Twangy voices are a hallmark of country music and many regional accents. However, this speech type, often described as “brassy” and “bright,” can also be used to get a message across in a noisy environment.This […]
A five-year study dispels the stereotype of conspiracy theorists as angry loners or keyboard warriors. Rather, social and emotional connections provided by conspiracy theorists are recruiting diverse participants on a growing scale.This post was originally […]
The rise of social media was quickly followed by the advent of the “influencer”—an online content creator who builds credibility within a specific niche, giving them the power to shape opinions and purchasing decisions.This post […]
Despite progress toward gender equity, many women continue to take on the majority of unpaid labor within their households, including housework and child care.This post was originally published on this website.
“You’re so ugly it hurts.”This post was originally published on this website.
Do new laws requiring corporate due diligence in supply chains harm the economy, as some business associations claim? A recent study by researchers at the Universities of Zurich and Glasgow analyzed data from more than […]
A new sociological study offers a surprising take on the state of American news: Right-wing news media doesn’t just sit on the opposite end of the political spectrum from mainstream outlets—it operates more like a […]
The ideological divide between opposing political groups has been drastically increasing in various countries worldwide. This phenomenon, known as political polarization, can lead to greater social division, extremism and political violence.This post was originally published […]
The IRS will offer religious congregations more freedom to endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status, the agency said in a July 2025 court filing. President Donald Trump has previously vowed to abolish the […]
Two new studies find that leaders are less likely to empower followers who raise concerns about workplace decisions, even though these “challenging voice” employees play a critical role in highlighting problems and identifying solutions. The […]
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