Japanese electioneering tiptoes into Internet age
High-tech Japan is gearing up for elections, but you won't hear a tweet from Prime Minister Taro Aso or his main rivals.
High-tech Japan is gearing up for elections, but you won't hear a tweet from Prime Minister Taro Aso or his main rivals.
Internet
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Steve Caplan is no stranger to the high-stakes world of political advertising. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of politics, advertising and marketing, Caplan brings real-world experience to his teaching ...
Social Sciences
Jul 23, 2024
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There's a widespread view that populism is on the rise, from the United States and Turkey to India and Hungary.
Social Sciences
Jun 26, 2024
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The election has commenced and the race is on—to amass as many likes, shares and comments as possible. Digital campaigning, particularly through social media, is now a key part of political candidates' communication toolkit.
Political science
May 29, 2024
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign agricultural and consumer economist Maria Kalaitzandonakes recently completed a survey of U.S. consumers, gauging their perceptions of market share and tendency to overcharge by different ...
Economics & Business
Mar 14, 2024
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Policies that provide public financing for political campaigns have gained popularity in the United States. One example is the Democracy Vouchers program that was implemented in Seattle, Washington in 2017 to potentially ...
Economics & Business
Oct 4, 2023
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A new co-authored book by University of Toronto Mississauga professor Akwasi Owusu-Bempah examines how harsh cannabis laws have contributed to racial injustice—and how to repair the communities most affected.
Social Sciences
Apr 12, 2023
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The liberal use of "shame" during the coronavirus pandemic and the corrosive effect it had on British society is the focus of a new book set to be released this month.
Social Sciences
Feb 6, 2023
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The Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision by the United States Supreme Court earlier this year overturned constitutional protections of reproductive choice for Americans.
Economics & Business
Dec 5, 2022
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In disinformation campaigns, like the long-standing pro-Kremlin campaign targeted at Ukraine by the Russian government, who is most at risk of believing false information? A study led by McGill University and the Massachusetts ...
Social Sciences
Aug 4, 2022
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