How Mitch McConnell Helped Shape the Future of the Supreme Court
The Republican senator has made it his primary goal to help the GOP continue winning elections, and by laying the groundwork for the Trump presidency, he's done just that.
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The Right-Wing Plot to Take Over Student Governments
American conservatives keep attacking left-wing academics for what the right wing is actually doing.
Breaking Down the Ramifications of the Congressional Budget Deal
The latest deal, once again, kicked longstanding budget issues down the road, and puts more pressure on future generations.
National Labor Relations Board Member Appointed by Trump Faces Ethics Questions
William Emanuel has made decisions on NLRB cases that set beneficial precedents for clients represented by his previous employer.
Government Headed for Shutdown
Barring any new deal in the next hour, the federal government will officially shut down and cease non-essential functions at 12:01 a.m.
Senator Dianne Feinstein Releases Transcript of Interview With Firm Behind Controversial Dossier
"The only way to set the record straight is to make the transcript public," Feinstein said in a statement.
GOP Tax Plan Would Cut Precious Resources for College Students
Paying for an education is already a difficult, if not impossible, task for many students. The republican tax bill won't provide any relief.
Despite Campaign Promises, Republican Tax Legislation Avoids Closing a Major Loophole
President Trump promised that he would end the carried interest loophole, but the most recent Republican tax reform bill leaves it intact.
Picking a Primary by Mail—How's That Going to Work?
Next spring, expect political reformers to have all eyes on Colorado's unusual new open primary system to see if it causes more harm than good.
Is Mitch McConnell Any Good at His Job?
Conservative coalitions tend to define themselves in terms of negative power, but stopping legislation is far easier than passing it.
The Battle Between Republicans and the CBO Is Heating Up
Eight former CBO directors have some harsh words for Republicans.
Republicans Now View Banks More Favorably Than the Media or Universities
The partisan divide between Republicans' and Democrats' views of national institutions such as churches, universities, and the news media is rapidly growing.
Imagine There's No Majority
A new group aims to empower moderate politicians, but it's unclear how their success would affect government.
What to Know About the GOP's Financial Reform Bill
House Republicans have passed their answer to 2010's Dodd-Frank Act, and it's poised to slash the financial protections offered to consumers in the wake of the Great Recession.
Ebola Fears Helped the GOP in 2014 Election
The threat of disease made red states redder.
Donald Trump's Long Lean to the Right
His push toward right-wing extremism didn't begin with the election.
Why Conservatives Prefer Nouns
Researchers link social conservatism with grammatical preferences that foster feelings of stability and predictability.
A Failed Theory or a Failed Republican Party?
What exactly would a Donald Trump nomination mean for political science?
The Sharp Split in Congress Among Republicans
An analysis of political fundraising shows conservative House Republicans have less and less in common with their party’s leaders, whose donors sometimes more closely resemble those of Democrats.
Live-Blogging the GOP Presidential Debate
Political scientists Julia Azari and Seth Masket are on hand to weigh in on the Republican showdown.
Is Federalism the Answer to Poverty in America?
Republicans want to give states more control over education, health care, welfare, and, well, everything.
Democrats and Republicans Are Full of It
If you ask a factual question about politics, expect different answers from Democrats and Republicans—but press them a bit harder, and they'll admit their ignorance.
The Looming Republican Meltdown
Donald Trump stands to do real damage to the GOP in the coming year, and the party has little power to prevent it.