Politics & Global Issues

A growing body of research tracking the spread of misinformation online has largely focused on presumably false stories from unreliable sources—websites that fabricate content or intentionally mislead readers. But a recent study co-authored by researchers […]

Once an electoral candidate is in the lead, the public views them as the winner. If the candidate then loses, fraud seems a likely explanation, and even the winner’s supporters might be inclined to be […]

Conspiracy theories are a widespread occurrence in today’s hyper-connected and polarized world.This article was originally published on this website.

In the United States, immigration status has long created hierarchies within our society, where some can participate fully in public life, while others are excluded. These divisions have serious consequences for our communities, including when […]

When Robert Smith met his future girlfriend in 2010, he wanted to take things slowly. For Smith, no relationship had been easy in the years since he was diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus, or […]

Earlier this year, the latest U.S. Latino GDP Report revealed that the direct economic output of the country’s Latino population exceeded $4 trillion for the first time. Now, new findings from researchers at UCLA and […]

The last year has highlighted a political divide between young men and women. Data from elections in several countries shows that women aged 18–29 are becoming significantly more liberal, while young men are leaning more […]

A new study from the University of Georgia found that even unenforced, or “toothless,” compulsory voting laws can increase voter turnout. The research is published in the journal Electoral Studies.This article was originally published on […]

When women political candidates deviate from expectations or the views of their party, they are judged far more harshly than men by voters, reveals a new study in Politics & Gender.This article was originally published […]