MISCHIEFS OF FACTION

What the last decade has shown us about polarization, leadership, and institutions.

Are we still better off with parties than without them? What we've learned about their vulnerabilities and dangers in the past decade.

When it was founded eight years ago, few expected the House Freedom Caucus to be as influential in American politics as it turned out to be.

A future president would likely conclude that indefinite occupation will get you better press than withdrawal, even from an unpopular war.

The former president has begun endorsing favored Republicans in the 2022 elections, but evidence suggests that it may backfire.

One of the remarkable aspects of Trump’s rhetorical style is that he thinks he’s funny. What explains Trump’s attempt at humor?

1960: The Making of the President teaches some timeless lessons about modern campaign tactics and strategy.

The recent GOP brouhaha is indicative of how closely the House Freedom Caucus and its allies have tied themselves to Trump.

A good photo op has important symbolic value and can be empowering. Trump's Bible stunt was pretty much the opposite.

Trump’s odd photo-op underscores how most politicians see the nation’s capital: as a cheap political prop.

Despite some alarmist headlines, there’s good reason to think American democracy will survive the pandemic.

Bad behavior at yesterday's State of the Union address signals a continuing decline in the respect that our leaders have for institutions.

As the Iowa caucuses approach, there’s been lots of talk on the internet about whether Bernie Sanders can win. He’s gained support in the...