More Political Participation may be Associated with Higher Narcissism
A politically active electorate is essential for a healthy democracy, yet not everyone votes or participates in other political activities. People who are narcissistic may…
Political Science
In Low and Middle-Income Countries, Democracy is Linked to Improvements in Global Health
The majority of research that examines whether democracy promotes global health depends on birth rates and infant death rates. However, improvement in infectious diseases such…
The Public is More Engaged with Fake News than with Authentic News from Established Sources
The spread of fake news on social media is a dangerous trend that might have serious consequences for the 2020 presidential election. Indeed, research suggests…
Climate Change Discussions after Extreme Weather is shaped by Community Characteristics
According to a paper published today (December 9, 2019) in Nature Climate Change, political affiliations, the existence of local environmental groups, and past local media…
Charge President with Crimes against Humanity, Says Brazil’s COVID-19 Crisis Report
COVID-19 has killed over 600,000 people in Brazil as of this writing. That is an incredible number of people, so if it helps, think of…
Biden Administration Plans Seven Offshore Wind Farms along Almost Entire US Coast
The United States is about to change its power dynamics, as well as its coastlines, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced a plan to build seven…
Turkish Man Reported Missing Drunkenly Joins His Own Search Party
If you need some motivation to cut back on the booze this weekend, consider this: a man in Turkey went missing after a late-night drinking…
Turkey Finally Ratifies the Paris Climate Agreement
Turkey, the last of the G20 nations to do so, has officially ratified the Paris Climate Agreement, five years after signing it. The unanimous acceptance…
Biden Issues First-Ever Presidential Proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Today, October 11, President Joe Biden became the first president to issue an official proclamation commemorating Indigenous Peoples Day. The day will be celebrated “indigenous…
Angela Merkel’s Career Shows Why We Need More Scientists in Politics
Angela Merkel, Germany’s chancellor, has led her country through a period of unprecedented uncertainty, from the global financial crisis of 2008 to Brexit, the need…
E-democracy – the use of Information and Technology in Political and Governance
E-democracy is the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in political and governance processes. It is also known as digital democracy or Internet democracy.…
Pope Expresses ‘affection’ for Americans when he Meets Blinken
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis expressed affection for the American people during a wide-ranging meeting with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday,…
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