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Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed in 1953 for conspiring with the Soviets. A newly declassified memo debunks the government's case against Ethel, and her sons want their mother exonerated.

Voters proved hesitant to overhaul the election systems they were already familiar with, as almost all of the reforms in nine ballot measures across seven states and Washington failed to pass.

The longtime foes have so far been able to put the lid on an all-out war. But their mutual battle over narrative and information is raging hot as ever.

Democrats' surprise at the results of the 2024 presidential election is partly a result of pollsters' inaccuracies and partly of partisan filter bubbles.

Botswana's recent election saw a high level of voter turnout and resulted in a smooth transfer of power.

It is common for people to observe sexual exploitation and not try to intervene or stop it from happening. It's useful to first understand why people do nothing.

Some militia groups may see it as their duty to assist with immigration-control efforts. Some may even be deputized for this purpose by local law enforcement agencies.

Donald Trump claims the 2024 election gave him a mandate. Scholars who study the presidency are skeptical about the entire concept of a mandate. That hasn't stopped many presidents from claiming one.

Surveys show Americans do not believe the political system is serving them. A mathematician of democracy highlights evidence-based changes that could improve matters without tearing the nation apart.

Political polarization is at an all-time high. Students part of this University of San Diego Kroc School of Peace Studies course examine up close the country's divides during their journey.