Political Identity

Red Mind, Blue Mind: Are There Really Any Independents?

Wray Herbert | Posted 05.25.2012

Wray Herbert

How do Independents manage to rise above party politics while the rest of the electorate is divided by ideology? Well, perhaps they don't. New evidence suggests that the label "Independent" may imply more objectivity and purity than these Independents deserve.

Liberal Parents, Liberal Children

Marty Kaplan | Posted 05.25.2011

Marty Kaplan

When it comes to politics, today's college freshmen resemble their baby boomer parents of 40 years ago in all ways except two. One way makes perfect sense; the other is a puzzle.