Money and Polarization: How Campaign Limits Are Both a Solution and a Problem

February 4th, 2016 - Jose Rafael Espinosa

Raising contribution limits on individual donations polarizes legislators in office, while increasing PAC limits leads to greater moderation. More »

Economic Elites in the Driver’s Seat

June 3rd, 2015 - Jose Rafael Espinosa

Based on a new dataset of policy changes, Martin Gilens and Benjamin Page bring new evidence to cross-examine American politics: how democratic is American democracy? More »

The Power of the Pen: E.J. Dionne on Journalism, Politics, and Propaganda

April 2nd, 2015 - Emily Feldhake

Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne discusses journalism’s impact on everything from the upcoming 2016 Presidential race to countering extremist propaganda. More »

Early Childhood Education: A Governor’s Perspective

May 30th, 2013 - Elc Estrera

Former North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue shares her thoughts on early childhood education and the policy challenges that lie ahead. More »

Ignoring Successful Practices: A Case Study of Michelle Rhee and William Bratton

May 24th, 2013 - Quanic Fullard

Under what conditions are dramatic policy reforms successful and sustainable? More »

More Than Numbers: How Qualitative Research Can Win Elections

April 3rd, 2013 - David Spearman

An interview with an Obama researcher examines the power of words in politics. More »

Policy Radio | Alexander Heffner on Youth Political Engagement and the 2012 Presidential Election

November 1st, 2012 - Lindsey Hearn

In this week’s episode of Chicago Policy Radio, Lindsey Hearn sits down with journalist and civic educator Alexander Heffner to discuss the evolving dynamics of youth political participation and civic engagement, and the implications of the recent emergent tre... More »

The Great Firewall: A Closer Look at Digital Censorship in China

October 3rd, 2012 - Britta Glennon

Researchers investigate the who, what, and why of digital censorship in China More »

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