celebrities Get Political
Celebrity political activity has been quite common for a long time. But with an atypical entertainer in the White House, we're seeing something different today.
The Silencing of Hillary Clinton
Addressing the primary criticisms of Clinton's historic run for the presidency.
Trump and Democrats Reach Agreement on Debt Ceiling, Relief Aid
The deal is a blow for GOP congressional leaders.
Letters to a Young Blogger
For academics looking to play a larger public role, publishing online can be a useful counter to some of the downsides of scholarly writing.
Trump to Announce DACA Decision on Tuesday
Despite the president's hard-line stance on immigration, he has wavered on the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
The Siren Song of the Bipartisan Unity Ticket
While a unity ticket sounds exciting during a campaign, how exactly would governing work?
How California Lawmakers Inadvertently Perpetuated the State's Housing Crisis
A move to eliminate the state's re-development agencies in 2011 effectively wiped out billions in revenues that were earmarked for affordable housing. Now Jerry Brown is trying to amend that problem.
The Perils of Electing a Celebrity-in-Chief
Presidential historian Barbara Perry takes stock of Donald Trump, and assesses the long-term damage he is likely creating.
The Dangers of a Weakened President
Even if no one—inside or outside of the federal government—takes Donald Trump seriously, he could still cause a great deal of damage.
Trump Fires Chief Strategist Steve Bannon
Bannon has been on the outs with the Trump administration for some time.
Trump Disbands Advisory Councils as CEOs Resign
The resignations followed the president's controversial comments about the violence Charlottesville, Virginia.
Is Trump Making a Mistake by Furthering His Footprint in Latin America?
Analysts worry the White House's aggressive posturing will unwittingly boost Venezuela's embattled administration.
Trump's Nuclear Showdown With North Korea Is Decades in the Making
The biggest mistake the U.S. ever made was relying on human beings to keep the world from nuclear annihilation.
How Much Influence Does the Religious Right Have on Trump's White House?
Donald Trump has been courting conservative Christians hard since his campaign, but they don't appear to have influenced much policy.
What Trump Means When He Says 'Both Sides'
The president claims left-wing extremists are as violent as the alt-right. Does he have a point?
Guam Is Not a Game
If the people of Guam are always in the line of fire, the least the U.S. can do is to confer all rights to them as American citizens.