Political Science

A challenge to conventional notions about American women's collective engagement in public policy-making

In an era of changing ethics, the submarine has inaugurated a new type of unrestricted naval warfare

By cutting across party and committee lines, legislative member organizations facilitate the flow of vital information

As black leaders have turned from political activism to formal politics, they have moved closer to the political center

An independent judiciary is considered an indication of a developing nation’s level of democracy

The so-called ivory tower is not—and never has been—isolated from real-world politics

Medicaid has grown to be the largest intergovernmental grant program in the United States, thanks to the efforts of state governors

The type of government and the interplay of macro- and microlevel political institutions affect a country’s ability to attract foreign investment

The fluidity of modern families gives adults more personal choices, but it sometimes comes at the price of economic stability and social well-being

In democratic states, the courts can help safeguard civil liberties against excessive legislative and executive efforts to combat terrorism

Popular public policies often fail to address the needs of the disadvantaged in American cities

Since the nation’s founding, the strategic manipulation of congressional districts has influenced American politics and public policy

Peter Adams recounts the history of the American Jewish community’s assimilation efforts, organization, and political mobilization in the late 19th century

Today, all presidents confront an expectations gap—the difference between what the public expects them to accomplish and what is actually possible

A call for a more thoughtful and democratic approach to technology policy and regulation

It is possible to imagine a theory of democracy and a constitutional history independent of human subjectivity