Political Science
Politics
Elections, government and public policy, explained clearly and without spin.
Law
Why Most Bills Never Become Law
About 19,000 bills and resolutions were introduced in the last full US Congress. Only 274 became law on their own. Here is where the rest stopped, and why that is often by design.
A Plain Guide to How a Bill Becomes Law
From first reading to final signature, a proposal must survive many stages, and most never make it. Here is what happens at each step, with examples from the US and UK.
Political Science
Understanding Opinion Polls Without Being Misled
Polls are useful snapshots, not forecasts. Recent elections show how far they can miss, and a few simple checks help any reader judge them sensibly.
