Two of America's major cable news networks – Fox News and MSNBC – anchor opposing ends of the political spectrum.

The extension of voting rights can reduce political violence according to research on the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

People can become involved in politics in a number of ways. They can vote, volunteer in campaigns, or even run for office themselves.

When it comes to attitudes and behaviors between American political parties, the conventional wisdom is that hate is stronger than love.