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Can elections reveal the public’s true opinions? It depends on who shows up to vote. In our latest "Good to Know," we explain how composition effects can distort election narratives. Read now: goodauthority.org/news/good-to-k…

Pakistan is waging its own war in Afghanistan. Christopher Clary and Asfandyar Mir discuss how these former allies are now in open conflict – and why this might escalate further. Read: goodauthority.org/news/pakistan-…

Brent Bozell is following Trump’s script. The U.S. ambassador to South Africa is finding that many U.S. priorities are unpopular in his first weeks on the job. Read the latest: goodauthority.org/news/brent-boz…

For most Americans, ICE and Homeland Security funding isn’t a priority. Defunding ICE is even more popular than cutting foreign aid. Read the latest: goodauthority.org/news/for-most-…

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 Chalkboard Politics: Are international organizations losing authority? 🎧 In this podcast episode, three experts weigh in on how these organizations are tackling the big challenges of 2026. Listen now: goodauthority.org/news/chalkboar…

Trump and Rubio dismantled U.S. diplomacy. It’s making the Iran War harder. Statecraft helps war-fighting as well as peacemaking. Read the latest: goodauthority.org/news/trump-and…

More Republicans now support “strong leaders” who “bend the rules.” New survey data shows again how partisanship weakens a commitment to democracy. See the data, here: goodauthority.org/news/more-repu…

Taking out cartel leaders doesn’t reduce drug flows or violence. The “kingpin strategy” might even make things worse. Read our latest on how militarized drug war strategies can backfire: goodauthority.org/news/taking-ou…

Humiliation is pervasive in politics – and potent. Good Authority editor Stacie Goddard talks with political theorist Roxanne Euben about her new book. Read our latest "Good Chat" here: goodauthority.org/news/humiliati…

Is oil behind the U.S. attack on Iran? To understand the Trump administration’s military targets, take a closer look at the petrostate pattern. Read the latest: goodauthority.org/news/is-oil-be…

Is exile a dead end – or a launching pad for opposition? New research finds that exile prolongs and escalates revolutions. Read the latest: goodauthority.org/news/is-exile-…

Can election forecasting make people better citizens? Here's a simple game that might make people more interested in campaigns. Read: goodauthority.org/news/can-elect…

Just dropped: Columbia's Elizabeth Saunders explains why, if Trump were to consider striking Iran, he would face few meaningful constraints. A must-read on war powers and U.S. foreign policy. goodauthority.org/news/trump-mig…

Jesse Jackson transformed the study of Black politics. Beyond his legacy as a civil rights leader, Jackson inspired empirical research on Black opinion and political behavior. Read about his legacy: goodauthority.org/news/jesse-jac…

In our new “Good to Know,” we ask: As New START expires, what’s next? This explainer covers: - What is New START? - What has been the impact of arms control? - What’s next? Read and learn: goodauthority.org/news/good-to-k…

Fewer people think the American dream is alive – but they disagree on why. A new book argues that politics influences how we explain inequality. Read the latest from @johnmsides: goodauthority.org/news/fewer-peo…

Measuring corruption is important – but also difficult. As the latest corruption rankings make global headlines, here’s what these indices can and cannot measure. Read: goodauthority.org/news/why-measu…

The world isn’t moving away from the U.S. The U.S. is moving away from the world. @ErikVoeten explains in his latest piece that data shows most countries haven’t changed. The U.S. has. Read: goodauthority.org/news/the-world…

Women in Congress are wealthier than men in Congress. A new article looks at nearly 40 years of financial disclosures from members of Congress. See the data in the latest article from @johnmsides: goodauthority.org/news/women-in-…

Most Americans don’t see compromise as central to good citizenship. Our election survey data reveal some surprising findings. The latest from @b_schaffner, see the data here: goodauthority.org/news/most-amer…