Media Ownership as a Political Investment
The massive flow of money into politics has generated widespread concerns about its impact on political equality. Political campaigns’ increased…
The Peaceful Transfer of Power and Social Contract
Concentrating the legitimate use of organized violence, and entrusting its use to a single individual, is generally considered to be…
Apologize? Attack? How Governments Navigate International Law Violations
Earlier this month, the United States joined more than 40 other countries in announcing the coordination of war crimes investigations…
Constituents Ask Female Legislators to do More
We set out to answer a simple question: Do constituents ask women legislators to work on more issues? To find…
Do media frames of the opiod epidemic shape public support for treatment?
The opioid epidemic is one of the most pressing public health problems facing the United States. Drug overdose deaths are…
Which legislators are more effective lawmakers when there is no majority party? The answer may surprise you.
What explains legislative effectiveness in presidential systems where executives often lack majority support in the legislature? In most presidential democracies,…
The emergence of modern-day careers in Westminster systems
The three reform acts in the UK (in 1832, 1867, and 1884) are among the most consequential events in 19th…
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…
Do Pandemics Matter for Electoral Outcomes?
A defining feature of democracy is that voters reward or punish incumbents at the ballot box in response to the…
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…