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OMG science
fromNature
1 day ago

Daily briefing: COVID booster jabs given in the same arm as the original work faster

A COVID-19 booster in the same arm as the first dose is more effective.
Democratic committees cite science more than Republican committees.
Urban spiders adapt their web-building to environmental vibrations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Coronavirus

A case study in groupthink': were liberals wrong about the pandemic?

The questioning of Covid lockdowns highlighted a need for more rigorous public debate on pandemic policies.
OMG science
fromNature
1 day ago

Daily briefing: COVID booster jabs given in the same arm as the original work faster

A COVID-19 booster in the same arm as the first dose is more effective.
Democratic committees cite science more than Republican committees.
Urban spiders adapt their web-building to environmental vibrations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Coronavirus

A case study in groupthink': were liberals wrong about the pandemic?

The questioning of Covid lockdowns highlighted a need for more rigorous public debate on pandemic policies.
more#covid-19
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism

Political scientists believe the U.S. is rapidly transitioning from liberal democracy to authoritarianism.
fromPoynter
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why did the polls and those who report on them miss Trump's appeal again? - Poynter

Polls again failed to accurately predict election outcomes, raising concerns about their methods and the changing media landscape.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism

Political scientists believe the U.S. is rapidly transitioning from liberal democracy to authoritarianism.
fromPoynter
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why did the polls and those who report on them miss Trump's appeal again? - Poynter

Polls again failed to accurately predict election outcomes, raising concerns about their methods and the changing media landscape.
more#trump-administration
#american-democracy
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago
US Elections

Tim Walz, J. D. Vance, and the Politics of Place

American democracy was designed to govern vast distances, moving power from local rulers to a national elite.
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago
US Elections

Tim Walz, J. D. Vance, and the Politics of Place

American democracy was designed to govern vast distances, moving power from local rulers to a national elite.
more#american-democracy
#public-opinion
Television
fromwww.niemanlab.org
2 weeks ago

The unreality of reality TV: How competition shows influence U.S. politics and shape views about economic inequality | Nieman Journalism Lab

Eunji Kim's research reveals that reality TV shapes American beliefs about meritocracy and economic mobility amid declining traditional news consumption.
fromCornell Chronicle
7 months ago
Higher education

eCornell keynote explores art, science of election forecasting | Cornell Chronicle

Political forecasting relies on sophisticated models analyzing diverse factors, not just data collection.
Peter Enns' upcoming keynote will provide insights into the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to Read the Polls Ahead of the Election

Polling cannot confidently predict election outcomes due to inherent human errors and adjustments in data interpretation.
Television
fromwww.niemanlab.org
2 weeks ago

The unreality of reality TV: How competition shows influence U.S. politics and shape views about economic inequality | Nieman Journalism Lab

Eunji Kim's research reveals that reality TV shapes American beliefs about meritocracy and economic mobility amid declining traditional news consumption.
fromCornell Chronicle
7 months ago
Higher education

eCornell keynote explores art, science of election forecasting | Cornell Chronicle

Political forecasting relies on sophisticated models analyzing diverse factors, not just data collection.
Peter Enns' upcoming keynote will provide insights into the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to Read the Polls Ahead of the Election

Polling cannot confidently predict election outcomes due to inherent human errors and adjustments in data interpretation.
more#public-opinion
#donald-trump
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

'A scary place': Jason Stanley on leaving Trump's America DW 04/04/2025

John Stanley links the Trump presidency to fascism, expressing concern for the safety of academic freedom under his administration.
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago
US Elections

Trump has preached 'unity' since his assassination attempt, but he could become even more radical in the aftermath

Donald Trump briefly mentioned unity at the RNC amidst concerns about radicalization post-assassination attempt.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

'A scary place': Jason Stanley on leaving Trump's America DW 04/04/2025

John Stanley links the Trump presidency to fascism, expressing concern for the safety of academic freedom under his administration.
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago
US Elections

Trump has preached 'unity' since his assassination attempt, but he could become even more radical in the aftermath

Donald Trump briefly mentioned unity at the RNC amidst concerns about radicalization post-assassination attempt.
more#donald-trump
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

25 years of Putin: Russia's president cements his power DW 03/25/2025

Vladimir Putin has consolidated his power in Russia for 25 years, creating a personalized dictatorship and undermining political institutions.
#democracy
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Larry Diamond, sociologist: Trump wants everyone to bend the knee to his imperial will'

Populist leaders have eroded democracy using electoral autocracy strategies, leading to a significant democratic decline.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

To Go Big Is to Keep It Simple

For democracy to thrive, the left must advocate for the working class to prevent the right from becoming extreme.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Larry Diamond, sociologist: Trump wants everyone to bend the knee to his imperial will'

Populist leaders have eroded democracy using electoral autocracy strategies, leading to a significant democratic decline.
more#democracy
#education
US politics
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

What is a republic? And is ours all right? - Harvard Gazette

Enrollment in the Harvard course 'What is a Republic?' has surged, reflecting heightened interest in the concept of republican governance.
fromBKReader
5 months ago
Brooklyn

This Professor's Class Goes on The Day After an Election

The day after an election offers invaluable learning opportunities for students, emphasizing the importance of engaging with current events in educational settings.
US politics
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

What is a republic? And is ours all right? - Harvard Gazette

Enrollment in the Harvard course 'What is a Republic?' has surged, reflecting heightened interest in the concept of republican governance.
fromBKReader
5 months ago
Brooklyn

This Professor's Class Goes on The Day After an Election

The day after an election offers invaluable learning opportunities for students, emphasizing the importance of engaging with current events in educational settings.
more#education
fromCornell Chronicle
4 months ago
Data science

Professor's model perfectly predicted Trump victory | Cornell Chronicle

The Cornell forecasting model accurately predicted Trump's win in all states, demonstrating its effectiveness over other predictive models since 2000.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Women in technology

Marital Status in Voting: A Vital Factor Mostly Ignored

Marital status significantly influences voting patterns, with married men strongly favoring Republicans while unmarried women lean towards Democrats.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

What you need to know about the Electoral College as 2024 race nears end

The presidential election is determined by the Electoral College, not the popular vote.
#elections
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

In a Tight Presidential Race, Third-Party Candidates Present a Wild Card

Third-party candidates could significantly affect the outcome of the upcoming closely contested election.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

In a Tight Presidential Race, Third-Party Candidates Present a Wild Card

Third-party candidates could significantly affect the outcome of the upcoming closely contested election.
more#elections
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

Early voting options grow in popularity, reconfiguring campaigns and voting preparation

Early voting, including mail-in ballots, is expected to significantly impact key races this election year.
The convenience of early voting increases voter participation and reshapes electoral strategies.
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