What Hillary Clinton’s Historic Nomination Means to Women
Inside a women’s history-themed DNC watch party.
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Are We Forever Trapped in Political Gridlock?
Searching for answers by talking to fictional politicians.
In Cleveland, the Conservative Movement Turned Its Back on Conservation
Buried inside its 2016 political platform, the Republican Party proposed an unprecedented attack on this country’s system of…
Foreign Interference in American Elections: the Founders’ View
A brief history, in light of Donald Trump’s most recent remarks. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Michael Vadon/Flickr) Donald…
Democracy Is Not Built on a Convention Stage
How local leaders are pushing for progress at the Democratic National Convention.
The Hungarian Candidate
On the 2014 campaign trail in Miskolc, Hungary, where politicians who fought for the poor Roma community were poor themselves.
Masculine Traits Look Good on Female Candidates
They make a woman running for office appear more confident, but also take a toll on likability. By…
Violence, Disability, and the Lessons of Sagamihara
The ableist attack on a residential center for people with disabilities highlights the violence that disabled people face…
How to Use Facebook to Increase Voter Turnout
Reluctant voters respond to social pressure. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Stephen Lam/Getty Images) Reasonable responses to the current…
‘This Is What Democracy Looks Like’
Disgruntled protestors search for hope amid a tumultuous start to the Democratic National Convention.