Does political party trump ideology?
It's the political scientist's often-asked chicken and egg: does a person's political party or policy attitudes come first?
Political science
Dec 19, 2018
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American Political Science Review
New model of polarization sheds light on today's politics
No politics is local anymore and it's driving us apart, according to a new mathematical model of political competitiveness developed by Mattias Polborn, professor of economics at Vanderbilt University, and Stefan Krasa, professor ...
Social Sciences
Oct 3, 2018
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Militant groups influence local policies during conflict
The five-decades-long Colombian conflict weakened government institutions and left millions displaced. With a new president at the helm, many wonder about the future of the country.
Social Sciences
Aug 22, 2018
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Hitler: Election campaigner with limited influence?
While history has cast Adolf Hitler as a trailblazing propagandist, he has also been portrayed as a successful political campaign speaker—but does this narrative stand up to scientific scrutiny? Political scientists from ...
Social Sciences
Aug 7, 2018
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Study examines how corruption is concealed in China
When Chinese President Xi Jinping took office in 2012, he launched the most extensive anti-corruption drive since Maoist rule in China.
Social Sciences
Jun 14, 2018
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Feeling ambitious but economically left behind fuels feelings of discontent with government, study finds
Economic progress can cause people to feel dispossessed and angry if they don't feel like they are also advancing, according to a study.
Social Sciences
Oct 17, 2017
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Why do people in new democracies stop voting?
Are voters in new democracies so disenchanted with the political process that more and more are staying away from the polls?
Social Sciences
Sep 22, 2017
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Social connections impact voter turnout, decisions, research says
When it comes to voter turnout and election outcomes, it's not just what you know, but perhaps who you know that makes the difference, according to a new study led by a Florida State University researcher.
Social Sciences
Jun 28, 2017
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Analysis of 14 million Arab Spring tweets reveals normal people drive huge movements
The massive Arab Spring protests that began in late December 2010 and spread from North Africa to the Middle East generated huge crowds and had quick and profound effects—including the overthrow of Egyptian President Hosni ...
Social Sciences
May 2, 2017
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The immune system may explain skepticism towards immigrants
There are deep-seated conflicts throughout the Western world about how to handle the influx of refugees and immigrants—should we close our borders or bid the newcomers welcome? New research reveals that such opposing points ...
Social Sciences
May 1, 2017
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