Wealthy Americans have distinct preferences regarding fairness, with a greater willingness to accept inequalities relative to the general public, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Social Sciences
Sep 7, 2023
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A more efficient U.S. Postal Service can increase voter turnout in all states regardless of their mail voting laws, according to a Washington State University study.
Social Sciences
Sep 5, 2023
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What effect do election processes, protests, social media, electoral rules, integrity, and voter outcomes have on an incumbent's decision to respect an election result or fight to retain office? A paper published in the Journal ...
Social Sciences
Aug 24, 2023
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In emerging countries, where the differences between political parties are considerable, elections often bring sweeping policy changes, even when the incumbents remain in power. This electoral uncertainty creates challenges ...
Economics & Business
Aug 22, 2023
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Does requiring an ID to vote help Republicans win? What about allowing people with prior criminal convictions to cast ballots—does that favor Democrats? For years, Democrats and Republicans in the United States have argued ...
Social Sciences
Aug 15, 2023
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Social media helped contribute to the UPND's impressive victory in the 2021 Zambia elections, new analysis shows.
Political science
Aug 7, 2023
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Political campaign ads and donor solicitations have long been deceptive. In 2004, for example, U.S. presidential candidate John Kerry, a Democrat, aired an ad stating that Republican opponent George W. Bush "says sending ...
Political science
Jul 24, 2023
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Texas A&M University Professor Dr. Kirby Goidel reflects on the "march of democracy" as America's 247th birthday nears. A professor of political science in the Bush School of Government and Public Service, Goidel studies ...
Social Sciences
Jul 3, 2023
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When it comes time to vote, you may think having more candidate options is better. But that's not necessarily the case.
Political science
Jun 22, 2023
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What role does a person's circle of acquaintances play in whether they will turn out to vote? If people think their friends and family will vote, does that create social pressure for them to vote as well? Does the thought ...
Social Sciences
May 24, 2023
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