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Riots in the UK: Online propagandists know how to work their audiences—this is what we are missing

The frightening scenes of far-right extremists clashing with police and even rioting in British towns and cities in recent days have many wondering how to stop the spread of the propaganda that encourages racism, violence […]

Cross-community interactions with fringe users increase the growth of fringe communities on Reddit

New EPFL research has found that the exchange of comments between members and non-members of fringe communities (fringe interactions) on mainstream online platforms attracts new members to these extremist groups. It has also suggested potential […]

Rape myths can affect jurors’ perceptions of sexual assault, and that needs to change

In Canada, more than 34,000 cases of sexual assault were reported to police in 2022, representing a 38% increase from 2017.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

How America’s elites may hold the key to lowering murder rates

New crime laws, police funding and similar efforts may have some effect on homicide rates in the United States—but the biggest impact will come from the actions of our political and economic elites.This article is […]

Southport riots: Why social media’s role in unrest is overblown

More than 100 people have been arrested in riots following the fatal stabbing of three young girls in an attack on a dance class.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Potential terrorists can be identified from social media posts, new research shows

Researchers at the University of Bath have identified signals in social media posts that can predict when someone posting on far-right forums is likely to go on to commit a terrorist act.This article is brought […]

Are young climate activists finally being heard? Research shows adults support youth voice to parliament

In recent years, the climate emergency has sparked a global response from children and young people. The School Strikes for Climate movement is a prominent example.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Q&A: How do presidential candidates embody ideas about race and national identity, including views of Latinos?

J. David Cisneros, a professor of communication and an affiliate of Latina/Latino Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researches social movements and public rhetoric about race, culture and citizenship.This article is brought to you […]

A study examined reactions of Jewish Israelis to human rights criticism; then Oct. 7 happened

A UC Merced professor and his co-researchers set out to measure how Jewish Israelis react to different sources of criticism about Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. Does disapproval from internal voices move public opinion? Voices from […]

One-third of Ukrainians would give up land for peace—but it’s not as simple as that

According to a recent opinion poll taken by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, almost one third of Ukrainians are now prepared to make territorial concessions to Russia if this brings the Russian war of […]