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Study finds increase in media coverage of crises, but not in the number of crises
The world appears to be plagued by crises—at least according to the media.This post was originally published on this site
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Political abuse on X is a global, widespread and cross-partisan phenomenon, says study
A study suggests that political abuse is a key feature of political communication on the social media platform, “X,” and whether on the political left or right, it is just as common to see politically […]
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Data from Jan. 6 insurrection links social media, growing levels of political violence
In an era where demonstrations involving force are growing in number and viewed as a likely source of increased collective violence, the scientific understanding of the correlation between protests and the social media communications of […]
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Is South Africa one of the most politically polarized countries in the world? No, it’s not, says sociologist
A number of reports have called South Africa a politically polarized society. This may seem uncontroversial, given the country’s history of dispossession and discrimination during colonialism and apartheid, and their continuing legacy after 30 years […]
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Women suppress their femininity to fit into military culture—and struggle to be seen as veterans when they leave
Imagine spending years hiding who you are to fit into a group, only to become invisible once you leave. This is the reality for many women who serve in the military.This post was originally published […]
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Chinese firms turn to executives with global expertise to counter trade war impact
Chinese firms hit by the U.S.–China trade war are increasingly hiring executives with international experience to help manage adversity, particularly those skilled in European markets and marketing, according to new research from the University of […]
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Is the election making you feel adrift and wobbly? That’s ‘zozobra,’ and Mexican philosophers have some advice
Ever had the feeling that you can’t make sense of what’s happening? One moment everything seems normal, then suddenly the frame shifts to reveal a world on fire, struggling with war, climate change and political […]
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Campaign rewards gamers on Roblox for engaging with the US election. What does it mean for global politics?
If historical trends are anything to go by, most young people in the United States will not vote in this week’s presidential election. For example, in the 2016 presidential election, less than half of Americans […]
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Elon Musk has gone all in for Trump—here’s what’s at stake for the world’s richest man in the US election
Elon Musk is supporting Donald Trump in his quest to regain the American presidency. He has committed millions of dollars to a pro-Trump “political action committee” (PAC) and has appeared alongside Donald Trump at some […]
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New survey finds alarming tolerance for attacks on the press in US, particularly among white, Republican men
Press freedom is a pillar of American democracy. But political attacks on US-based journalists and news organizations pose an unprecedented threat to their safety and the integrity of information.This post was originally published on this […]