The polarization paradox: Elected officials and voters have shifted in opposite directions

During the past four decades, Republican elected officials have moved more to the right than Democratic officials have to the left. But since the early 1990s, Democratic voters have shifted more to the left than Republican voters have to the right. William Galston examines this paradox in U.S. politics. 

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The Biden 'A-Team' after 24 months: A significant uptick in year 2 departures

After a year of big challenges and important legislative victories, what was the turnover rate for the Biden administration's senior staff? Kathryn Dunn Tenpas explores data on staff departures to see how the Biden White House compares to previous administrations. 

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Voters want Congress to address gun violence and mass shootings

Following over 600 mass shooting events last year, 2023 has already seen multiple gun violence tragedies. Using polling data from the midterm elections, Gabriel R. Sanchez gauges U.S. public opinion on gun policy reform.

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What to expect from a GOP House majority on tech policy

With the White House and Senate under Democratic control, passing sweeping tech legislation may be a challenge for the Republican-controlled House, but the party can still apply pressure on the Biden administration's tech policy goals. Nicol Turner Lee and Darrell M. West discuss how GOP members may address key issues.

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