Oversight
Conspiracy Theories Are Dangerous Even if Very Few People Believe Them
Worrying about how many people believe false ideas misses the real danger – that people are influenced by them whether they believe them or not.
Defense
Study Gauges Americans’ Views on Military Intervention
The United States public prefers when the country works with other military powers, protects civilians, and resolves conflict peacefully, research on military intervention finds.
Management
Americans Think They Know a Lot about Politics – and It’s Bad for Democracy that They’re so Often Wrong in Their Confidence
Many Americans think they know much more about politics than they really do. That overconfidence can thwart democratic politics.
Oversight
Sounding the Alarm on Extremism, Biden Says ‘MAGA Republicans’ Pose Threat to Democracy
Thursday’s speech marks Biden’s second visit to Pennsylvania — a battleground state with high-stakes elections this fall — in the past week
Oversight
Prosecuting a President Is Divisive and Sometimes Destabilizing – Here’s Why Many Countries Do It Anyway
Both sweeping immunity and overzealous prosecutions of former leaders can undermine democracy. But such prosecutions pose different risks for older democracies like the U.S. than in younger ones.
Management
A Deep Dive Into the Widening Mortality Gap Across the Political Aisle
New research examines how an area’s political environment can affect its mortality rate.
Management
Americans May Forgive Lies from Their Party’s Politicians
Americans are more forgiving of lies when they come from politicians in their own party, research finds.
Management
Why Retiring from Politics is More Complicated for Women
Women in politics, including Sen. Dianne Feinstein, face unique challenges when it comes to aging and family life.
Management
Scientists Identify the Missing Ingredient for Climate Action: Political Will
The IPCC's latest report finally recognizes the social barriers to climate action.
Management
All American Presidents Have Lied – the Question Is Why and When
A political philosopher argues that while all American presidents may lie, those who appear to lie for the public good are often celebrated.
Oversight
How America’s Partisan Divide Over Pandemic Responses Played Out in the States
States led by Republican governors generally had higher COVID-19 case and death rates in 2020.
Oversight
It’s not Just Trump – Presidents and Politicians Have Long Shredded Etiquette
'Mind your manners' isn't just something your mother told you. Manners – and civility – are an essential component of how things get done in government, and the Founding Fathers knew it.
Management
Talking Politics in 2021: Lessons on Humility and Truth-Seeking from Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin spoke and wrote in ways that, if taken up now, could begin to erode the polarization of the current era.
Management
If Trump Refuses to Accept Defeat in November, the Republic Will Survive Intact, as It Has 5 out of 6 Times in the Past
Five of the six contested presidential elections in U.S. history were resolved and the country moved on -- one ended in civil war. What will happen if the upcoming election is contested?
Management
Most U.S. Voters Value Party Over Democracy
Only 3.5% of US voters would cast ballots against their preferred candidates as punishment for undemocratic behavior, a new study shows.
Management
The Bush-Gore Recount Is an Omen for 2020
An oral history of the craziest presidential election in modern history
Management
The Marijuana Superweapon Biden Refuses to Use
Legalizing marijuana is extremely popular. So why won’t Joe Biden embrace the idea?
Oversight
Will COVID-19 Disrupt Election Day 2020?
What if the nation is in the midst of another COVID-19 shutdown come Election Day in November? An expert weighs in.
Oversight
Belief in Democracy Dropped after Trump Impeachment
A new survey of experts and average Americans shows a decline in perceptions of the health of U.S. democracy around the time of President Trump's impeachment.
Defense
Think the U.S. is More Polarized Than Ever? You Don’t Know History
A growing chorus of people say the U.S. has never been so politically divided. A Civil War historian reminds readers that there was once a far more divided time.
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