News tagged with political activism
Study 'changes our understanding' of youth voting behavior
Low-income youth are more apt to vote if they are engaged in political activism and influenced by friends and family, according to a study by Michigan State University education scholars that sheds new light on voting behavior.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 23, 2011 |
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Budget deficit, weak spending, politics making it hard to get economy going
A Kansas State University economist says the government is running out of options when it comes to stimulating the weak economy and holding off a second double-dip recession since the 2007-2009 financial crisis.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Aug 16, 2011 |
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Hackers take revenge on Spanish police for arrests
The international online vigilante group "Anonymous" has taken revenge for the arrest of three of its hackers by blocking the web site of the Spanish police, officials said. ...
Jun 13, 2011 |
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UT professors find mixing business with politics pays off
Now that the 2010 election is over, here is something to consider for the 2012 race: If you want to fatten your company's profits, contribute to a political campaign.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Nov 11, 2010 |
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Hostile environments encourage political action in immigrant communities
A new study from North Carolina State University finds that anti-immigrant practices – such as anti-immigrant legislation or protests – are likely to backfire, and spur increased political action from immigrant ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 02, 2010 |
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Researcher gives 'F' to multiculturalism education
Multicultural education in classrooms has failed to produce a deeper understanding across cultures, according to a Concordia University researcher. Education professor Adeela Arshad-Ayaz blames teacher training for failing ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 28, 2010 |
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Study finds 18- to 24-year-old group more politically active, but not more knowledgeable
A study by three Kansas State University graduate students finds that the 18- to 24-year-old demographic became more politically active during the 2008 U.S. election season through the use of new media, but that the young ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 13, 2009 |
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Adolescents hold differing views on civic and political activity
The record numbers of young people who took part in last year's presidential election, along with high schools' raised expectations that students participate in community service, have led to growing research on teens' civic ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 29, 2009 |
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