Political science

Roll-call votes may understate polarization in Congress, study finds

A UChicago Harris study finds accounting for a small share of 'protest votes' can significantly shift how researchers map ideology on Capitol Hill

Summer program pairs undergrads with social science researchers

UChicago Summer Institute in Social Research Methods gives students tools to study real-world problems

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

When does shaming work?

UChicago scholar Rochelle Layla Terman discusses new book on human rights enforcement

Does the filibuster enhance debate in the Senate? New research says no

Filibuster may hurt rather than help legislative deliberation, according to new empirical analysis