political tactics

Why politically motivated cyberattacks might be the new normal

An international ransomware attack struck parts of Europe, Asia, and the United States on Tuesday, crippling tens of thousands of computers at banks, hospitals, and…

by Jason Kornwitz June 30, 2017

Political scientist: First 100 days a ‘pretty meaningless benchmark’

Saturday will be President Donald J. Trump’s 100th day in office, a milestone that’s long been held up as an indicator of how successful a…

by Molly Callahan April 28, 2017

Professor: Polarizing politics prompts ‘louder and more frequent calls for political action’

A slew of protests have cropped up since Inauguration Day. But is the nation’s recent level of civic and political engagement merely an extension of…

by Molly Callahan February 17, 2017

The United States Supreme Court building. Photo by iStock.

Trump’s Supreme Court selection and what it means for the court, nation

President Trump announced his nominee for the Supreme Court on Tuesday, selecting Neil Gorsuch, a judge on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Here, professor…

by Jason Kornwitz February 1, 2017

How Donald Trump is changing presidential communication

How might President-Elect Donald Trump’s communication tactics change the future of presidential communication? One expert says, “Trump’s use of Twitter is more evolution than revolution.

by Molly Callahan December 2, 2016

Trump’s victory ‘one of the biggest political upsets in history’

After a contentious and polarizing presidential race, Republican Donald J. Trump surged to victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election. Here, two political…

by Greg St. Martin November 9, 2016

3Qs: Economy favors Romney in GOP race

Republican hopefuls faced off at Monday’s GOP presidential debate in New Hampshire, after which most pundits voted front-runner Mitt Romney best in show. William Crotty,…

by Kara Shemin June 15, 2011