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UrduThe same four factors that explain how people change their beliefs on a variety of issues can account for the recent rise in anti-science attitudes, a new review suggests.
Tag: Politics
Mass shootings: Conservative, liberal #socialmedia users starting to agree — enough is enough, says @UNLV researcher
Schoolchildren huddled in Uvalde, Tex. classrooms as classmates and teachers are cut down by a rogue gunman. A peaceful weekend afternoon at a Buffalo, N.Y. grocery store interrupted by a white supremacist who sprays the aisles of elderly, predominantly African American weekend shoppers with an AR-15 style rifle. Only five months into the year, these attacks tallied as the 198th and 214th U.
Republicans and Democrats see their own party’s falsehoods as more acceptable
Politicians’ policy falsehoods seen as justifiable based on their signal of partisan trustworthiness.
Massive dataset reveals which governments have best responded to COVID-19 pandemic
How well did our political institutions manage the COVID-19 pandemic and are they prepared to handle future threats to the public? A research team led by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York hopes to answer these questions and more after compiling an extensive dataset tracking public health government responses to COVID-19 at all levels of government throughout the world.
Political ideology influences management decisions such as mask wearing in federal judiciary, study finds
Federal district judges appointed by Republican presidents were found to be less likely to require mask wearing in the courtroom during the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a new study from the School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis.
Virginia Tech experts: Jan. 6 hearings will continue with substance and stunts
Substantive or stunt? Productive or pandering? Two Virginia Tech experts say the proceedings this month of the House committee investigating the January 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol are shaping up to include moments of import as well as moments…
George Washington University faculty experts are available to provide insight, context, and commentary before and after the Jan. 6 Committee hearings. To schedule an interview with a GW expert, contact GW Media Relations at [email protected].
To schedule an interview with a GW expert, contact GW Media Relations at [email protected]. Lara Brown, director of the GW Graduate School of Political Management, is an expert on the presidency. She can discuss the implications of the Trump White…
Rolling back abortion rights is ‘democratic backsliding,’ UW political scientist says
The U.S. Supreme Court’s draft ruling, leaked Monday, that would overturn the constitutional right to an abortion, shows how the country is “backsliding” on democracy, says Sophia Jordán Wallace, an associate professor of political science at the University of Washington.…
Overcoming polarized politics
Instead of being complacent that the populist threat to U.S. democracy is over, the people and their politicians ought to learn from the mistakes of their neighbors in South America, where a failure to address structural inequalities has allowed populism to retain power.
How politics governed in-person schooling during pandemic
New research from Michigan State University reveals how political partisanship influenced schools’ reopening plans amid the global pandemic.
New GW Poll Shows Most Americans Approve of Biden, Confident in Future of US
A small majority of Americans approve of the job performance of President Joe Biden, according to a new survey by the Society of Presidential Pollsters at the George Washington University. A larger number of respondents also express confidence in the future of the country.
Expert on Islam and U.S. foreign policy can discuss 20th anniversary of 9/11
Professor Muqtedar Khan, one of the world’s foremost experts on Islam and Islamic political philosophy, can comment on various topics regarding the 20th anniversity of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. Starting with an…
Cultural backlash: Is LGBTQ progress an attack on Christianity?
New research from Washington University in St. Louis explains why some Christians view recent LGBTQ progress as a threat and offers possible interventions to reduce such all-or-nothing beliefs.
Family values outweigh politics in U.S. Latinos’ climate beliefs
For many in the U.S., human-caused climate change is a political tug-of-war between the left and the right. But for Latinos in this country, the issue hits much closer to home.
More Than the Games: The Olympics and the Global Spotlight on Societal Issues
Millions of spectators tuned in Friday to watch the opening ceremony of the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Studies examine different understandings, varieties of diversity
University of Illinois Chicago researchers detail findings from three studies that explore the connection between political ideology, attitudes, and beliefs toward diversity
Money talks: Wealthy ‘hijack’ agenda to gain policy influence
Cornell University professor of government published “Hijacking the Agenda: Economic Power and Political Influence” on June 30. The book explores lawmakers’ attention to corporate and wealthy interests, even as income inequality widened to historic levels.
Survey measures whites’, Blacks’ views on American identity, guns, political violence
Finds considerable disagreement on the use of violence in certain settings
Political variables carried more weight than healthcare in government response to COVID-19
Political institutions such as the timing of elections and presidentialism had a larger influence on COVID-19 strategies than the institutions organizing national healthcare, according to a research team led by a professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Lies about 2020 election persist, could impact future races
It’s been seven months since Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States, yet the Donald Trump-led “Stop The Steal” campaign has not subsided. Polls show a growing majority of Republicans believe the lie that the 2020 election…
Eagleton Experts on the NJ Gubernatorial Primary
Experts from Rutgers University’s Eagleton Institute of Politics are available for commentary and analysis about the New Jersey Gubernatorial Primary Election. John Farmer, Jr., Director, Eagleton Institute of Politics; Director, Miller Center for Community Protection and Resilience Farmer can discuss the…
Adult roles build skills for children of Latinx immigrants
Children of Latinx immigrants who take on adult responsibilities exhibit higher levels of political activity compared with those who do not, according to University of Georgia researcher Roberto Carlos.
Stress from 2016 U.S. Presidential Election Associated with Significant Increase in Cardiac Events
A new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association is the first to show that exposure to a stressful political election is strongly associated with an increase in potentially life-threatening cardiac events.
Despite losing a U.S. House seat, West Virginia can still wield congressional power
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Although West Virginia will lose one of three congressional seats – based on a decline of nearly 65,000 residents in new U.S. Census Bureau data – the overall damage may be minimal, according to a West Virginia…
The George Washington University has experts who can talk about various topics related to President Biden’s speech on April 28.
George Washington University Experts Available for Interviews on President Biden’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress The president will speak to Congress and the nation in his first major speech since his inauguration WASHINGTON (April 23, 2021)—Joe Biden will…
Rutgers’ Eagleton Institute of Politics Launches First Public Database of Scientists in State Politics
The Science and Politics Initiative at Rutgers’ Eagleton Institute of Politics has launched the first publicly accessible national database of elected state legislators with scientific, engineering and health care training.
Space policy continues to shoot for the Moon: ASU Thunderbird’s newest professor says space appears to be one thing Trump and Biden agree on
ASU Thunderbird’s newest professor says space appears to be one thing Trump and Biden agree on The Biden White House has generally made every attempt to distance itself from the Trump administration’s policies and messaging. The new president has swiftly…
A leader’s gender plays a role in local government sustainability policymaking
When it comes to local government, does the gender of a mayor or county executive matter in sustainability policymaking? Yes, but only in certain ways, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
She Votes: Women, the Workplace, and Pandemic Politics
New Survey of Women Voters Shows That the Covid-19 Pandemic Has Widely Shifted Perceptions of American Politics, Work Norms, and Gender Roles.
She Votes: Women, the Workplace, and Pandemic Politics
Washington, D.C. (March 16, 2021)—The Covid-19 pandemic has upended the lives and careers of millions of women, highlighted inequities in health care, education and the economy, and underscored the importance of electing women to political office, according to a new online survey [link to the survey] released today by Gender on the Ballot, a partnership between the Women & Politics Institute at American University’s School of Public Affairs and the Barbara Lee Family Foundation. Benenson Strategy Group conducted the survey, She Votes, which aimed to explore the issues shaping women voters and their political opinions one year after the start of the pandemic.
“Women faced unprecedented adversity over the course of the last year, and we now know that they are reckoning with the political and cultural systems that shape their professional and personal lives,” said Betsy Fischer Martin, Executive Director of the Women & Politics Institute. “She Votes delivers insights about what issues a
Experts available to comment on federal government’s $1.9 trillion economic relief plan
INDIANAPOLIS and BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Congress is expected to vote today on the American Rescue Plan, President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill. The plan, which has already passed the Senate, would provide direct payments of up to $1,400…
In limiting political content, Facebook risks advancing censorship narrative
Facebook announced on Wednesday that it will begin implementing changes to its algorithm to reduce political content on its users’ news feeds. The social media giant will be testing its new algorithm this week on users in Canada, Brazil and…
New nationwide survey shows MAGA supporters’ beliefs about the pandemic, the election and the insurrection
New data from the University of Washington, collected just before and after the Capitol riot, reveals fervent Trump voters’ opinions about race, gender, the pandemic and the 2020 election.
Vice Presidential Vogue: Kamala Harris and White House Fashion
As Kamala Harris stood beside newly sworn-in President Joe Biden last week, all eyes were on her as she made history as the nation’s first female vice president. But, much like other prominent women who have walked the halls of the White House before her, cultural experts expect that there will be just as much focus on her fashion statements as on her political ones — and the scrutiny may be intensified as the first woman and person of color in the VP position takes on stereotypes surrounding Eurocentric standards of beauty.
Changes in political administration come with increased danger of international conflict
A new paper including faculty at Binghamton University suggests that when democratic publics vote out an administration, this change comes with an increase in the danger of undesirable conflict.
UNC Expert Offers Context from Historical Perspective on Capitol Riot and its Lasting Impacts
On January 6, supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in Washington, D.C. As people not only in the U.S. but around the world try to understand the event and its ramifications, University of Northern Colorado Professor of…
120 million Parler posts reveal users shared content related to Donald Trump’s efforts to challenge election
In recent news, archivists have saved content by users on the social media platform Parler, which was booted by big tech companies like Apple and Amazon. Those posts largely revolve around support for Donald Trump and his efforts during the…
Motherhood Does Not Drive Support For Gun Control
Moms are not more likely than other women to support gun control efforts. In fact, a new study finds that parenthood doesn’t have a substantial effect on the gun control views of men or women.
Is compromise possible in a split Senate?
The Democrats’ dual victories in Georgia’s runoff election on Jan. 5, created a rare 50-50 split in the U.S. Senate and will give majority power to the Democrats once Vice President-elect Kamala Harris — potentially, the deciding vote — is sworn into office on Jan. 20.Given how divided politics in America has become, will the tied Senate be in constant gridlock?Not necessarily.
Republican politicians will watch Trump’s approval rating closely following storming of Capitol
The storming of the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6 will cause Republicans politicians to watch the polls closely to see if Trump has lost his grip on the GOP base, according to Jonathan Krasno, associate professor of political science at…
Expert can discuss future of social media and its impact on U.S. democracy
Expert can discuss future of social media and its impact on U.S. democracy Monica Stephens’ research focuses on social media and societal trends, including incivility and misinformation on social media BUFFALO, N.Y. — University at Buffalo expert Monica Stephens is…
25th Amendment, Mike Pence’s political future, IU experts available to comment
INDIANAPOLIS and BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In the wake of violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol during Congress’ initial efforts to certify the 2020 election and President Donald Trump’s response that incited the mob, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have called…
Chaos, violence at U.S. Capitol, IU experts are available to comment
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Shortly after President Donald Trump addressed supporters Wednesday in Washington D.C., and said he would never concede the election, chaos and violence erupted as a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Congress was in the…
UB expert says Biden’s emphasis on unity can take the politics out of the pandemic response
BUFFALO, N.Y. – President-elect Joe Biden’s emphasis on national unity as part of his administration’s messaging surrounding the response to the COVID-19 pandemic is an effective tool that can help minimize the influence of political ideology on the public perception…
IU experts available to comment on nomination of Pete Buttigieg to Biden’s Cabinet
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Pete Buttigieg as his transportation secretary, news sources are reporting. If confirmed by the Senate, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate would be the…
What are the promises and perils of geoengineering?
In a new book, “Has It Come to This? The Promises and Perils of Geoengineering on the Brink,” Holly Jean Buck and colleagues weigh in on social, ethical and political dimensions of deliberate, large-scale interventions in the planet’s climate.
A Native American Secretary of the Interior would be a ‘game-changer,’ expert says
BUFFALO, N.Y. — If Joe Biden selects a Native American candidate to lead the Department of the Interior, that would be a “game-changer,” says Donald Grinde Jr., professor of transnational studies in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and…
Massive dataset reveals which governments have best responded to COVID-19 pandemic
Are our political institutions up for the task of managing the COVID-19 pandemic and any possible future similar threats? A research team led by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York has compiled an extensive dataset tracking public health government responses to COVID-19 at national and subnational levels of government throughout the world.
If COVID-19 can’t foster political unity, what can?
Bitter fighting continues in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, even as President-elect Joe Biden urged unity in his victory speech Saturday night. Michael Macy, professor of sociology and information science at Cornell University and director of the Social…
Biden faces tough choices in taking bold executive action
Former Vice President Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election on Saturday, sparking questions of how he will approach governing after taking the oath of office in January. Doug Kriner, professor of government at Cornell University…