The U.S. Census and Politics
The US national census has always been political, and has a large part to play in determining political representation and power.
What Does the Vice President Do?
Even the people with the job used to disparage the Vice Presidency. That's changed in the modern era.
Hillary Clinton: Women’s Rights Are Human Rights
Welcome to a new series that brings you original content from individuals in the news.
The Birth of the “Policed Society”
Over the course of the nineteenth century policing became increasingly professionalized.
Populism for Beginners
If the appeal of Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, and Brexit can all be described as "populist," then what is populism?
Party Conventions and the Political Amateur
As the Republican and Democratic party conventions approach, many wonder which way the "political amateur" delegates will vote.
Why Do They Build Party Platforms, Anyway?
What is the point of the party platforms unveiled at political conventions?
Do Terrorists Ever Win?
Surveying the purported objectives of 28 international terrorist groups and determining whether these groups achieved their aims.
Publishing the Presidents
President Obama made news for being the first President to publish a scholarly article while in office. Many past Presidents can be found in JSTOR.
Do You Know Fascism When You See It?
It may seem obvious, but a generic definition of fascism has been hard to pin down.