How Expansive Mail-in Voting Policies and an Efficient U.S. Postal Service Increase Voter Turnout
A recent study shows how pro-voting policies and an efficient U.S. Postal Service leads to higher turnout in U.S. elections.
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Despite Small Improvements, State Supreme Courts Remain Unrepresentative
A new report highlights the diversity shortcomings of state Supreme Courts nationwide.
The 2022 Midterms Had the Second Highest Voter Turnout in 20 Years
Earlier this month, the bureau released data from the latest iteration of this survey, with information about voting during the November 2022 midterm elections.
These Bills Aim To Curb the Power of the Courts
In many states, when thwarted by the courts from enacting legislation, lawmakers are attacking the courts instead. In today’s Data Dive, we walk through a recent report that highlights the laws that would undermine the role of courts.
Voter ID Laws Are Bad. But Whom Do They Impact the Most?
It’s been difficult to determine exactly who and what kind of voters would be impacted by strict voter ID laws. Two political scientists took advantage of a unique situation in Texas to answer exactly that question.
To Reform or Not to Reform: Biden’s Supreme Court Commission Weighs In
The Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court produced a report on the history, constitutionality and logistical considerations of SCOTUS reforms. We explore three main reforms and their path forward in Congress.
How Long Lines Affect Turnout
What effect do long lines have on voters and their behavior in future elections? A recent paper seeks to answer this exact question. It found that long lines have a significant impact on voter turnout.
When It Comes to the House, Bigger Might Be Better
The U.S. House didn’t always have a fixed number of members — it used to grow as the population did. In today’s Data Dive, four scholars explain why a bigger House would be better for America and lay out how to do it.
Are Primaries the Problem? Understanding Polarization and Election Reform
In today’s Data Dive, we’re examining recent scholarship on primaries and primary election reform. We spoke to the report’s author Lee Drutman to further explore electoral reform in our polarized country.
Political Scientists v. The Public on Our Democracy
We’re highlighting interesting findings in Bright Line Watch’s latest report. What do political science experts have to say about the United States’ democratic performance, possibilities for reform and recent events?
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