The political parties in Congress are as polarized as they have been in 100 years. This book examines more than 30 years of congressional history to understand

The book argues that ideological moderates have opted out of congressional politics because of the hyperpartisanship that pervades Congress today.

How popular democracy has paradoxically eroded trust in political systems worldwide, and how to restore confidence in democratic politics In recent decades, dem

American Gridlock is a comprehensive analysis of polarization encompassing national and state politics, voters, elites, activists, the media, and the three bran

Leading political scientists analyze how Congress tackles - and fails to tackle - national challenges, from health care to immigration.