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?
“It’s the psychology, stupid.” What really decides elections?
The "rational choice" model alone doesn't account for voting behavior. So what does?
The Early American Origins of Political Terms
What does stump speech and pork barrel mean? A short lexicon of American political terms.