Party platforms unpacked

The “Party platforms unpacked” series compares the differences between the two major American political parties on important issues of the day.

U.S. Government & Politics Clear contrasts between the Democratic and Republican Parties’ positions on reproductive rights and health care

Stephanie K. Pell

September 19, 2024

U.S. Government & Politics The partially convergent Trump and Harris defense policies

Michael E. O’Hanlon

September 12, 2024

Human Rights & Civil Liberties On LGBT issues, both parties move left

Jonathan Rauch

September 6, 2024

Education Democrats and Republicans on K-12 education: A comparison

Jon Valant

September 5, 2024

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