Political Science Archives - Page 13 of 15

Religion in the workplace is tricky, but employers and employees both lose when it becomes a total taboo

Since we spend so much of our lives at our jobs, it’s only natural that conversations with colleagues go beyond the work in front of us. People share interests and hobbies, family struggles, health concerns, […]

New book explains how the internet has propelled extremism to forefront of 21st-century politics

In a new book, Virginia Commonwealth University professor Christopher Whyte explores why conspiracy theories, extremist rhetoric and acts of antagonism by fringe elements of society are becoming increasingly prevalent.This post was originally published on this […]

What monkeys might teach us about evaluating presidential candidates

Does a candidate’s appearance affect how we vote? There’s growing evidence that suggests the answer may be yes. In a recent study published on the preprint server bioRxiv, neuroscientists at the University of Pennsylvania and […]

Colonialism, starvation and resistance: How food is weaponized, from Gaza to Canada

For more than a year, the Israeli state has been engaged in a massive incursion into Gaza following the October 2023 Hamas attack against Israel.This post was originally published on this site

Rust Belt voters aren’t all white, but reporting often ignores the concerns of people of color there, says geographer

Every four years, national media turn their attention to the Rust Belt, a term that describes Midwestern industrial and manufacturing states whose economies were decimated by the decline of those industries in the 1970s. This […]

Americans own guns to protect themselves from psychological as well as physical threats, researcher says

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance all have something in common. All four of them, along with an estimated 42% of American adults, have lived in a home with at least one […]

How local governments can lead the way in decarbonizing the US

The success of the $1 trillion that was recently invested by the U.S. federal government to mitigate climate climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) largely depends on […]

Tax policy changes could make homeownership a reality for more Americans

Changes to U.S. tax policy could make the dream of homeownership more affordable to many Americans, according to a new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Using a new dynamic lifecycle […]

Is political sectarianism fracturing America?

Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Gardens in New York City on Sunday, October 27 was called a “carnival of grievances, misogyny and racism” by the New York Times. The event, which came just over […]

Tattoos to confront the terror of death: Researchers examine rise of memorial tattoos in Israel

The October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel resulted in widespread trauma, impacting not only the direct victims but also the broader population. Many experienced posttraumatic symptoms. This collective trauma blurred the lines between witnesses […]