According to the U.S. Census, Jesus Was White
Unfortunately for Megyn Kelly, considering he died 2,000 years ago, that classification doesn't make much sense.
Politics & Law
Is the Great Recession Creating a Generation of Democrats?
Research suggests it’s entirely possible.
This Government Shutdown Won't Be Our Last
Get used to government shutdowns. Serious budget problems are a common feature of large states in decline.
Tony Kushner, Optimist, Takes the Long View on Political Issues
The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Lincoln screenwriter is very aware of the problems we face as a society, but he has faith in the political process.
Does the President Have the Power to Convince Us of Anything?
Not really, no. So why, then, do we bother to listen to his speeches?
The Lives of Dictators’ Wives
The fancy clothes and charitable works aren't incidental: The dictator’s spouse is an important part of maintaining power.
Why Does Citizenship Matter? And Why Do We Keep Fighting About It?
How national affiliation became such an important part of our personal identity.
The Future for Carlos Danger: When Do Political Scandals Go Too Far?
His place in the polls continues to drop, but is there hope yet for Anthony Weiner? Research indicates that many politicians tainted by scandal get elected anyway.
America Has a Stadium Problem
Despite every number suggesting they shouldn't, why do American cities keep building sports stadiums funded with public money?
Can Haile Gebrselassie Become Ethiopia's Best Politician?
Arguably the greatest long-distance runner ever, Haile Gebrselassie is now aiming for a spot in Ethiopia's parliament.
Hey GOP: Mexican Immigrants Aren’t Necessarily Democrats
New research suggests Mexican immigrants in the U.S. are all over the political spectrum—and those on the right are more likely to vote.
Study: Texans Are the Least Politically-Engaged Americans
Texans are the least politically-engaged Americans.
10 Fascinating Things About State Politics You Probably Didn't Know
States place industrial plants near downwind borders to pass on environmental costs, state legislatures have stopped growing to keep up with population growth, and other lessons from the 13th annual State Politics and Policy Conference.
Trying to Fix Broken Economics
Enlightened economists are starting to recognize that their models must describe a world that is imperfect, unpredictable, and unstable.
Great White Hoax: Chael Sonnen, Racial Coding, and the UFC
How an average fighter used racially coded language to tap into some dark insecurities and rise through the ranks of the UFC.
Obama Wants the Sequester to Hurt
The Obama administration wants the sequester to hurt immediately so the public will clamor for its reversal. But will this gambit work? Probably not.
How Much Does Ideology Matter in Elections?
The outcome of the Obama-Romney race was pretty close to what the data had predicted.
On Moral Values, Liberals More Prone to Stereotype Than Conservatives
New research finds people on both sides of the ideological divide caricature the other, but those on the far left are the most guilty.
The Presidential Campaigns Didn't Really Matter
Why Obama and Romney could have called it quits after the convention
Please Give? Sure, So Long as My Guy Wins
New research suggests Americans give more to charity when a member of their political party is in the White House.