Elizabeth King

Elizabeth King is a Chicago-based writer covering politics and pop culture.

Recent Articles

Presidents Haven't Always Had to Worry About Their First 100 Days. Here's How That Started

The American political tradition of examining a President's first 100 days in office goes back to 1933. Here's why it started at that time

By Elizabeth King April 27, 2017

Americans' Feelings About Paying Taxes Have Changed. Here's How

History shows that Americans are generally more worried about the way the income tax is applied than whether or not it exists

By Elizabeth King April 18, 2017

A Filibuster on a Supreme Court Nomination Is So Rare It's Only Worked Once

Here's how it happened

By Elizabeth King February 8, 2017

This Is What Happened Last Time a Cabinet Nomination Was Rejected

Only nine nominees in presidential-cabinet history have been denied confirmation, and only one in recent history

By Elizabeth King February 3, 2017

4 Protests to Know About Before the Women's March on Washington

The protests planned to follow Donald Trump's Inauguration are part of a long tradition

By Elizabeth King January 20, 2017

A Brief History of the Modern Backpack

For a long time, backpacks were for serious hikers, while sudents carried their books by hand

By Elizabeth King September 6, 2016

How Convention Rules Committees Have Shaped American History

For both parties, rules committees are able to alter the way nominating conventions work—sometimes to great effect

By Elizabeth King July 15, 2016

The Long Story Behind Presidential Campaign Buttons and Pins

Political buttons still pack a major punch in only a few inches of circular space

By Elizabeth King May 17, 2016

How the U.S. Ended Up With Today's Paper Ballots

The early version makes the modern paper ballot look pretty high-tech

By Elizabeth King April 26, 2016

Stressed? Blame the 2016 Election.

Here's what you can do about it

By Elizabeth King April 26, 2016
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