News tagged with political engagement
Republicans and democrats less divided than commonly thought
Republicans and Democrats are less divided in their attitudes than popularly believed, according to new research. It is exactly those perceptions of polarization, however, that help drive political engagement, researchers ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jan 28, 2012 |
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Be specific: Perceived media bias can lead to political action
Politicians should be careful when they rail against mainstream news media. A study from North Carolina State University shows that perceived bias of media outlets can lead to increased political engagement – but only ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 13, 2011 |
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Rice-run poll: Houstonians favor term limits for elected officials, but willing to modify them
(PhysOrg.com) -- Houstonians support term limits for the city's elected officials, but are willing to change the length of those limits, according to a new poll conducted by Rice University and its Center for Civic Engagement.
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Jun 28, 2010 |
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US, Iran dig in for long cyber war
The United States and Iran are locked in a long-running cyber war that appears to be escalating amid a stalemate over Tehran's disputed nuclear program.
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New study reports rise in community land rights in tropical forests; most laws unenforced
New research released today by the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) shows that hundreds of millions of forest peoples in tropical nations have, in the last 20 years, quietly gained unprecedented legal rights to the land ...
May 30, 2012 |
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Freecycling has viral effect on community spirit and generosity
The results, published earlier this month in the journal Administrative Science Quarterly, may help explain why a growing number of recession-weary Americans are participating less in monetary-based consumerism in favor ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
May 30, 2012 |
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Company makes power bills more understandable, suggests how to save energy
It's often said that knowledge is power. Knowledge about power is what drives Opower, a 5-year-old online customer engagement platform.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
May 29, 2012 |
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Social networks play emerging role in Mexico election
Online social networks, a newcomer in Mexican elections, are making a mark on the country's presidential campaign, forcing candidates to respond to issues and protests enabled by the Internet.
May 28, 2012 |
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Her majesty's secret
One of the greatest cliches uttered about her majesty Queen Elizabeth II is that in 60 years of reigning over us, "she has never put a foot wrong". This may well be true, but how do we know? What do we really ...
May 25, 2012 |
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A wake-up call for manufacturing
(Phys.org) -- U.S. factories produce about 75 percent of what the country consumes, but the right decisions by both business and political leaders could push that to 95 percent, say University of Michigan researchers.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
May 24, 2012 |
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How public should public records be? Increased availability sparks privacy concerns
Online technology has vastly increased citizens' access to public records such as political campaign contributions and real estate transactions. But that explosion of information availability also sparks privacy concerns ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 16, 2012 |
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Muslim consumers: How do global brands become 'infidels'?
Among Islamists, certain global brands can be considered threats to Muslim identity, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 16, 2012 |
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Brisbane dam opposition fostered an 'unusual' alliance, researcher finds
Opposition to a major dam north of Brisbane divided communities and also brought them together, a researcher from The University of Queensland discovered.
May 15, 2012 |
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