My interview with Cate Hall about her new book, "You Can Just Do Things."

Education and economic security are usually correlated. But where the relationship breaks down is fertile territory for the new left.

Spain is chasing a historic streak. Argentina is chasing back-to-back titles. Whoever wins Sunday will join the highest tier in international soccer history.

Haley Stevens has rebounded since Mallory McMorrow dropped out. But polls of both the Michigan primary and the general election don't tell a consistent story.

The center-left offers an alternative to both the left and the Democratic “establishment.” But it’s losing influence — and struggling to define itself.

PELE’s forecast for the final eight: France leads a tight field, Argentina has the easiest path, and Norway has a real chance to crash the party.

Silver Bulletin approval ratings for President Trump — and all presidents since Truman.

Our constantly-updating tracker of polls for the most important indicator in the race for Congress.

Silver Bulletin approval ratings for the ongoing conflict.

20 thoughts on who really has the leverage in Maine — and what Democrats should do next.

Who will win the 2026 World Cup? Odds for all 48 teams and 104 matches, powered by 100,000 simulations from PELE, Silver Bulletin's new soccer model.

What happens when you blend 150+ years of soccer history with player market values into a brand-new model? Rankings, ratings and match projections for all 211 FIFA teams.

Political parties don’t get to wait for courtroom certainty. Graham Platner has given Democrats far too many reasons to cut their losses.

Most Americans still love their country, but patriotism is in sharp decline.

A shift to online polling and undersampling of Republicans are skewing America’s most-cited measure of consumer sentiment.

It's not the United States — though the USMNT's path is pretty favorable, too.

Another team just ended a half-century curse by becoming more than the sum of its parts. England's always had the talent — can it finally do the same?

The deal is "ehh, fine" for both Miami and Milwaukee. But Giannis to Boston would have had a seismic effect on the league.

Only 7 teams have clinched advancement --- and almost everyone has a lot to play for in their final match.

Losing support in polls, the governor is leaning into his role as the avatar of an unpopular Democratic establishment.

My interview with Seth Masket on his new book about the GOP

This tournament has been great so far. But 48 teams create an awkward bracket. A 64-team World Cup is the inevitable outcome — and maybe the better one.

Silver Bulletin favorability ratings for the world's richest man.

5 thoughts about a 53-year wait from a guy who used to live across the street from Madison Square Garden.

The race is a toss-up, or maybe still tilts Platner. But should it even be this close?

And which group-stage matches are actually worth buying tickets to?