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Governments are becoming increasingly secretive. Here’s how they can be made to be more transparent
Transparency is vital to our democratic system of government.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Partisan hostility, not just policy, drives U.S. protests
Partisan animosity is a powerful driver of protest participation—sometimes nearly matching or even exceeding concern about the actual issues, according to a new study published in the journal Social Forces.This article is brought to you […]
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Female election candidates less likely to be retweeted and receive media coverage, UK study shows
Female candidates in recent UK General Elections were less likely to be retweeted than male candidates and less likely to receive media coverage, research shows.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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From ‘God Emperor Trump’ to ‘St. Luigi,’ memes power the politics of feeling
Why do images of Donald Trump as a galactic emperor or Luigi Mangione as a Catholic saint resonate so deeply with some people? Memes don’t just entertain—they shape how we identify with power, grievance and […]
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Child marriage law ‘backlash’ causes rise in under-age brides
A law intended to stamp out child marriage may have had the opposite effect and lead to an increase, new research by King’s College London shows. The study is published in The Journal of Law, […]
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Cyberstalking growing at faster rate than other forms of stalking, study reveals
Cyberstalking is increasing at a faster rate than traditional stalking and is disproportionately affecting young people, women, and members of the lesbian, gay and bisexual community, according to a new study led by researchers from […]
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Borderline democracy? How Polish voters tolerated restrictions of civil liberties to address immigration crisis
In the face of a growing migration crisis in 2021, the Polish government declared a state of emergency along its border with Belarus, suspending basic civil liberties for citizens in the affected areas. A new […]
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Instagram images could influence public opinion on certain major events
A new study of Instagram posts has uncovered strong statistical correlations suggesting that social media images may play a key role in shaping public opinion towards events, with notable social and political effects.This article is […]
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He said, she said—how misinformation clouds the memory of accuser and accused in sexual assault cases
A new study suggests both defendants and complainants are equally prone to memory distortions in sexual assault cases.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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How China’s pandas became its most valuable diplomats—and its vulnerable children
Anthony Albanese’s recent visit to Chengdu’s panda breeding base showed the enduring power of China’s panda diplomacy.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.