New research reveals that people find AI-delivered political arguments convincing. This could help bridge political divides—or fuel polarization.
Social Sciences
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Voting behavior in elections is strongly linked to the future risk of death, and is likely a stronger determinant of health than education—considered a key influence on health—suggests research published online in the ...
Social Sciences
Nov 4, 2025
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As the first American pope, Leo XIV has largely avoided speaking out about domestic politics in the United States.
Political science
Nov 10, 2025
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In China's social media universe, celebrities are often assumed to set the tone for millions of adoring followers. But a new study led by the University of Michigan shows the dynamic works the other way around: When it comes ...
Social Sciences
Nov 10, 2025
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Between January and mid-October 2025, calls to local 211 helplines from people seeking food pantries in their community held steady at nearly 1,000 calls per day.
Economics & Business
Nov 10, 2025
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Migrants in Europe stand by the basic values of democracy, according to a new study conducted by a research team led by Professor Marc Helbling, sociologist at the University of Mannheim focusing on Migration and Integration ...
Social Sciences
Nov 7, 2025
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Populists use controversial issues to a far greater extent than other issues to promote their political messages. This is deliberate.
Political science
Nov 6, 2025
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Routine congressional oversight hearings usually don't make headlines. Historically, these often low-key events have been the sorts of things you catch only on C-SPAN – procedural, polite and largely ignored outside the ...
Political science
Nov 6, 2025
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Adults aged 55 and older are significantly more likely to share political misinformation than younger social media users. And it's not because they're unable to discern fake news from real news, according to new University ...
Social Sciences
Nov 6, 2025
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Current U.S. immigration enforcement and deportation policies are producing widespread harm to physical and mental health, with family separation and the specters of fear and intimidation affecting the well-being of immigrant ...
Social Sciences
Nov 6, 2025
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