White evangelical Christians are among President Trump’s most important supporters. But more than 40 years ago, they were on the margins of American politics.
The Roots of Evangelicals’ Political Fervor
More Like This
SWAT: Mission Creep
SWAT teams were created in the 1960s to combat violent events. Since then, the specialized teams have morphed into a force increasingly used in routine policing, most often to serve drug warrants,sometimes with disastrous results. Which raises the question -- are we too militarized?
She Derailed the Fight for Equal Rights for Women
Even in the #MeToo era, many people don't know that the Equal Rights Amendment never passed...because of one woman -- which is why it's a big deal that Illinois recently passed the amendment.
Gerrymandering's Surprising History and Uncertain Future
Both political parties have always played the redistricting game. But some of today’s battles have roots in a civil rights case decided by the Supreme Court 30 years ago.
Where Does the American Dream Live?
How a little-known public housing program from the 1970s is changing housing policy today.