Financial crises always result in a far-right political bump, a new study finds. But Democrats made this one worse.

America's "invisible workforce" of family caregivers desperately needs help—and Democratic proposals are a start, at least.

And it doesn’t look great for Democrats.

Favorable demographics and a charismatic leader aren’t enough to make a majority party. A case study in electoral failure from Florida.

Hold the applause on Elizabeth Warren's Netroots speech

Stronger political parties would have avoided this week's shutdown

Focusing on the House is a better strategy. Here's why

Questions about implementation are no sign of distress: They mean Congress is doing its job.

But don't blame gerrymandering