May 10, 2024
What we’re reading this Mother’s Day weekend
A crowd-sourced list of scholarly works on politics and motherhood.
May 8, 2024
Why the media struggle to cover threats to democracy
Framing election denial as a danger may violate journalistic norms.
May 7, 2024
Good To Know: The Eurovision Song Contest
Why Eurovision is a model of the best and worst of international cooperation.
May 7, 2024
Despite Africa’s digital media boom, huge access gaps persist
Lack of internet access leaves many without information on economic opportunities, health, and education.
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What you need to know about India’s elections
Catch up on “rogue operatives,” campaign finance schemes, and concerns about India’s democracy.
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In 2024, political violence against Black women is a big threat
Women’s History Month is good time to thank our Black women in office – and keep them safe.
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How a shift to the right in June elections may stifle EU climate ambitions 🎧
A conversation with Simon Hix about the causes and consequences of the expected sharp right turn in the upcoming European Parliament elections
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New findings from the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey
New state-level bills targeting transgender, nonbinary, and intersex Americans add to these individuals' concerns.
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Right-wing populist parties have risen. Populism hasn’t.
The success of these parties isn’t about a surge in populist sentiments.
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Iowa showed how Trump has redefined conservatism
Trump performed much better among “very conservative” caucus voters than he did in 2016.
John Sides and Michael Tesler talk about what to expect leading up to the Nov. 5 vote.
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May 6, 2024
Good to Know: Public backlash
It’s important to understand the role – and risk – of backlash in today’s politics.
May 3, 2024
Kristi Noem really underestimated the bipartisan love for dogs
Our furry friends are something that even Republicans and Democrats can agree on.
May 2, 2024
What Biden’s new Title IX rules will and won’t do
The rules seek to protect transgender students, but won't help transgender athletes.
May 1, 2024
The surprising increase in child labor law violations
In some states, conservative lawmakers are easing the rules designed to protect younger workers.
May 1, 2024
The questionable politics behind Biden’s student loan debt relief
Enacting policies that benefit people doesn’t necessarily earn their vote.
April 30, 2024
Good Playlist: Taylor Swift embraces her political power ▶️
Tune in for insights and inspiration on gender and feminist politics, and much more.
April 29, 2024
Don’t call it a “coup epidemic” in Africa 🎧
Experts unpack Africa's recent coups and democratic resilience.
April 26, 2024
Using riot police to break up peaceful protest is becoming common
In recent years, authorities have rolled back policies designed to manage protests peacefully.
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How foreign influence efforts are targeting journalists
Disinformation efforts in 2020 became even more complex.
Nativism isn’t why Republicans became so opposed to immigration
With globalization, business no longer needs to lobby as strongly for immigrant labor.
