Has the Famous Populist “Cross of Gold” Speech Been Unfairly Tarred by Anti-Semitism?
July 9 marks the 120th anniversary of Populist leader William Jennings Bryan’s famous "Cross of Gold" speech at the 1896 Democratic National Convention.
The Significance of Shirley Chisholm’s Presidential Campaign
Shirley Chisholm: the first black female U.S. Representative, first black major-party candidate for President, and the first Democratic Party woman to run.
Free Love and the First Female Presidential Nominee
Victoria Woodhull who was known to her enemies as "Mrs. Satan," was the first woman to run for president of the United States.
Who Are the Independent Voters?
The voting patterns of actual independents have long been a topic of study. Who are they, and how do they actually vote?
On Men and Women’s Public Speech
What we call “eloquence” in public speech is, essentially, code for values associated with masculinity.
How @realDonaldTrump Won the Anxiety Voter
Donald Trump’s evil genius lies in using the unique capacities of online communication to fuel and ignite anxiety, fueling authoritarian sentiments.
Looks Matter, Even in Politics
Research suggests that a candidate's looks play an integral part in whether they are electable or not.
The Golden Age of Political Cartoons
Does it sometimes seem as if our political culture is a political cartoon?
How Important is the New Hampshire Primary Anyway?
Once considered essential, winning the New Hampshire primary is no longer indicative of who will become the next President.
Is Negative Political Campaigning Really So Bad?
The conventional wisdom about negative political campaigning is that it's ugly and destructive. But is it effective?