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Liberals vs. conservatives: How politics affects charitable giving

Americans are more likely to donate to a charity that reflects the values of their political affiliation, according to a new study from Rice University, the University of Texas at San Antonio and Pennsylvania ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 31, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 23

Support for climate change action drops, poll finds

Americans' support for government action on global warming remains high but has dropped during the past two years, according to a new survey by Stanford researchers in collaboration with Ipsos Public Affairs. Political rhetoric ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 11

Unconscious racial attitudes playing large role in 2012 presidential vote

After the 2008 election of President Barack Obama, many proclaimed that the country had entered a post-racial era in which race was no longer an issue. However, a new large-scale study shows that racial attitudes have already ...

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created May 07, 2012 | popularity 2.2 / 5 (9) | comments 6

House votes to repeal regs on Internet access

(AP) -- House Republicans adamant that the government keep its hands off the Internet passed a bill Friday to repeal federal rules barring Internet service providers from blocking or interfering with traffic on their networks.

Technology / Telecom

created Apr 08, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 97

Study of Congress: To tweet, or not to tweet, is unrelated to being in the hot seat

Chock-full of questions about Twitter and Congress, political science major David Lassen found a mentor in Professor Adam Brown (@utahdatapoints) willing to guide him through the process of answering one significant question.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Sep 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Conservative Texas Republicans most likely to use electronic technology in voter outreach, according to new study

Conservative Texas Republicans are most likely to use electronic technology in voter outreach, according to a new study from researchers at Rice and the Universidad de Monterrey.

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Lawmakers optimistic about cyber bill prospects

(AP) -- House Republicans and Democrats expressed optimism Friday about sending a cybersecurity bill to President Barack Obama this year despite significant disagreements with the Senate and the White House. ...

Technology / Internet

created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 2

House moves ahead with cybersecurity bill (Update)

(AP) -- House Republicans are pushing ahead with legislation to protect the nation's critical infrastructure and corporations from electronic attacks despite Obama administration objections that the legislation fails to ...

Technology / Internet

created Apr 26, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

US Congress passes historic health overhaul

The US Congress passed an historic health care overhaul late Sunday, handing President Barack Obama a landmark win and taking the United States closer than ever to guaranteed coverage for all Americans.

Medicine & Health / Health

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Professor looks at how stars' endorsements can help -- or hurt -- politicians

Actor George Clooney is planning a fundraising dinner to raise $10 million for President Barack Obama. Comedian Chelsea Handler and actor Tom Hanks are also Obama supporters.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Democrats Seen as the 'Undeserving Rich' Face Rejection by Party Voters

(PhysOrg.com) -- In a recent study, researchers from several universities looked at why white working-class voters voted Republican in recent national elections even when they didn't like Republican policies.

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created Sep 11, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 3

HP awards new CEO Whitman with $16.5M pay package

Hewlett-Packard Co. ushered in Meg Whitman as its CEO with a $16.5 million compensation package that hinges on the one-time politician's ability to lift the stumbling technology company's stock price during the next two years.

Technology / Business

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US greenhouse gases back up after decline

US emissions of greenhouse gases blamed for climate change rose in 2010, ending a brief downward turn as the world's largest economy gradually recovers from recession, official data showed Monday.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 16, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 7

Americans overestimate political polarization, according to new research

(PhysOrg.com) -- Many Americans overestimate the degree of polarization between Democrats and Republicans, and this misconception is associated with citizens’ voting behavior and their involvement in ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Americans more concerned with viability rather than electability in primary races

With Super Tuesday tomorrow, candidates are warned to know that it's the viability they show as a leader, rather than their image or electability that may be the most important attribute in garnering the Republican nomination.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1