A weekly round-up of interesting research on demography, family policy, and other family stuff. Along with some mini-takes by yours truly.

Understanding U.S. political parties, who they nominate, how, and why, by Seth Masket

I'm a psychologist and neuroscientist who writes about parenting, neuroscience, biology, relationships and politics. I'm also the author of the forthcoming book Dad Brain, an entertaining look into the science and culture of fatherhood.

Amplifying good ideas and systems to reduce the burdens and increase the joys of parenting

Flavorblasts for the mind.

A Plain Newsletter About Government and Elections in the US with Jonathan Bernstein, Julia Azari, and David S. Bernstein

Start your day with pragmatic takes on politics and public policy.

Discussing every Beatles song from #208 to #1. New song posts every Monday-Thursday throughout 2026.