Experts aren’t great at figuring out which political messages work
New research shows that experts performed little better than chance in identifying effective political messaging.
Should you be worried about manipulation in the 2024 election?
Richard Pildes, a leading scholar of constitutional law, offers insight on new efforts to protect the democratic process.
Democrats and Republicans agree on censoring hate speech
Democrats and Republicans generally agree on what to censor when it comes to the target, source and severity of hate speech, research finds.
How to cope with election stress and anxiety
An expert breaks down how you can deal with stress about this year’s presidential election.
Tariffs come with lots of ‘unintended consequences’
In a new study, researchers urge politicians to exercise caution when it comes to tariffs.
You’re more likely to click on social media posts you disagree with
People on social media are more likely to interact with content that challenges their views than content that aligns with their own beliefs.
How can you spot political deepfakes?
AI-generated political content has already wreaked havoc and tilted elections. Here’s how to spot it.
What do young voters think about the 2024 election?
A new survey examines Gen Z’s and millennials’ views on the issues and candidates in the 2024 election. An expert breaks the results down.
What do young voters think about the 2024 election?
A new survey examines Gen Z’s and millennials’ views on the issues and candidates in the 2024 election. An expert breaks the results down.
Patriotic messages can boost support for climate change action
Framing climate action as patriotic and status-quo friendly increases liberals’ and conservatives’ belief in climate change, research finds.