Could a Coup d’Etat Happen in the United States in 2020?
Election Day has come and passed, and Joe Biden is the clear winner. Since then, President Donald Trump…
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Why It Matters if Trump Rejects the Election Result
Guest post by Philip A. Martin As of this writing, President Donald Trump appears determined to deny that…
New Presidency, New Policy: How Researchers Can Impact Policy
Vice President Joseph Biden has won the 2020 US Presidential Election against incumbent President Donald Trump. Biden said…
What Happens When Armed Groups Endorse Politicians?
By Aila Matanock Over the past few months, headlines have indicated that leaders of two major armed groups…
Democracy in Crisis: Do Americans Support Deploying Election Monitors?
Guest post by Travis Curtice and Charles Crabtree Today is election day in the United States. As polls…
Contention—and Its Alternatives—During and After the American Election
It’s been an election season unlike any other. Voter turnout is so far at an all-time high, and…
Assessing the Risk of Electoral Violence in the United States
Guest post by Austin C. Doctor and Stephen Bagwell Concern is growing that the coming US election season…
Resisting Political Violence in America
Guest post by Jessica Maves Braithwaite Concern is growing about the potential for escalating and widespread violence in…
Contentious Politics in the US: Grievance and Political Opportunity
Guest post by Karin Dyrstad and Solveig Hillesund Is the US heading towards widespread political violence—or even a…
The Threat in America is Destroying Democracy from Within
By Stephen M. Saideman Because of Donald Trump’s statements, and news that his campaign staff has been seeking…