Politics

Central to Australia’s cultural and political identity is the notion of a “fair go.” But recent elections, including in the United States, have highlighted the challenge of maintaining shared norms and support for institutions when […]

As sport and politics are ever more intertwined in 2024, so too are the number of nations and organizations turning to “sportswashing.”This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Rural and urban. Blue and white collar. College and high school educated. There are many so-called “divides” in American politics.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Associate professor Jayanth Narayanan has published research showing that the 2020 presidential election caused a noticeable shift in public perception of the “ideal” leader.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Are we only seeing the kind of news we want to see on social media? What effects do personalized algorithms have on our perception of news quality? Do algorithms help us serendipitously encounter information that […]

In the 2020 US elections, Joe Biden’s win against Donald Trump prompted the Trump campaign to file more than 60 lawsuits challenging the result, mostly focusing on swing states.This article is brought to you by […]

Political violence is hardly new to America. Since the country’s inception, gunmen have shaped its political landscape, from the Civil War to the Ku Klux Klan, to high-profile assassinations and the bombing of federal buildings. […]

As Election Day looms with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump locked in a dead heat, pollsters and pundits are scrambling for clues to predict the outcome.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Death and destruction from climate crises—flooding, fires, hurricanes and heat.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

The U.S. elections have polarized both political parties, causing many people to end connections with family and friends. But what about romantic relationships?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.