Study: Divided parties rarely win presidential elections
Photo credit: Donkey Hotey BY UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, 2016 Divided political parties rarely win presidential elections, according to a study by political science researchers at…
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Key moments of the Chilcot Inquiry in to 2003 Iraq War
Here is the latest Political News from the BBC. Key moments of the Chilcot Inquiry in to 2003 Iraq War Sir John Chilcot is to…
Presidential elections: Electoral College increases ad spending in typical election
BY SPRINGER SELECT ON APRIL 18, 2016 The advertising landscape during presidential elections could look a whole lot different if each American were to vote…
Donald Trump’s Star Tweet Appeared on a White Supremacist Site
Here is the latest Political News from ABC News. Watch: Donald Trump’s Star Tweet Appeared on a White Supremacist Site Donald Trump’s tweet that featured…
Bothered by a brothel? How sex work can improve your neighborhood
The sex industry, specifically sex work and prostitution, has long been perceived and regulated as a “dirty and disorderly” feature of residential communities. The stereotypical,…
Whites receive more state funding for autism services than other racial, ethnic groups
BY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS , 2016 Whites with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in California receive more state funding than Hispanics, African Americans, Asians…
Clinton brings in record $68 million in June
Here is the latest Political News from The Washington Post. Clinton brings in record $68 million in June The Democrat’s fundraising has accelerated since becoming…
Study explores why there is no Labor Party in the United States
BY AMERICAN SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 2016 The improbable rise of Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign presents an interesting question: why is Sanders, a self-proclaimed “democratic socialist,” running…
Political environment can explain why conservatives are happier than liberals
BY UNIVERSITY OF COLOGNE , 2016 Past studies have found that conservatives are happier than liberals. Dr. Olga Stavrova from the Institute of Sociology and…
Study finds boredom can lead to political extremism
BY ERIC W. DOLAN ON JUNE, 2016 New research published in the European Journal of Social Psychology has found a link between boredom and political…
For the Record: Who’s tweaking Trump’s tweets?
Here is the latest Political News from USA Today. For the Record: Who’s tweaking Trump’s tweets? Editing Trump’s tweets is like editing e e cummings’…
Clinton campaign seeks to shut door on Trump in Pennsylvania
Here is the latest Political News from The Hill. Clinton campaign seeks to shut door on Trump in Pennsylvania The GOP is hoping blue-collar voters…
Lawmakers might introduce doomed ‘anti-evolution’ bills to just appease religious constituents
BY RICE UNIVERSITY 2016 New research from Rice University theorizes that “anti-evolution” education legislation continues to be introduced because lawmakers want to appease religious constituents,…
George Osborne Warns Of Tax Increases
Here is the latest Political News from the UKs Sky News. George Osborne Warns Of Tax Increases The Chancellor says the UK will have to…
10 Powerful Moments From the Congressional Gun Sit-In
Here is the latest Political News from Rolling Stone Magazine. 10 Powerful Moments From the Congressional Gun Sit-In Shortly before 11:30 Wednesday morning, Democrats in…
Harris Corp wins $1.7 billion U.S. defense contract: Pentagon
Here is the latest Political News from Reuters. Harris Corp wins $1.7 billion U.S. defense contract: Pentagon WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Harris Corp was awarded a…
Gender as important as race when predicting votes in US election
Photo credit: DonkeyHotey BY TAYLOR & FRANCIS , 2016 New research published in Cogent Social Sciences reveals that Republican and Democrat positions on women’s rights…
Will Dominant Images of Conventions Be of Unity or Protest?
Here is the latest Political News from The New York Times. Will Dominant Images of Conventions Be of Unity or Protest? Cleveland and Philadelphia are…
Politics, not ignorance, may pollute support for pro-science solutions
Photo credit: Agustín Ruiz BY PENN STATE ON JUNE , 2016 Mentioning politics in a message about an environmental issue may turn people — even…
Donald Trump’s Problems Are Much Deeper Than A Campaign Manager
Here is the latest Political News from National Public Radio. Donald Trump’s Problems Are Much Deeper Than A Campaign Manager The election challenges facing Donald…