Can International Organizations Constrain States?
Can states “shop” between international organizations to secure more favorable deals from them, and if so, when? These questions are…
Author: Luisa Wilmerstaedt
Not in My Backyard? Wind Power Benefits Pro-Renewables Democrats in Congress
Accelerating the adoption of renewable energy is vital for the fight against climate change. But domestic political support for transitioning…
How wartime legacies can undermine democratic quality after civil war
Elections are cornerstones for societies transitioning from civil war to democracy. The success or failure of these elections is shaped…
Shifiting Public Opinion, But Not Mobilizing Americans: The importance of Municipal Policing Practices
The Black Lives Matter Movement is officially more than a decade old. In its longevity, it has proven itself an…
Why doesn´t Congress preempt the president´s unilateral policies?
When is policy made unilaterally rather than legislatively? Previous work focuses on the president’s so-called “first-mover advantage”, by which the…
Increasing the minimum wage also increases voting by affected workers
States across the US have increased their minimum wage rates in the past few years, yielding pay increases for workers…
Both Thatcher and Engels believed homeownership created bourgeois. Were they right?
Homeownership is often thought to be a life-changing event. Becoming a homeowner influences where one lives, who they interact with,…
Which Brokers Do Parties Pay?
Parties often rely on grassroots party activists, or brokers, to win or sustain the support of voters. A burgeoning literature…
Direct Primaries and Candidate Newspaper Advertising
Eras of American politics are often characterized as being either “party-centered” or “candidate-centered.” While observers today lament the modern combination…
Aid donors can aid peace, but can they help stop a return to war?
International aid donors give the majority of their humanitarian and development aid to countries facing civil war. Donors aim to…