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When politicians gain power, their language becomes garbled

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It’s well known that governing parties often lose voters over time—the so-called cost of governing. But a new study from Frederik Hjorth, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen, documents a lesser-known […]

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Nearly half of New Jerseyans say state is on wrong track, citing taxes, affordability and cost of living

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New Jerseyans continue to give a somewhat split assessment on the direction of the Garden State, and pocketbook issues top the list of residents’ biggest concerns, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.This post was originally […]

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States increasingly preempting local laws governing transgender rights

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The number of state laws preempting local policies governing transgender rights in the United States has been steadily increasing since 2019, according to newly updated research by the Center for Public Health Law Research at […]

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Strategic choices behind accounting standards unveiled in new study

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A new study by Dr. Heylel-li Biton of the Hebrew University Business School sheds light on a long-standing question in global finance: Why do foreign firms listed in the United States choose one accounting regime […]

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The war won’t end Iran’s nuclear program—it will drive it underground, following North Korea’s model

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The United States’ and Israel’s strikes on Iran are concerning, and not just for the questionable legal justifications provided by both governments.This post was originally published on this site

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Overconfident conspiracy theorists: Many unaware their beliefs are on the fringe

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Overconfidence is a hallmark trait of people who believe in conspiracies, and they also significantly overestimate how much others agree with them, Cornell psychology researchers have found. The study indicates that belief in conspiracies may […]

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Q&A: Why is politically motivated violence on the rise in the US?

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A gunman entered the homes of two Minnesota lawmakers on June 14, killing one representative and her spouse and wounding the second couple. The incidents—which coincided with a major military parade in Washington, D.C., and […]

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Polite political punditry may be quietly silencing women on TV

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Civility isn’t gender equality’s friend in televised political discussions, where women typically speak less and are shown less respect than men, according to a new study of gendered conversational norms co-authored by a University of […]

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Research links 2016 migration agreement to rise in central Mediterranean fatalities and route changes

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Migration agreements between “transit countries,” such as Turkey or Libya, and Europe have in recent years become the norm as emergency measures to try to stop irregular migration.This post was originally published on this site

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Black women’s beauty, fashion choices intertwined with Black history, politics

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Black women’s beauty and fashion are complex, meaningful acts, deliberate strategies for engaging with the world that make bold statements about identity, political resistance and empowerment, Black women said in a recent study.This post was […]

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  • Experience does not guarantee success for hiring CEOs, study finds

    When companies replace their CEOs, the stakes are high. But a new study shows that hiring boards might not be getting better at the process, even with practice.This post was originally published on this site
  • Experts weigh in on why return-to-office policies may be stalling women’s career growth

    Remote and hybrid work became the norm after the COVID-19 pandemic, but more workplaces, like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Disney and even the federal government have mandated that employees return to offices in recent years. But [...]
  • Personalized pricing can backfire on companies, says study

    Personalized pricing, where merchants adjust prices according to the pile of data about a consumer’s willingness to pay, has been criticized for its potential to unfairly drive-up prices for certain customers.This post was originally published [...]

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