Half of U.S. adults consider fake news a major problem, and they mostly blame politicians and activists for it, according to a new survey.
Internet
Jun 5, 2019
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About a day later than planned, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC) closed on 13 December 2023. After much contestation, the conference adopted a decision ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 18, 2023
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The idea of free speech sparked into life 2,500 years ago in Ancient Greece—in part because it served a politician's interests. The ability to speak freely was seen as essential for the new Athenian democracy, which the ...
Social Sciences
Jan 9, 2024
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Libya's various governments in the past decade have played a crucial role in the shaping the course of the conflict in the country, a new study shows.
Political science
Dec 18, 2023
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It's not only in the US that actors are crossing over into politics. A recent publication in South European Society and Politics suggests why comedian Beppe Grillo's Five Star Movement may win a certain number of seats in ...
Social Sciences
Feb 22, 2013
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The term "community energy" can be applied to a variety of projects, some of which are more grassroots-focused ("grassroots movement"), while others are professionally managed, large-scale energy projects. In some towns, ...
Social Sciences
Mar 14, 2024
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Individual politicians and their messages increasingly matter for our interest and trust in politics. Think only of the political figures in your country and how they influence your opinion. But little is known how the personalization ...
Political science
Sep 28, 2022
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Anyone who regularly watches news or sports has likely noticed the steady creep of content competing for screen space, whether it be stock market prices, social media posts, game scores or some other graphic display. Previous ...
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2024
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Beginning in the 1990s and increasingly today, nonprofits are delving into politics. At the same time, political divisions are sharpening and candidates, parties and supporters scramble for any edge to achieve the win. Consequently, ...
Political science
Jun 5, 2019
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Female ex-combatants need more help to integrate into society when conflicts end or they will continue to face major barriers in living 'normal' lives, according to research carried out in Guatemala.
Social Sciences
May 20, 2019
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