H.L. Mencken at the Convention
“A convention was to him the arrival of a circus to a country lad.” By Danny Heitman A…
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Why Recent Violence Is Unlikely to Increase Support for Donald Trump
Fear tends to drive voters to the right, but, especially this year, the equation is more complicated. By…
The Long-Lasting Impact of Bernie Sanders’ Political Revolution
How the Vermont senator, who conceded the Democratic primary on Tuesday morning, changed the presidential race—and his own…
It Doesn’t Matter Where We Hold the Two Big Political Conventions
Conventions have an economic value for the cities that host them, but they don’t change how residents vote.…
Why Can’t We Just Vote Online?
In order to address threats from malware, spyware, ransomware, mirror sites, and DoS attacks, the ideal system’s design…
The Next Abortion Fight
Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Texas legislation requiring admitting privileges for abortion doctors at local hospitals,…
Your Political Party May Finally Be Far More Important to Voters Than Your Gender
A popular narrative says gender plays a starring role in candidates’ success. A new study suggests otherwise. By…
It’s Mostly White People Taking Part in California Politics
A new report highlights the ongoing racial disparities in voting and other forms of political participation. By Nathan…
The Alluring Look of a Like-Minded Liberal
Beauty is in the eye of the (politically partisan) beholder. By Tom Jacobs Fans of Democratic presidential candidate…
Young Voters Aren’t Crazy — They’re Just Socialists
Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump is such a child of a man, it’s surprising he doesn’t enjoy more…