That may be so. But political scientists like me have been studying the impact of the Tea Party on American politics for over a decade. And this research tells us that the Tea Party also offers some ...

Many progressives do not—to put it at its mildest—feel they can trust Democratic Party leadership to speak for them, stand up for our values, or to protect us in a dangerous time. Various failures ...

Tea Party stalwarts who have seen their movement fizzle are finding a new champion in President Trump and see his second administration as a culmination and validation of their efforts. Sen. Ron ...

Back in 2009, the Republican Party seemed adrift. It had just lost a big presidential election. Its leaders were unpopular and its base restive. Conservative voters protested, demanded their elected ...

In the coming days, weeks, and months, moderate Democrats and their allies in the media will try to convince you that Zohran Mamdani’s improbable victory on Tuesday does not matter. They will say that ...

Everywhere I turn, I hear Democrats asking the same question: Is it time for a liberal Tea Party? I was asked a version of that question this week on MSNBC. I’ve seen that question in publication ...

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Bostonians protest the newly passed Tea Act by dumping 46 tons of tea into the Boston Harbor. The British impose a new law on the colonies called the Tea Act, which is intended to stop smuggling and ...

BOSTON — Want to throw a crate into Boston Harbor without worrying about treason? Want to take a spin at the helm of a ship and then drink all the tea you want? I’ve got just the place for you. The ...