Oct 27, 2016
Since the 1970s, the religious right has been an important part of
the Republican coalition. This group, comprised mostly of
right-wing Christians, are characterized by their strong support of
socially conservative policies. Throughout this presidential
campaign, both candidates, especially Donald Trump, have
tested...
Oct 25, 2016
Who knew that the discharge petition—signed by members of the House
of Representatives to bring a bill from committee to the
floor—could be good material for a Tony Award-winning play and HBO
feature film? In this episode, Professors Julian Zelizer and Sam
Wang interview Robert Schenkkan whose play “All the...
Oct 20, 2016
Donald Trump has made it clear that if he loses on Nov. 8, it is
because the election was “rigged.” He has warned that there might
be widespread voter fraud that will favor Democrats. But does this
threat have any basis in reality? Or is the real threat new voter
identification laws that have the potential to...
Oct 13, 2016
While it may be hard to look away from the steel cage match between
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, it’s time to start looking "down
ticket,” as these congressional races could be one of the biggest
stories in the 2016 election. What happens in the House and
Senate races will ultimately shape and influence the...
Oct 6, 2016
Despite this year’s tense presidential debates, fierce political
battles and polarized atmosphere, it still comes down to one simple
act: marking your ballot. While it takes mere seconds, voting
remains at the heart of our democracy. But voting wasn’t always so
easy. The issue of voting rights in America has been...