2020 was a terrible year for climate disasters, but there are reasons for hope in 2021
Climate disasters started early in 2020—and kept on coming.
Environment
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The role of genes in political behavior
Politics and genetics have traditionally been considered non-overlapping fields, but over the past decade it has become clear that genes can influence political behavior, according to a review published online August 27th ...
Social Sciences
Aug 27, 2012
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Democratic decline is a global phenomenon, even in wealthy nations
Democratic backsliding is occurring in an unprecedented number of wealthy countries once thought immune to such forces—the United States among them, finds a new analysis led by Cornell political scientists and published ...
Political science
Jan 17, 2024
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How charter school foes are failing
As charter schools continue to expand, new research indicates liberal opponents are failing to make effective arguments aimed at curbing the education reform movement.
Social Sciences
Jan 22, 2015
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A licence to parent?
It's a comment we often hear in response to stories of child neglect: that parenting should require a licence.
Social Sciences
Aug 12, 2019
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'European Muslims perceive the EU more positively than other Europeans'
According to a study of the Cluster of Excellence "Religion and Politics", Muslims in Europe have a more positive view of the European Union (EU) compared to all other groups of the European population. "On average, Muslims ...
Social Sciences
Oct 27, 2017
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Survey: Fraud-free elections, free speech, key to democracy
A survey of U.S. political science professors a month into Donald Trump's presidency shows that fraud-free elections tops a list of 19 principles as most essential to democracy, as do free speech and a free press.
Social Sciences
Feb 25, 2017
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Study: Torture reports rose despite UN convention
Newly published research suggests that government use of torture has increased worldwide despite international norms discouraging it.
Social Sciences
Sep 3, 2009
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Successful once, protesters may hesitate to return to streets
As the long-term impact of the Arab Spring continues to take shape, research from political scientists at Princeton University and New York University warns that the protests that swept across the Middle East and North Africa ...
Social Sciences
Apr 1, 2013
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Why policy changes during Obama presidency will be more significant than during Clinton, Reagan eras
Unlike the post-election disappointment that has followed many election outcomes, the Obama presidency will likely break through a structural bias in American politics favoring the status quo and bring about significant changes ...
Social Sciences
May 6, 2009
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