Adam Bonica

2 weeks ago | data4democracy.substack.com | Adam Bonica

A surprising new narrative about election strategy has taken hold within Democratic circles: what if high voter turnout is actually bad for the party? This idea hinges on the belief that the vast pool of Americans who don't vote have silently drifted into the Republican camp. If correct, this would upend conventional wisdom and carry massive implications for campaign strategy. This claim is allovertheplace. It’s neat. It’s contrarian.

2 weeks ago | msnbc.com | Adam Bonica |Maya Sen

The Trump administration’s recent executive actions targeting some of the country’s most prominent law firms should not be mistaken for routine political conflict. These moves signal a deeper strategy to weaken Democratic-leaning institutions and profoundly and permanently alter the balance of power in American democracy. As political scientists who have studied the politics of the legal profession, we recognize Trump’s executive orders as part of a broader pattern.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Adam Bonica

The Trump administration’s recent executive actions targeting some of the country’s most prominent law firms should not be mistaken for routine political conflict. These moves signal a deeper strategy to weaken Democratic-leaning institutions and profoundly and permanently alter the balance of power in American democracy. As political scientists who have studied the politics of the legal profession, we recognize Trump’s executive orders as part of a broader pattern.

1 month ago | data4democracy.substack.com | Adam Bonica

"These partisan activists are undermining the judicial branch," declared White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt last Wednesday, criticizing judges who ruled against the administration.

1 month ago | data4democracy.substack.com | Adam Bonica

As markets reel from the latest Trump-induced crisis—escalating tariff threats sending shockwaves through global supply chains and stock prices—it’s worth asking: Why do America's wealthiest individuals continue to support politicians who appear to work against their economic interests? None of this should come as a surprise to GOP-supporting billionaires. Trump is doing exactly what he promised during his campaign—sowing chaos and imposing tariffs.