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Resources for political science research on American politics. Topics include US political institutions, political elites (e.g. Trump and conservative media), state and local politics, US political history, and American political culture. Also see law, courts & justice (for resources on US Supreme Court) and political behavior (for behavior not uniquely American).

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The Essentials of Political Analysis, 6th Edition. Classic introductory text, clear writing, helps students learn, great ancillaries. More info.

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Union for Radical Political Economics
An interdisciplinary association devoted to the study, development and application of radical political economic analysis to social problems.


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Blogs, Podcasts & Journals

Civics in Real Time: .Timely conversations from the Lour Frey Center at University of Central Florida

Presidential Studies Quarterly: .Peer-reviewed political science journal devoted to study of presidents and presidency.

Breaking Battlegrounds: .Interviews opinion leaders from across the world to discuss politics, culture, and policies that are shaping our day-to-day lives.

Congress, Two Beers In: .Government Affairs Institute's Senior Fellows discuss current congressional politics.

National Review of Black Politics: .A quarterly journal of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists devoted to quality scholarship about Black Politics.

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American Politics Data Sites

Texas Politics Project, The: .Publishes three to four statewide public opinion polls each year to assess the opinions of registered voters on upcoming elections, public policy, and attitudes towards politics, politicians, and government.

Earl Babbie Research Center: .Supports research that addresses global concerns including human rights, social justice, peaceful solutions to social conflicts and environmental sustainability.

Vital Statistics on the U.S. Congress: .Compiled by the Brookings Institution

Equality of Opportunity Project: .Research on economic mobility, see data and replication code

Gig Economy Data Hub: .Accessible, comprehensive analysis of available data sources to answer critical questions about gig and non-traditional work in the United States.

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New Articles with Replication Data

No Right to Be Wrong: What Americans Think About Civil-Military RelationsRobert Ralston, +1 more author (2023 est.) POP, more info.