Category: JOP Blogpost

Elections are cornerstones for societies transitioning from civil war to democracy. The success or failure of these elections is shaped…

The Black Lives Matter Movement is officially more than a decade old. In its longevity, it has proven itself an…

Effective lawmakers are the workhorses of the U.S. Congress, but does this legislative effort translate into electoral success? That is,…

When is policy made unilaterally rather than legislatively? Previous work focuses on the president’s so-called “first-mover advantage”, by which the…

Political theorists have a number of different tools in their methodological toolkits. A great deal of political theorising is done…

States across the US have increased their minimum wage rates in the past few years, yielding pay increases for workers…

Homeownership is often thought to be a life-changing event. Becoming a homeowner influences where one lives, who they interact with,…

Parties often rely on grassroots party activists, or brokers, to win or sustain the support of voters. A burgeoning literature…

Eras of American politics are often characterized as being either “party-centered” or “candidate-centered.” While observers today lament the modern combination…

Some of the most contested, passionate, and often violent political conflicts often concern issues that have no apparent tangible value…