New research into hedge funds with political access seems to have demonstrated that the STOCK Act is making a difference.
Continue readingHow partisan are your state’s legislators?
We've used statistical models to visualize how partisan (almost) every state legislator in America is. Find out where your reps stand!
Continue readingAmerican Oligarchy: How the preferences of elites shape policy outcomes
Time and again we find that corporate interests are far more involved in the political process than ordinary citizens. Now, a recent paper provides empirical evidence finding this imbalance is actually a systemic feature of modern American democracy.
Continue readingDoes money buy access in Washington? Science says: yes. Plus, a Q&A
If you read this blog, chances are you think money buys access in Washington — and possibly a lot more. But do you have proof? There is actually a remarkable dearth of hard empirical evidence that confirms your suspicions.
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