Seth MasketJul 7, 20203 minThe Supreme Court reminded us that the Electoral College doesn't deliberateThe Court's decision makes clear that the Electoral College doesn't deliberate - it exists to give some states a representational advantage
Matthew GreenJul 6, 20204 minWhat Molly Ball’s new book teaches us about leadership in CongressThe latest biography of Speaker Nancy Pelosi offers some sharp insights into her political career and how power is exercised in Congress.
Seth MasketJul 1, 20203 minSurprise, the better-known candidate with more money and party backing won despite gaffesHickenlooper had the edge on the fundamentals, but Romanoff was the better campaigner. Guess which mattered more.
The StaffJun 30, 20206 minHow Covid-19 Lockdowns Contributed to Black Lives Matter ProtestsThe Black Lives Matter protests in June show that having time off work is one of the most important resources for social movements.
Julia AzariJun 25, 20208 minWhat would a Biden era be like? Recent protests give us some ideas.I didn’t know when I wrote my Super Tuesday blog post on March 4 that I was in the last week of a normal, pre-pandemic world. I wrote the...
The StaffJun 23, 20205 minBiden’s VP Selection is Unlikely to Have Much of an Effect on the Dynamics of the RaceShould Joe Biden choose Kamala Harris or Elizabeth Warren as his VP? New polling suggests neither has a strong effect on voters' choices.
The StaffJun 8, 20204 minDoes protesters' dissatisfaction with democracy explain willingness to use violence?By Michael Heaney Within days of the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers on May 25, 2020, peaceful protests – as well a...
The StaffJun 8, 20202 minWhat's a Proportional Police Response? It Depends on Who's WatchingIt turns out that white people and black people have different views about what's an appropriate police response to disruptive protest.
Seth MasketJun 4, 20204 minIn Defense of (Good) Photo OpsA good photo op has important symbolic value and can be empowering. Trump's Bible stunt was pretty much the opposite.
Matthew GreenJun 2, 20203 minWhen D.C. Becomes a Political PropTrump’s odd photo-op underscores how most politicians see the nation’s capital: as a cheap political prop.
The StaffJun 2, 20204 minAmericans Are Taking Collective Action on Both Sides of COVID-related PoliciesBy Michael T. Heaney If you have followed recent news stories about protests seeking to end COVID-related stay-at-home orders – particula...
Jennifer N. VictorMay 31, 20205 minDemocracy is an individual traitAs unrest in America’s cities grows in response to overwhelming injustices, along with the devastating scourge of pandemic disease that h...
The StaffMay 22, 20204 minTo Crack Down on Dissent in Hong Kong, Beijing is Sidelining Local Democratic InstitutionsThe COVID-19 crisis presents challenges for transnational allies to remain vigilant against encroaching threats in Hong Kong.
Seth MasketMay 18, 20205 minParties pick Vice Presidents, and they're not bad at itThe VP nominee process looks a lot like the one party reformers have been pushing for the presidency
Matthew GreenMay 15, 20204 minRally (Mostly) ‘Round the (State) FlagNot all U.S. governors are getting pandemic-related boosts in public support.
The StaffMay 11, 20205 minDemocrats, Republicans Agree on the Science, Disagree on the Politics of Covid-19A recent survey shows bipartisan support for social distancing, but some important partisan splits on other issues related to the pandemic.
Julia AzariMay 8, 20205 minThe Trump presidency thrives on norms The administration that run on a message of disruption, yet has unfailingly maintained power arrangements.
Matthew GreenMay 5, 20205 minIs the Coronavirus a Threat to American Democracy? Despite some alarmist headlines, there’s good reason to think American democracy will survive the pandemic.
The StaffMay 1, 202010 minThe Extremely Visible Primary for the Vice Presidential Nomination Azari and Masket look at an unusually public campaign for the vice presidential slot and what that tells us about parties.
Seth MasketApr 22, 20204 minIt's about the fundamentals, whatever those will beWe can be confident voters will hold Trump accountable for the fundamentals. We just don't know what those fundamentals are yet.
