Politics

A study published in the American Journal of Political Science shows that civic education interventions can work to increase support for democracy, and doing so in the social media context can reach many more people, […]

Mandatory voting laws are known to increase voter turnout, but how significant are their effects?This article was originally published here

What most sparks a region’s desire to seek independence from their country—income or identity?This article was originally published here

As police departments and activists look for strategies to reduce excessive use of force by police, new research from the University of Michigan shows limited data, lack of transparency and irregular implementation of reforms make […]

Researchers working on the FACE-Africa project have co-developed country-specific information and tools with Gambian food system stakeholders to evaluate possible strategies for adapting to climate change and ensuring sufficient healthy food for The Gambia. Their […]

The start of a new year these days signals the launch of Veganuary, a campaign which encourages people to give up animal products for the month of January.This article was originally published here

A new report, co-authored by a University of York academic, has warned that children living in the North of England are among the most vulnerable to rising living costs.This article was originally published here

Leaders in the U.S. are getting older. For example, politicians in the House of Representatives are 20 years older than the average voter, and the country’s 80-year-old President may stand for re-election. According to research […]

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers from Northern Arizona University examined the core beliefs of the Chinese government, aiming to uncover opportunities to slow climate change by leveraging Beijing’s political will for sustainability and conservation gains.This […]

A new study from Rice University political scientist Rick Wilson and Texas A&M economist Catherine Eckel has examined the topic of trustworthiness. The article, titled “Attributions of Trust and Trustworthiness,” will appear in an upcoming […]