The geographies of upward mobility show U.S. regions that emphasize investments in the common good over economic libertarianism do better ...

Place names are more than just labels on a map. They influence how people learn about the world around them and perceive ...

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s aides have signaled their boss’s willingness to counter Texas redistricting with a similar ...

The “presidential lean” of a state can, over time, tell us something about how it is trending.— Though 2004 and 2024 produced similar topline national results, there has been some significant change ...

Colin Allred, who lost to Sen. Ted Cruz last year, will run for Senate again in a closely watched 2026 contest.

Thom Tillis announced his retirement from the North Carolina Senate seat as he gave a warning about Medicaid reforms, breaking with President Donald Trump.

The Supreme Court on Friday put off ruling on a second Black majority congressional district in Louisiana, instead ordering ...

The case is being closely watched because at arguments in March several of the court’s conservative justices suggested they ...

Geographic regions of the United States, political map. Five regions, according to their geographic position on the continent. Common but unofficial way of referring to regions of the United States.

United States, geographic regions, colored political map. Five regions, according to their geographic position on the continent. Common but unofficial way of referring to regions of the United States.

The justices asked that the case, which has implications for the political power of Black voters, be reargued next term.

In an era of narrow majorities, the fight for control of the House is increasingly waged in the courts. Both parties are ...