The Battle Over Conservatism
It is not an exaggeration to say that conservatism is experiencing a civil war in the Trump era, with William F. Buckley on one side and Sean Hannity on the other.
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How Jerry Brown Is Trying to Thread the Needle on Climate Change
For Governor Brown, Monday's vote on the Cap-and-Trade Program goes way beyond California.
Flush With Timber Money, Congressman Works to Loosen Forest Protections
Representative Bruce Westerman has received more than $100,000 in timber industry campaign donations. Now, he is pushing a bill that relaxes environmental regulations on the same industry.
Republicans Now View Banks More Favorably Than the Media or Universities
The partisan divide between Republicans' and Democrats' views of national institutions such as churches, universities, and the news media is rapidly growing.
How to Chair a University Department and Not Be Terrible at It
Lessons from five years running a political science department that could apply to almost any job in management.
These Charts Help Explain NRA Politics
Members of the National Rifle Association show different gun habits and policy views than other gun owners, including those of the same party affiliation.
Female Reporters Are Being Turned Away From the House of Representatives for Wearing Sleeveless Tops
One female reporter was prevented from entering the Speaker's Lobby because her shoulders weren't covered.
Why I Won’t Raise My Son in Illinois
Toxic state politics and entrenched big institutions means the state's a bad place to raise a child with Down syndrome.
Should We Child-Proof the Presidency?
Trump's Twitter feed has some calling for a ban on the president's use of social media, but that—and other restrictions—could set a dangerous precedent.
House Committee Passes Defense Policy Bill With Climate Change Amendment
Tucked into the bill is an amendment requiring the Pentagon to assess the effects of climate change on military installations over the next 20 years.