The Policy Consequences of Partisan Gerrymandering
New research finds the issue of how legislative districts are drawn, currently being considered by the Supreme Court, is far from academic.
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Whither Proposition 13?
A recent California Supreme Court decision could be a major blow to the state's 1978 tax revolt.
What’s Behind the Rising Popularity of Germany’s Far Right?
The recent electoral success of the ultra-conservative AfD has experts trying to discover what's behind the shift to the right.
Liberals Aren’t as Divided as They Think
New research finds that, on public-policy issues, they enjoy a stronger consensus than conservatives.
How Leisure Time Transformed Society and Politics
With their newfound spare time in the post-war era, many Americans joined clubs and started attending meetings that rapidly changed political parties in the United States.
In California, the Possibility of an Historic Election Could Spike Turnout Among Latino and Asian-American Voters in 2018
2018 might be the year the state's voters—and political leadership—reflect just how much its population has changed.
Price’s Firing Isn’t About ‘Draining the Swamp.’ It’s About Embarrassing Trump
It was Price's hypocrisy—not his malfeasance—that did him in.
Tom Price to Reimburse Taxpayers $52,000 for Private Jet Travel
President Trump said Wednesday he was not pleased with Price's use of taxpayer money.
Trump Frames Tax Plan as Historic Win for the Middle Class
Trump's tax plan includes cuts for the wealthiest Americans.
Senate Won’t Vote on Graham-Cassidy
It's unclear if this spells the end of the GOP's efforts to repeal Obamacare.