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Resources for political science research on American politics. Topics include US political institutions,
political elites (e.g. Trump and conservative media), state and local politics, US political history, and
American political culture. Also see law, courts & justice (for resources on US Supreme Court) and political behavior (for behavior not uniquely American).
Racial Segregation in American Prisons: How Widespread? Racial segregation seems to be standard practice in prison. Prisoners are assigned to cells or cell block based on their race. Separating prisoners by race is deemed necessary for safety, […]
Ballpark, The: .LSE US Centre's regular online audio show on US politics, policy, and research.
Studies in Am. Political Development: .Articles focus on American governmental institutions over time and on their social, economic and cultural setting.
Forum: .Professionally informed commentary on issues affecting contemporary American politics.
President in Congress, The: .Explores the impact of the president on legislators' voting and position taking, on their communications with constituents, on their legislative strategies, and ultimately, on the substance of legislation.
Open States by the Sunlight Foundation: .A collection of tools that make it possible for citizens to track what is happening in their state's capitol by aggregating information from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Texas Politics Project, The: .Publishes three to four statewide public opinion polls each year to assess the opinions of registered voters on upcoming elections, public policy, and attitudes towards politics, politicians, and government.
Center for American Women & Politics: .A leading source of scholarly research and current data about women’s political participation in the United States.