Democracy Erodes Through Policy and Culture
From gerrymandered districts and restrictive voting laws to declining press freedom and violence against journalists, the health of a democracy depends as much on civic norms as constitutional rules.
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The Domino Effect of the Iran War
Modern life has been quietly routed through a 21-mile strait in ways that were never visible until they broke. Now, industries from healthcare to the green energy transition itself are suffering.
Your city spends 4x more on education than on any other program
Education dominates city budgets on average, but where you live, city demographics, and who controls your state government all shape how much your city actually spends.
How Congress Changes Over Time
The Speaker of the House Drama is a Reminder that Congress is Persistent in its Endeavors for Internal Transformation
How Americans Feel About Impeachment
Americans' distrust the Oversight Committee's ability to provide a fair inquiry
Attitudes Towards Labor Unions have Warmed Since 2008
Biden's decision to join the picket lines with the UAW has little to no downside
A Brief Look-Back on Government Shutdowns
Unless Congress passes a budget by midnight on October 1st, the U.S. government will face its fourth shutdown in ten years
An Early Look at the 2024 Presidential Election
Biden loses support among his young 2020 voters
Millennials: Steadfast Liberals
Ideology Across American Generations
Americans are Not as Polarized as We Think
Americans agree on social and economic policy more often than is assumed