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Cambridge University Press for the American Political Science Association
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United States
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1906–present
Why some immigrants get citizenship: Country of origin 'massive disadvantage' for some immigrants, study finds
For immigrants, the path to citizenship in many countries is filled with hurdles: finding a job, learning the language, passing exams. But for some people, the biggest obstacle of all may be one they cannot ...
Jan 30, 2013
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Average voter is unable to accurately assess politicians, new research shows
(Phys.org)—A new study has thrown doubt on the ability of the average voter to make an accurate judgement of the performance of their politicians, showing that voter biases appear to be deep-seated and broad.
Dec 24, 2012
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Disaster relief helps the incumbent, research shows
(Phys.org)—A 2009 study from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Loyola Marymount University suggests President Obama may get a bump in the polls from Superstorm Sandy.
Nov 01, 2012
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Largest global study on violence against women finds feminist movements hold the key to change
A new study on violence against women conducted over four decades and in 70 countries reveals the mobilization of feminist movements is more important for change than the wealth of nations, left-wing political parties, or ...
Oct 02, 2012
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Women speak less when they're outnumbered
New experiments in group decision making show that having a seat at the table is very different than having a voice.
Sep 18, 2012
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Voters bypass their own representatives and reward Presidents for federal spending, new research shows
Voters of all political stripes tend to reward Presidents for federal spending in their areas, new research shows.
Jun 28, 2012
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Support for welfare depends on how secure we feel on our rung on the social ladder, new research shows
Support for welfare policies goes up when economic difficulties strike higher up the social scale, new research shows.
Jun 28, 2012
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Why do some Muslims hate America? Researchers offer an intriguing new answer
The US struggle for hearts and minds in Muslim countries has been aiming at the wrong targets, a new study claims.
Jun 22, 2012
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Does your leader's ethnicity matter? New study links ethnic favoritism in Africa to citizen winners and losers
An African child whose country is ruled by a leader from their ethnic group has a significantly improved chance of surviving childhood and getting a good education, a new study has found.
Jun 22, 2012
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Two genes do not make a voter: new research
Voting behavior cannot be predicted by one or two genes as previous researchers have claimed, according to Evan Charney, a Duke University professor of public policy and political science.
Feb 29, 2012
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