Julia Azari
Political Science Went Public. American Democracy Got Worse.
What the last decade has shown us about polarization, leadership, and institutions.
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MISCHIEFS OF FACTION
Reflections on Parties and Their Place in Politics
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Seth Masket
- Sep 27, 2022
- 4 min
With or Without Parties?
Are we still better off with parties than without them? What we've learned about their vulnerabilities and dangers in the past decade.
Matthew Green
- Jun 14, 2022
- 4 min
The most powerful caucus in Congress?
When it was founded eight years ago, few expected the House Freedom Caucus to be as influential in American politics as it turned out to be.
Seth Masket
- Aug 24, 2021
- 3 min
What Future Presidents are Learning from Afghanistan
A future president would likely conclude that indefinite occupation will get you better press than withdrawal, even from an unpopular war.
The Staff
- Jul 26, 2021
- 3 min
The Limited Power of Trump’s Endorsements
The former president has begun endorsing favored Republicans in the 2022 elections, but evidence suggests that it may backfire.
The Staff
- Oct 22, 2020
- 5 min
The Comedic Stylings of Donald J. Trump
One of the remarkable aspects of Trump’s rhetorical style is that he thinks he’s funny. What explains Trump’s attempt at humor?
Matthew Green
- Sep 10, 2020
- 4 min
Want to take a shot at running for president? Try playing this board game.
1960: The Making of the President teaches some timeless lessons about modern campaign tactics and strategy.
Matthew Green
- Jul 22, 2020
- 4 min
Cheney versus the Freedom Caucus
The recent GOP brouhaha is indicative of how closely the House Freedom Caucus and its allies have tied themselves to Trump.
Seth Masket
- Jun 4, 2020
- 4 min
In Defense of (Good) Photo Ops
A good photo op has important symbolic value and can be empowering. Trump's Bible stunt was pretty much the opposite.
Matthew Green
- Jun 2, 2020
- 3 min
When D.C. Becomes a Political Prop
Trump’s odd photo-op underscores how most politicians see the nation’s capital: as a cheap political prop.
Matthew Green
- May 5, 2020
- 5 min
Is the Coronavirus a Threat to American Democracy?
Despite some alarmist headlines, there’s good reason to think American democracy will survive the pandemic.
Matthew Green
- Feb 5, 2020
- 3 min
Trump, Pelosi, and the Decline of Institutional Roles
Bad behavior at yesterday's State of the Union address signals a continuing decline in the respect that our leaders have for institutions.
Julia Azari
- Jan 29, 2020
- 5 min
Bernie Sanders is the logical successor to the Trump presidency
As the Iowa caucuses approach, there’s been lots of talk on the internet about whether Bernie Sanders can win. He’s gained support in the...
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