Attempts to improve governance in the world’s most troubled states have failed because they’ve been based on the rational design of formal institutions rather than the behavioral logic of the individuals that work inside them.
Why have some groups fighting for acceptance been successful while others have not? It’s about who you know and how many know you.
New research suggests that political leaders don’t always have to cede political ground when trying to reduce animosity between the parties.
How a single ten-minute “deep canvassing” conversation can enduringly reduce prejudice.
The framers of the U.S. Constitution envisioned that political power would favor states and municipalities. Why is the reality so profoundly different?
Is Facebook responsible for what people think and feel about politics?
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