A relatively obscure 16th century document, the Magdeburg Confession, is getting attention in far-right circles. Here's the story.

New research finds that Russian disinformation on Twitter during the 2016 election primarily reached a small subset of users.

In this podcast episode, political scientist William Howell digs into some big questions about American democracy and political polarization.

When people work together, they can move governments to action. Just ask the suffragettes. Still, few people do it. A psychologist explains why, and how to turn that around.

A labor expert explains what's at stake in the federal government's intervention in a potential strike of rail workers.

What do the Republican party's underwhelming results in the midterm elections say about Donald Trump's chances in 2024? An expert weighs in.

Law professor Leonore Carpenter explains the Respect for Marriage Act, which enshrines protections for same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law.

New research digs into how the social part of social media can affect what people think about fake news stories.

Has immigration to the United States ever been more contentious or partisan? A new book explores the history.