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Disinformation damages democracy, but perhaps not in the way you think
Australia is heading to the polls on 3 May, and as we enter the campaign, the amount of misinformation we... Read more -
Social Security's trust fund could run out of money sooner than expected due to changes in taxes and benefits
Social Security is one of the federal government's biggest programs.... Read more -
Most young people support democracy, but many are skeptical it works for them
While almost two-thirds of young people in the U.S. support democracy, almost a third view it skeptically and are more... Read more -
Conservative Americans consistently distrust science, survey finds
Conservative people in America appear to distrust science more broadly than previously thought. Not only do they distrust science that... Read more -
Research suggests new voter ID laws could 'significantly reduce' turnout
A new law which requires voters to show ID at polling stations in the U.K. may "significantly reduce" turnout, according... Read more -
Q&A: 'China shock,' tariffs and American manufacturing
International trade, tariffs and domestic manufacturing topped news stories last week. Bradley Setzler, Strumpf Early Career Professor of Economics at... Read more -
Examining the polarized media debate on transgender issues
Transgender people are the subject of polarized debate in Sweden and there is a tendency to use alarmist examples to... Read more -
Long prison sentences can be as effective as death penalty in deterring homicides
Lengthy prison sentences can be as effective as the death penalty in deterring homicides, according to new University of Limerick,... Read more -
US political rhetoric: Analysis of 8 million speeches shows increased reliance on personal beliefs over facts
Discussion of "alternative facts" has gained sad notoriety in US politics. Yet the question has been around much longer: How... Read more -
Foreign interference threats in Canada's federal election are both old and new
Fears of foreign interference loom over the Canadian election. The federal inquiry on foreign interference revealed that entities aligned with... Read more -
Press freedom linked to greater financial stability, finds global study
Press freedom is widely considered to be a cornerstone of democracy. It brings accountability, transparency and access to reliable information.... Read more -
Abuse of NZ female MPs is commonplace, researchers find
Female Members of Parliament in New Zealand are being assaulted with weapons, threatened with rape and subjected to death threats... Read more -
Study uncovers a brain circuit linked to the intensity of political behavior
People diagnosed with various mental health disorders can sometimes start engaging in intense political behavior, such as violent protests, civil... Read more -
How giant, low-cost, low-wage retailing came to thrive in the U.S. economy
Well into the late 19th century, the U.S. retail sector was overwhelmingly local, consisting of small, independent merchants throughout the... Read more -
U.S. tariff threats could fuel maple syrup fraud, but AI could help navigate this sticky situation
Maple syrup, often called Canada's "liquid gold," has long been a target for fraudulent activities, such as the dilution or... Read more
