Campaign contributions are widely viewed as a corrupting influence but most scholarly research concludes that they have marginal impact on legislative behavior.

An illuminating perspective on the polarizing effects of campaign finance reform

The updated edition of this book describes the role of gender in the American electoral process through the 2008 elections. It strikes a balance between highlig

The passage of Citizens United by the Supreme Court in 2010 sparked a renewed debate about campaign spending by large political action committees, or Super PACs