Municipal politicians often argue that local government is the part of the political world where things actually get done. Other levels of government might be plagued by partisan factionalism and ideological radicalism, they ...
Political science
Aug 14, 2024
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Former President Donald Trump says that his campaign was hacked by the Iranian government—a claim that followed news on Friday that Microsoft had evidence suggesting an Iranian hacking group had breached a presidential ...
Political science
Aug 13, 2024
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A study by Michigan State University's College of Social Science found a dramatic decline in people's desire to stand out from other people over the past 20 years.
Social Sciences
Aug 13, 2024
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Leading experts in regulation and ethics at the Oxford Internet Institute, have identified a new type of harm created by LLMs which they believe poses long-term risks to democratic societies and needs to be addressed by creating ...
Social Sciences
Aug 13, 2024
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The use of drones in the Sahel, a region of Africa that has been plagued by violence driven by jihadist insurgency for much of the past decade, has become a real problem. In April, for example, Al Qaeda's affiliate in the ...
Political science
Aug 13, 2024
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The LGBTQ community's long history with law enforcement is so troubled and violent that organizers at some recent Pride parades decided to ban police from marching in the parade.
Social Sciences
Aug 13, 2024
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With parliament sitting this week, the federal government is trying to finalize its proposed laws to limit gambling advertising.
Economics & Business
Aug 13, 2024
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In just a few months, voters across America will head to the polls to decide who will be the next U.S. president. A new study draws on mathematics to break down how humans make decisions like this one.
Mathematics
Aug 12, 2024
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In past years, elections in the U.S. have been marked by stories of long waiting lines at the voting polls. Add other barriers, like long commutes and inadequate transportation, and voting can become inaccessible. But these ...
Mathematics
Aug 12, 2024
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1
In the face of shrinking populations, many of the world's major economies are trying to engineer higher birth rates.
Economics & Business
Aug 12, 2024
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