What the Decline of Partisanship Would Look Like
Our current Republican-Democrat divide is so durable because it lines up with the conservative-liberal divide. To undermine that would require a major shift in today's ideological coalitions.
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Don’t Fear the Zombie Candidates
Money, even lots of it, isn't enough to win a presidential nomination if party insiders want someone else.
Why Do Scandals Destroy Some Politicians but Not Others?
We've seen some careers ended, and others accelerated. What does the research have to say about who is ruined by a scandal and who isn't?
How Recent Immigration Complicates Our Racial Justice Policies
As greater numbers of non-white immigrants enter the country, our racial justice policies are leaving behind longstanding racial minority populations.
Greening Government Procurement: Turning Uncle Sam Into an Eco-Friendly Consumer
Seeking the environmental “hot spots” in $600 billion of government purchases.
Why Make Stuff Up? The Incredible Demand on Campaign Reporters to Keep Things Interesting
Will the recent incorporation of some working political scientists into legacy media outlets help curb the use of misleading headlines and made-up stories of momentum in campaign coverage?
Could We Moderate Our Politics With Instant Runoffs?
An alternate voting system being tested in several cities around the world could have some surprising long-term effects.
It’s OK to Pressure Ginsburg and Breyer to Retire From the Supreme Court
Retirement is just one more public action by a working politician for which an active constituency should have a say.
Understanding a Politician’s Motives: Why Did Jan Brewer Veto SB 1062 in Arizona?
A politician's true ideological position, however unknowable that may be for an outsider, is an important consideration when attempting to determine motive. But it's not the only consideration.
How to Implement a Policy You Hate: Lessons From the Legalization of Marijuana
In Colorado, voters very clearly articulated a position, and the government was compelled to follow through with it—like it or not. Is this an example of democracy at its best?