To Reduce Political Hostility, Civility Goes Further Than Compromise
New research suggests that political leaders don’t always have to cede political ground when trying to reduce animosity between the parties.
Political Science
In Times of Disagreement, How to Find Unsticking Points
How a single ten-minute “deep canvassing” conversation can enduringly reduce prejudice.
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?
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.
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.