Christian Schneider

Christian Schneider

Wisconsin Republicans Might Have Outperformed Trump. But Will It Last?

GOP support is softening in the suburbs.

Our Elected Officials Are a Threat to Civic Knowledge

Grandstanding politicians are spreading disinformation and making us dumber.

Even if Trump Loses, Some Things Have Changed For Good

His victory and his presidency have transformed politics in ways we could not imagine.

Relative Quiet as Trump Visits Kenosha

Trump supporters and Black Lives Matter activists clashed, but elsewhere, a Justice for Jacob Blake event had an almost festive atmosphere.

Meet the Man Who Thinks He Can Help Lure Black Voters to Trump

Vernon Robinson relies on outrageous tactics and over-the-top messaging to raise money for his super PAC.

Scenes From a Night of Rioting in Madison

Protests have been ongoing since George Floyd’s death, but Jacob Blake’s shooting in nearby Kenosha has prompted renewed violence.

‘Cancel Culture’ Isn’t New. And It’s Not Going Away.

Shaming people into compliance is as old as America itself.

Why Are Some Conservatives Rooting for the GOP to Lose the Senate?

Yes, many Republican politicians have behaved badly. But a Biden presidency with Democrats control of Congress could yield a torrent of progressive policies.

How Madison Lost Control of Its Protests

For years, the city has capitulated to a vocal cadre of young instigators.

What Voting Was Like in The Last Pandemic

Lessons from the 1918 midterms.