Conservatives Are More Likely to Feel Their Lives Have Meaning
Social conservatives in particular report experiencing a strong sense of purpose.
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Is the Future of the Democratic Party Bleak? It Depends Who You Ask.
We'll know in a few months whether Democratic leaders have lost control of their party.
When Henry Clay Led the #Resistance
To get a sense of the quandary facing the Democratic Party, look back two centuries, to the plight of the short-lived National Republican Party.
Is Trump Sabotaging the GOP’s Future?
A new analysis suggests the president is shrinking the Republican Party.
Republicans Vote for Candidates Who Look Republican
New research finds Democrats aren't similarly swayed by facial stereotypes, which could give the party an advantage.
Inside the Tax Bill’s $25 Billion Oil Company Bonanza
A Pacific Standard analysis shows the oil and gas industry is among the tax bill's greatest financial beneficiaries.
Republicans Agree the CDC Can Research Gun Violence
Rather than a full repeal of the Dickey Amendment, Republicans agree to include a provision in the spending bill to clarify that they never prohibited research on gun violence in the first place.
A Case for Keeping Primary Voting Confined to Party Members
Political parties at every level of government choose their nominees through primaries. That's the most important decision a party can make—and an organization's most important decisions should be made by members of that organization.
A Record Number of Members of the House Are Not Seeking Re-Election
Republican representatives make up more than half of those choosing to not seek re-election.
Here’s How a Responsible GOP Might Behave
For an alternate party response to an unsavory candidate's nomination, look to the actions taken by Colorado Republicans during the 2010 governor's race.