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People who identify as alt-right find security in the status quo, according to research

Who are the alt-right, and what do they stand for? The term is broad—an alt-right supporter could be anyone from an armed insurrectionist to an armchair political pundit—but they tend to have one thing in […]

Authoritarian narratives can shape Japanese public opinion, researchers find

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An authoritarian regime is a type of government system where power is restricted in the hands of a single leader or a group, limiting the participation of citizens in decision-making. As authoritarian states like China […]

Researcher finds insights into social media, activism and journalism by exploring unrest in Egypt

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The 2011 Egyptian uprisings—part of what became known by many as the “Arab Spring”—were noted for their heavy social media use, with protesters often broadcasting demonstrations in real time. But a prominent Facebook group’s posting […]

Young people believe in democracy but fear for its future in UK, finds survey of youth opinion

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A major new survey of young people’s attitudes and priorities has found that while young people believe in democracy over dictatorship, they think that UK democracy is in trouble.This post was originally published on this […]

The US has the power to switch off the UK’s nuclear subs, posing a security issue

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently boarded one of the UK’s four nuclear-armed submarines for a photo call as part of his attempts to demonstrate the UK’s defense capabilities as tensions with Russia continue.This post was […]

Tweeted metaphors shape views about immigration, study finds

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People with strong political views about immigration can wield significant influence by crafting tweets laden with metaphors, shaping how others grasp this hotly contested issue.This post was originally published on this site

Ottoman Empire’s religious ‘tolerance’ was another form of control, findings suggest

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Population surveillance. The carrying of identification while traveling. Add to that the public presence of diverse religions and it sounds like 2025, but this was life in the Ottoman Empire 200 years ago. Yet this […]

Research weighs question of how the US should engage with other countries when it comes to tariffs and trade

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Since January, the Trump administration has imposed a host of new tariffs and restrictive trade measures, including tariffs on steel and aluminum and increased levies on imports from China. The administration also issued and then […]

We must not ignore eugenics in our genetics curriculum, says professor

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To encourage scientists to speak up when people misuse science to serve political agendas, biology professor Mark Peifer of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill argues that eugenics should be included in college […]

X ad sales expected to grow for first time since Musk takeover

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Elon Musk’s X is on pace for its first year of advertising revenue growth since the billionaire acquired the company in 2022, according to research firm Emarketer—in part because advertisers are reacting to Musk’s power […]

Digital technology at food pantries helpful for many, study says

A study by researchers from the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute and the West Side Campaign Against Hunger evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of a “Digital Choice” model at an urban food pantry in New [...]
New study shows neutrality on social issues can still alienate consumers

On February 28, consumers across the country took part in an “economic blackout,” halting all spending to protest cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Social media backlash from both conservatives and liberals regarding [...]
Creating measures to determine whether companies are truly sustainable

Companies are increasingly making claims of sustainable production part of their public communications. However, the related ratings and seals of approval tend to focus primarily on CO₂ emissions and energy consumption—while ignoring other important aspects.This [...]