November 26, 2025
Both mainstream European politicians and cultural conservatives have frequently voted to accommodate Putin. 
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November 26, 2025
Can the E.U. slow the corruption wave in Europe?
The European Union seems more willing to tackle corruption, but internal politics stand in the way.
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November 25, 2025
The political impact of Thanksgiving dinner
“Assimilative social influence” in action.
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How joy can bring Black voters to the polls
A new book shows that positive emotions can be a powerful political tool.
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November 21, 2025
The G20 line-up for this weekend is shrinking
Why did the U.S. boycott this global summit – and what happens now?
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What’s behind Panama’s mass protests?

The government has failed to address the broad range of grievances bringing people out on the streets.
- June 17, 2025
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Russia’s ‘Victory Frenzy‘ is another weapon against Ukraine

The Kremlin distorts World War II history to fuel domestic support for its war against Ukraine.
- May 8, 2025
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It’s 2025. Why doesn’t Congress reflect America’s population?

Solving a data problem changed how we think about representation.
- April 25, 2025
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Why the Kashmir attack could start another India-Pakistan crisis

India seeks to punish Pakistan for separatist violence.
- April 24, 2025
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Trump’s verbal attack on Zelenskyy was shocking – and predictable

In bullying Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, Trump showed his core beliefs.
- February 28, 2025
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The politics behind Marc Fogel’s release from a Russian prison

The Trump administration’s negotiations with Russia may signal a bigger shift in U.S. policy.
- February 15, 2025
- November 21, 2025
Epstein files see a release.
- May 14, 2025
Sarah Binder and John Sides talk budget politics in the latest episode of “Where’s Congress?”

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The new neo-royalist world order 🎧
Stacie Goddard and Abe Newman explain how cliques are ruling the world.
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November 19, 2025
White Democrats increasingly support Black candidates
The “Great Awokening” has electoral implications.
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November 18, 2025
Ugly campaigns hurt voter trust. Weak institutions make it worse.
New research on negative campaigning in Africa reveals what really undermines democracy.
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November 16, 2025
The week’s links
Home ownership, household incomes, five-string guitars, and more.
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November 13, 2025
Have our personal networks become more politically segregated?
New research looks at the consequences for political participation and political tolerance.
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November 12, 2025
Central Asian leaders forge new deals with Trump
Here’s what happened at this year’s C5+1 meeting.
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November 7, 2025
Nancy Pelosi, a master legislator and partisan warrior
A formidable member of Congress will step down next year.
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November 6, 2025
Japan’s new prime minister faces big foreign policy challenges
Can Sanae Takaichi keep Washington close – and navigate regional threats?
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From Colombia to Lebanon, LGBTQ advocates are helping build peace

Why including women and LGBTQ people can improve peacemaking.
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The Emancipation Proclamation did not end slavery. Here’s what did.

Two states – Delaware and Kentucky – still allowed slavery until the 13th Amendment was ratified in late 1865
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Does Trump need Congress’s approval to go to war with Iran?

That depends on whether Congress wants to try to stop him.
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Courts can be undermined in these 3 ways. This is how to protect them.

Courts are only as powerful as politicians – and the public – want.