When Incumbents Get a Free Ride
Fielding candidates in unfavorable districts might seem like a waste of precious resources to a party—and most of the time, it is—but it's also a responsibility.
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Don’t Believe the FBI’s Most Recent Hate Crime Statistics
Crimes targeting black and transgender Americans persist, but they are under-reported and under-recorded.
On the Need for Legislative Staff
Having a decent number of staffers available gives state legislators a better ability to make competent, independent decisions and to resist the influence of other actors.
It’s Hard Work Being Fair
An experiment suggests that some measure of selfishness is the default, and being fair takes self-control and mental effort.
The Role of Public Spaces After Tragedy
The urban environment functions as more than just a setting. It also gives meaning to demonstrations, like the one happening in Paris.
(Even More) Unintended Consequences of Police Use of Force
Mistrust and resentment may make arrestees more violent once they’re in prison.
Immigration Is Not Made Equal for Everyone
Getting into the United States is harder for Latin American immigrants, a new study finds.
Did the Ground Game Matter in the Colorado Senate Race?
The recent Colorado race raises questions about how Bannock Street Project tactics could hold up in future contests.
It’s Normal to Be Terrible at Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Research shows that we're pretty bad at following through.