Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of politics, elections, and local and national governments
Jews have long been associated with finance and banking. Today, people in areas of Germany that historically experienced the highest levels of anti-Semitism are economically worse off, new research shows.
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Offshore tax havens help disguise the extent of income inequality. New research looks at who evades taxes, where, and how they contribute to inequality.
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Resourceful journalists know how a birth, marriage or death certificate can yield good leads. We explain how to find these vital records.
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This explainer helps journalists understand what DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is and how the program impacts local communities and undocumented immigrants.
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Americans tend to shun redistributive economic programs. But widening income inequality may be changing that position, a new paper shows.
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This collection of research offers insights into the impacts of fake news and other forms of misinformation, including fake Twitter images, and how people use the internet to spread rumors and misinformation.
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Americans have lived without the fear of nuclear war for decades. As North Korea challenges this coziness, new research finds Americans largely ready to push the nuclear trigger.
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The American military trains officers from around the world. Back at home, they are nearly twice as likely to attempt a coup than officers who do not receive U.S. training.
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Because federal judges wield significant power, they are at the core of a president’s legacy. We explain how they are chosen and confirmed.
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A new study suggests taxing sugar instead of soda is a more effective way to help people cut calories.
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