The rise of populism—a political argument that pits ordinary people against a corrupt, government elite—is putting democracy at risk, said Stanford scholars in a new white paper released today.
Political science
Mar 11, 2020
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A combined team of researchers from Yale University and the University of Cambridge has found that gas and oil companies reward U.S. lawmakers who oppose environmental protections by increasing campaign contributions. In ...
Britain recently elected a prime minister who unlawfully shut down parliament to escape democratic scrutiny and who tells blatant falsehoods whenever it suits him. Boris Johnson casually denies the presence of media in front ...
Political science
Dec 19, 2019
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Research on President Trump's greetings provides insight into politicians constructing their public personas
Political science
Oct 15, 2019
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For the most part, politicians do put their money where their mouths are. A recent study of U.S senators and representatives finds that the more liberal a politician's voting record is, the more likely the politician is to ...
Social Sciences
May 31, 2019
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If trust in our politicians is at an all time low, maybe it's time to reconsider how we elect them in the first place.
Machine learning & AI
May 13, 2019
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An international collaboration has investigated how people perceive politicians when they spread misinformation. The research found supporters of the politicians reduced their belief in misinformation once corrected, yet ...
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2019
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The sleazy "sugar baby" scandal involving Australian politician Andrew Broad, exposed for his reported cringy attempts to hook up with a woman almost half his age, might look like just another case of a politician caught ...
Economics & Business
Jan 14, 2019
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If someone asks you why you chose the election candidate you voted for, you will likely have a good answer. Maybe you agree with the candidate's policy stances. Maybe you support his/her party. Maybe you are tired of the ...
Social Sciences
Dec 03, 2018
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Scientists, environmentalists and animal rights activists have said it for many years. Now conclusive analysis has confirmed their argument.
Political science
Nov 21, 2018
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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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