Three myths about immigration in America
The U.S. is—and long has been—a pluralistic society that contains large immigrant communities.
Social Sciences
Jun 30, 2023
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News tagged with political rhetoric
Violent political rhetoric fuels violent attitudes
(PhysOrg.com) -- Political leaders regularly promise to "fight" for noble causes and "combat" pressing problems. They declare "war" on social problems, such as poverty, disease, drugs and terrorism.
Social Sciences
Jan 25, 2011
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We may be less rational than we think when considering morality and politics
Election seasons can serve as a reminder of just how deeply mysterious the human mind remains. Particularly puzzling is the fact that people are heavily influenced by political advertising on television.
Social Sciences
Mar 6, 2012
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When and why do politicians use emotive rhetoric in parliamentary speeches?
Politicians use emotional resources in their speeches in parliament depending on the type of debate and use emotive rhetoric strategically and selectively, mainly to attract voters. This is one of the main conclusions of ...
Political science
Jun 30, 2021
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Great speeches: How to know one if we hear one
With the season for political oratory hard upon us, how does the rhetoric of this year's crop of presidential contenders measure up?
Social Sciences
Oct 12, 2011
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9/11 merged US immigration and terrorism efforts at Latinos' expense, study finds
After September 11, issues of immigration and terrorism merged, heightening surveillance and racializing Latino immigrants as a threat to national security, according to sociologists at The University of Texas at Austin (UT ...
Social Sciences
Aug 20, 2016
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'Tipping points' lead to irreversible shifts, say climate experts
The most significant changes can be sudden, not gradual, if the circumstances are right. Horizon Magazine listened in on a recent discussion between leading climate change scientists on the role of "tipping points" in the ...
Environment
Jun 13, 2022
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Political rhetoric changes views on democratic principles, study finds
Most people will agree that over the past several years, American political leaders have been saying—and sharing on social media—unusual things that politicians would never have said a decade or two ago. At times, their ...
Political science
Oct 25, 2023
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Psychology of debt talks is all in game of chicken
(AP) -- Psychologists and mediators compare the political wrangling over the debt limit to a dangerous game of "chicken" with both sides racing cars at each other head-on.
Social Sciences
Jul 28, 2011
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Support for climate change action drops, poll finds
Americans' support for government action on global warming remains high but has dropped during the past two years, according to a new survey by Stanford researchers in collaboration with Ipsos Public Affairs. Political rhetoric ...
Environment
May 8, 2012
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