New book highlights economic inequality at the heart of democratic backsliding
UChicago political scientist Susan C. Stokes analyzes the current moment while offering solutions to a polarized public
Why some leaders thrive in fractured congressional parties
In her new book 'Divided Parties, Strong Leaders,' UChicago political scientist Ruth Bloch Rubin analyzes factional splits in Congress
New book from UChicago professor argues for greater engagement as main democratic goal
‘A Democratic Theory of Truth’ explores the collapse of a diverse public realm as many decry a post-truth era
How do tariffs work, and who will they impact? UChicago experts explain
In Q&A, UChicago scholars examine Trump’s policies—and what they could mean for U.S. consumers and economy
James A. Robinson to present 2025 Ryerson Lecture on April 23
Nobel laureate to examine political change in 17th-century England, including work of John Locke
Economic inequality leads to democratic erosion, study finds
UChicago scholar sheds light on why elected officials threaten democracy more often than military coups in the 21st century
UChicago political scholars reflect on the DNC, 2024 election
Profs. Elisabeth Clemens, John Mark Hansen and William Howell discuss Harris’s nomination and look back on 1968 convention
UChicago political scientist Molly Offer-Westort named Carnegie Fellow
Prize will support experiments and tools to study online political discourse and misinformation
Prof. Cathy Cohen to deliver 2022 Ryerson Lecture on race and vulnerability
Renowned scholar of politics, race, gender and sexuality to speak at May 3 event