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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Study: Police murder of George Floyd associated with short-term spike in firearm assaults on US police officers
The police murder of George Floyd sparked nationwide protests in the summer of 2020 and revived claims that public outcry over such high-profile police killings perpetuates a violent "war on cops." In a new study, researchers ...
Social Sciences
May 1, 2023
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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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The reasons behind people's support for populist movements are complex, research shows
Researchers working in a currently ongoing European research project have found that the reasons behind people's support for populist movements are complex.
Social Sciences
Mar 29, 2022
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In the aftermath of an attack, everyone claims a piece, except the terrorists
Terrorism is not a successful communication strategy. After an attack, the attention quickly shifts from the terrorists to authorities and citizens. This is what Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn argues in her dissertation: The ...
Social Sciences
Aug 30, 2021
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Anti-aid rhetoric has an impact, but only among fans of populist politicians
Populist anti-foreign aid rhetoric works—but only fans of populist politicians are convinced by hostile messages about charity abroad, a new study shows. Those who distrust populist politicians are significantly less susceptible ...
Political science
Jul 8, 2021
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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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Schools are moving online, but not all children start out digitally equal
More than one billion young people around the world are now shut out of classrooms due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even in Australia where many schools remain open, many parents have chosen to keep their kids home.
Education
Mar 26, 2020
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How to decipher the news to find the facts
Nine months to go till the November presidential election. How do you wade through the political rhetoric and potential biases and falsehoods from various information outlets to get to the real facts?
Education
Feb 26, 2020
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Study: Millennials arrested more often than predecessors—even when fewer crimes are committed
Millennials are more likely to be arrested than their predecessor counterparts regardless of self-reported criminal activity, finds a new study by a Johns Hopkins University expert. Furthermore, black men who self-reported ...
Social Sciences
Apr 29, 2019
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