‘Childless cat ladies’ is a political catchphrase that doesn’t match reality − Democrats and Republicans have similar demographics and experiences when it comes to parenthood
Republicans and Democrats tend to have children at around the same rates and ages and to view parenthood in a similar way.iStock / Getty Images PlusRepublican vice presidential candidate JD Vance infa...
Laurel Elder, Professor of Political Science, Hartwick College
On crime and justice, Trump and Harris records differ widely
Though crime and criminal justice policy are central issues in many elections, that’s not true in 2024. Surveys show that relatively few American voters rank crime as their most important concer...
Austin Sarat, William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science, Amherst College
People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, US census surveys show − sm…
Hurricane Helene flooded homes with water and mud in Marshall, N.C. Many people will be out of their…
This course explores the history of contested presidential elections
The 2000 election featuring George W. Bush and Al Gore was ultimately decided by the Supreme Court.T…
How dogs were implicated during the Salem witch trials
An illustration of a court scene during the late-17th century witch trials in Salem, Mass.Christine_…
Candidate experience matters in elections, but not the way you think
Previously holding political office is an obvious advantage for candidates seeking votes. SDI Produc…