MONKEY CAGE

Gorsuch invoked the arcane doctrine of "nondelegation," which would make most of government unconstitutional.

Would the founders have regulated high-capacity magazines? Courts will be struggling to apply the Supreme Court’s latest Second Amendment decision for years.

The European Union had little choice but to open the door.

Gustavo Petro will have to make alliances and deals with moderate parties, which may disappoint his supporters.

The election victory of Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez marks a stunning shift away from elitist politics.

Many rationalize violence as more morally justifiable when they agree with the cause, but condemn it when they disagree, my research finds.

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine could complicate discussions of the alliance’s new Strategic Concept.

Mafia members never speak plainly if they can avoid it.

Public education once trained young citizens to be part of democracy. Here's what's needed now.

The justices like to present themselves as collegial. The Dobbs opinions suggest that is cracking.

Will purple states eventually fall into step with the views of their voters?

With higher maternal mortality, more problem pregnancies, worse healthcare and less insurance, Black women especially need reproductive autonomy.

Our research suggests that both Republicans and Democrats want to preserve infertility care, although some laws could have unintended consequences.

SCOTUS declares a further extension of gun rights.

Andrew Harding’s new book, “These Are Not Gentle People,” takes a deep look at community fear and mistrust.

Yes, but companies turn to more subtle ways of influencing policy, research shows.

Rallying anti-establishment protests strengthened Muqtada al-Sadr’s hand in the past. It might not work now.

President Emmanuel Macron may now have limited options to get legislation through.