Job demand, not just skills, can shape public attitudes on immigration

Republican-leaning economists tend to predict stronger economic growth when a Republican is president than Democrats do—and because of this partisan optimism, their forecasts end up being less accurate.This post was originally published on this site

Days of unrest in Nepal have resulted in the ousting of a deeply unpopular government and the deaths of at least 50 people.This post was originally published on this site

Government scholars Suzanne Mettler and Trevor Brown both grew up in rural communities—and both were struck by how divided those small towns became.This post was originally published on this site

UK voters are far more likely to see immigration from the EU as good for Britain after reading a short, positive message about a Polish migrant that highlights values such as hard work and duty, [...]

The fatal shooting of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, 2025, has brought renewed attention to the climate of political violence in America. Kirk’s death reflects a sizable increase in threats against officeholders [...]

Why do so many people return to crime after serving their sentence—even in Norway, with one of the world’s most humane prison systems?This post was originally published on this site

Earlier this week, thousands of mainly young people in Nepal took to the streets in mass protests triggered by the government’s decision to ban 26 social media platforms.This post was originally published on this site

Settling in a new country as a refugee comes with a variety of opportunities and challenges, from forming social connections, to navigating government services, and many others. The challenges can be greater for refugees with [...]

Women experience major consequences from water scarcity and pollution. Across the world, many women and girls lose education and employment opportunities due to spending long hours fetching water. They also face major health and safety [...]

Americans are more knowledgeable this year in answering basic civics questions, according to the Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey, conducted annually by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania.This post was [...]