Ethan Kaplan
How Does Education Shape Our Voting Habits?
The cutoff date for starting kindergarten can make a difference in people’s long-term education levels—and voting behavior.
Researchers: Ethan Kaplan, Jörg L. Spenkuch and Cody Tuttle
January 22, 2026
How Did School Desegregation Shape the Political Ideology of White Students Later in Life?
A new study suggests that, more than four decades later, the impact of these policies on political leanings is apparent.
Researchers: Ethan Kaplan, Jörg L. Spenkuch and Cody Tuttle
September 1, 2020
Politicians Vote Differently When Journalists Aren’t Watching
During natural disasters, the media spotlight shifts—and special interests benefit.
Researchers: Ethan Kaplan, Jörg L. Spenkuch and Haishan Yuan
January 3, 2019