A new study in the American Journal of Political Science explores how and when politicians can use fear to manipulate the public into supporting policies they might otherwise oppose. Politicians' use of fear is more likely ...
Social Sciences
Mar 4, 2009
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When you vote in an election, your choice is surely not influenced by anything as superficial as a candidate's looks, right?
Social Sciences
Jul 21, 2010
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Politicians around the world must be held to account for mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic, argues a senior editor at The BMJ today.
Political science
Feb 4, 2021
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The overwhelming scientific consensus is that gases produced by human activity are affecting the global climate. But even if you don't believe the current warming of the global climate is caused by humans, it's only common ...
Environment
Jun 23, 2015
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A study analyzing millions of tweets has revealed that Republican members of the U.S. Congress are increasingly circulating news from dubious sources, compared to their European counterparts.
Social Sciences
Sep 21, 2022
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(Phys.org)—A new study has thrown doubt on the ability of the average voter to make an accurate judgement of the performance of their politicians, showing that voter biases appear to be deep-seated and broad.
Social Sciences
Dec 24, 2012
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Politicians and governments are suppressing science, and when good science is suppressed, people die, argues a senior editor at The BMJ today.
Political science
Nov 13, 2020
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(PhysOrg.com) -- With the push for creating green energy, giant windmill farms are becoming more and more common for electricity production. However, the National Weather Service and the United States Air Force say these ...
They are familiar scenes: politicians bemoaning the death of family values only for extramarital affairs to be unveiled or politicians preaching financial sacrifice while their expense accounts fatten up.
Social Sciences
Dec 14, 2010
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Top UN experts have just delivered the first volume of a massive new climate change report, but already whispers are starting to be heard: Will it be the last such review?
Environment
Sep 27, 2013
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A politician, political leader, or political figure (from Greek "polis") is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making. This includes people who hold decision-making positions in government, and people who seek those positions, whether by means of election, coup d'état, appointment, electoral fraud, conquest, right of inheritance (see also: divine right) or other means. Politics is not limited to governance through public office. Political offices may also be held in corporations, and other entities that are governed by self-defined political processes.
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