Politics

A growing body of research tracking the spread of misinformation online has largely focused on presumably false stories from unreliable sources—websites that fabricate content or intentionally mislead readers. But a recent study co-authored by researchers […]

Once an electoral candidate is in the lead, the public views them as the winner. If the candidate then loses, fraud seems a likely explanation, and even the winner’s supporters might be inclined to be […]

Conspiracy theories are a widespread occurrence in today’s hyper-connected and polarized world.This post was originally published on this website.

In the United States, immigration status has long created hierarchies within our society, where some can participate fully in public life, while others are excluded. These divisions have serious consequences for our communities, including when […]

When Robert Smith met his future girlfriend in 2010, he wanted to take things slowly. For Smith, no relationship had been easy in the years since he was diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus, or […]

President Donald Trump intends to unveil an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan aimed at keeping the United States at the forefront of AI development. Toward that end, the president is expected to sign three new executive […]

The last year has highlighted a political divide between young men and women. Data from elections in several countries shows that women aged 18–29 are becoming significantly more liberal, while young men are leaning more […]

When women political candidates deviate from expectations or the views of their party, they are judged far more harshly than men by voters, reveals a new study in Politics & Gender.This post was originally published […]