Skip to main content

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now
Gregory Koger

Gregory Koger

Gregory Koger is a professor of political science at the University of Miami. He specializes in the study of Congress, parties, and the evolution of rules.

Latest articles by Gregory Koger

Mischiefs of Faction
How the DNC can reduce the number of presidential candidatesHow the DNC can reduce the number of presidential candidates
Mischiefs of Faction

There are currently more than 20 Democrats running for president. That’s not great for the party.

By Gregory Koger
Mischiefs of Faction
How a Democratic Congress can push back against the Supreme CourtHow a Democratic Congress can push back against the Supreme Court
Mischiefs of Faction

Left unchecked, the Court’s Republican majority has the power to nullify Democratic policies going forward.

By Gregory Koger
Mischiefs of Faction
The legislative costs of campaigning without an agendaThe legislative costs of campaigning without an agenda
Mischiefs of Faction

House Democrats don’t have unified campaign agenda for the midterms. That’s unusual for the party on the winning side of a “wave” election.

By Gregory Koger
Mischiefs of Faction
How Democrats can shut down the Senate part II: the majority strikes backHow Democrats can shut down the Senate part II: the majority strikes back
Mischiefs of Faction

Quorum-breaking can be very disruptive but does not provide a long-term option for blocking a Supreme Court nomination.

By Gregory Koger
Mischiefs of Faction
How Democrats can shut down the SenateHow Democrats can shut down the Senate
Mischiefs of Faction

If Democrats refuse to participate in roll call votes, the Senate will come to a halt for lack of a quorum.

By Gregory Koger
Mischiefs of Faction
The underlying problem with Congress is deciding how to allocate their timeThe underlying problem with Congress is deciding how to allocate their time
Mischiefs of Faction

The tragedy of the Congress.

By Gregory Koger
Mischiefs of Faction
The job of Congress: articulating normsThe job of Congress: articulating norms
Mischiefs of Faction
By Gregory Koger
Mischiefs of Faction
The job of Congress: a primerThe job of Congress: a primer
Mischiefs of Faction

What we want — and should expect — from the first branch.

By Gregory Koger
Mischiefs of Faction
Polls show support for gun control is widespreadPolls show support for gun control is widespread
Mischiefs of Faction

But that doesn’t necessarily make it an effective campaign issue.

By Gregory Koger
Mischiefs of Faction
The immigration “debate” shows why the Senate flailsThe immigration “debate” shows why the Senate flails
Mischiefs of Faction

The DACA debate highlights what’s wrong with the Senate.

By Gregory Koger