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In death penalty cases, the quest for justice is not America’s highest value

Jimmie Christian Duncan learned in April 2025 that a Louisiana judge had dismissed his capital murder conviction and he would no longer face the prospect of execution. In 1998, a jury convicted Duncan of murdering […]

Extreme turnover of Latin American legislators highlights political instability in the region

A new study led by Karel Kouba from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, reveals unprecedentedly high rates of legislative turnover in Latin America, raising concerns about democratic stability and governance quality in the region.This […]

From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech

For much of the 20th century, young Americans were seen as free speech’s fiercest defenders. But now, young Americans are growing more skeptical of free speech.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Policies erode benefits gained by marriage for foreign-born individuals

According to new research by ILR Assistant Professor Tristan Ivory, intermarriage between foreign-born and native-born citizens provides clear labor market benefits for the foreign-born partner that change depending on the reception of immigrants in the […]

Examining the relationship between moral outrage on social media and activism

A new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science examines how expressions of moral outrage on social media are linked to online activism, specifically petition-signing behavior.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

‘Utu’ as foreign policy: How a Māori worldview can make sense of a shifting world order

There is a growing feeling in New Zealand that the regional geopolitical situation is becoming less stable and more conflicted. China has ramped up its Pacific engagement, most recently with the Cook Islands, and the […]

Why people reject new rules—but only until they take effect

From smoking bans to new speed limits—many people soon stop resisting policy changes that restrict their personal freedom once the new rules come into force. This conclusion was reached in a study conducted by the […]

No matter who the next pope is, U.S. Catholics stand ‘at a crossroads’—a sociologist explains

More than 130 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025. With the announcement “Extra omnes”—”all out”—the doors were closed and the cardinals sequestered to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church. They […]

Nearly half of sexual abuse first happens at age 15 or younger, global study finds

Nearly one out of five women and one out of seven men aged 20 and older globally faced sexual violence as a child, according to a study published in The Lancet.This article is brought to […]

Conservatives are more likely than liberals to negotiate price, says research

When purchasing, say, a used car or a house from a private seller, it’s not uncommon for the prospective buyer to make an offer below the asking price, then negotiate with the owner before a […]