Democracy From the Sidelines: How U.S. Politics Became a Spectator Sport
The framers of the U.S. Constitution envisioned that political power would favor states and municipalities. Why is the reality so profoundly different?
Political Science
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What’s True, and Fake, About the Facebook Effect
Is Facebook responsible for what people think and feel about politics?
The Myth of Civic Engagement During Trump’s Presidency
In many ways the American public is just as disengaged now as it was before Trump’s election.
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How the Behavioral Immune System Influences Attitudes Toward Immigration
In political rhetoric, individuals from unfamiliar and marginalized groups have often been compared both to vectors of disease and to vermin.
Smartphones Make It Easier to Follow the News, but Harder to Comprehend
While mobile devices make it possible to check in on Comey from anywhere, new research shows following the news on mobile devices is subpar when it comes to reading and actually retaining that information.
Immigration: The Disconnect Between Perception and Policy
Two-thirds of Americans believe the country’s current immigration policy needs at least major revisions. What that reform should look like varies, but not as much one might think.