Recent research suggests that opposition to abortion might stem from more than just concerns about protecting unborn life.

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In the heated battle between political parties, there's a psychological trick our brains play that might explain why political divisions feel impossible to overcome.

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In the middle of Super Bowl LIX, President Donald Trump posted on social media that he was getting rid of the penny.

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Since its launch in 2019, NewsGuard has emerged as a widely used database for researchers studying online misinformation, with more than 12,000 websites having been evaluated by the company.

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In an era of deepening political division, researchers have found an unexpected source of inspiration for bringing Americans together: marriage counseling.

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The current Supreme Court has upended historic precedent on abortion protections and drawn scrutiny for ethics conflicts, while its docket remains packed with high-profile cases set to dominate headlines in the months ahead.

Yet one of its lesser-known departures from the past lies in its approach to punctuation.

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In a nutshell ATHENS, Ga. — A paradox sits at the heart of modern political media strategy: politicians increasingly seek out interviews with hostile news networks, willingly walking into environments where they’ll likely face aggressive questioning and accusations of dishonesty. New research suggests this seemingly masochistic approach might actually be…

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While it’s undoubtedly important to the U.S., this part of the Atlantic Ocean washes against other countries, too. So, can the president really rename it? Sure! At least as far as the US is concerned, anyway.

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As the Middle East grapples with ongoing conflict even amid the ceasefire, Arab citizens of Israel are showing increasing support for political integration and normalization with neighboring states.

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From business and public administration to daily life, artificial intelligence is reshaping the world – and politics may be next. While the idea of AI politicians might make some people uneasy, survey results tell a different story.

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In a striking shift following the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision that ended federal abortion protections, young Americans are increasingly turning to permanent contraception methods like tubal sterilization and vasectomy, particularly in states likely to restrict abortion access.

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A poll finds more than 7 in 10 adults (72%) hope to sidestep political discussions during holiday get-togethers.

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A new study finds our sweet tooth may lean to the left or right just like the rest of our politically polarized bodies.

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Researchers found that placing surcharges on vehicles using city streets mainly hurt lower-income communities that already had limited transit alternatives.

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Musk is now in joint charge of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he will be tasked with streamlining government operations and reducing bureaucracy.

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Western Governors University School of Business tax expert Jim Franklin explains what might be in store for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and for taxpayers.

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In politics, sorry seems to be the hardest word. But as it turns out, it actually might also be the most effective.

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An expert reveals two key areas in particular where Trump’s victory could produce economic benefits over the next four years.

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For many people, especially those leaning left, Donald Trump’s disqualifications to be president seem obvious. So why did the majority of Americans vote for him?

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Election nights are always simultaneous moments of triumph and tragedy.

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In November 2020, when Americans last went to the polls to elect a president, it took four days after voting closed for Joe Biden to be declared the winner. This was largely due to razor-thin margins in the crucial battleground states, which resulted in some recounts, as well as large…

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There are ways to manage the stress and anxiety associated with the U.S. political process, starting with deciding that you are going to manage stress well.

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Warnings about what might happen on election day are increasingly being made public. In the past few days, U.S. intelligence experts have warned of extremists targeting election officials and seeking to disrupt the vote.

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Presidential elections get plenty of people tense, but 2024 may be the most nerve-racking race of them all.

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The margin of error is a mathematical calculation of how accurate the poll results are – of how closely the answers given by the small group match the views held by the larger group.

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According to a new poll of people living in the nation's swing states, most Americans are not better off than they were four years ago.

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Researchers say authoritarian regimes are becoming more sophisticated at maintaining power by manipulating the very international institutions designed to promote democracy.

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In an era of increasing political polarization, finding common ground on contentious issues seems more challenging than ever. But what if artificial intelligence could help bridge these divides?

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In an era where instant gratification is a way of life, waiting for election results can feel like an eternity.

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In the event an all-out global war breaks out, Americans in a new poll are divided on who they want to lead them through the crisis.

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Researchers in the United Kingdom have found that many undecided voters never make up their minds and just sit out the election altogether!

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Divisive political opinions are everywhere these days, but entrepreneurs might be wise to bite their tongues.

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While the study did find a small correlation between amygdala size and conservatism, the effect was much weaker than previously reported.

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There have been 45 men elected president since the country’s founding. And 40% of them have experienced known attempts on their lives.

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Research indicates that happy people prefer keeping things the same, and they tend to vote for the incumbent. Voters who aren’t as happy are more open to anti-establishment candidates, seeing the government as a source of their discontent.

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Do you know your First Amendment rights? Can you name all three branches of the U.S. government? If you're scratching your head, you're not alone.

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Legislators whose ancestors owned 16 or more slaves have an average net worth nearly $4 million higher than their colleagues without slaveholding ancestors.

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Why don’t more politicians retire? A medical anthropologist explains how the U.S. could benefit from a mandatory retirement age.

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When politicians use the term weird, they’re trying to depict their opponents as odd or strange. However, the origins of the term are much more expansive and profound.

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In an era of heated political discussions, few topics spark as much controversy as voter registration and citizenship requirements. On July 10, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would require all people to present proof of their U.S. citizenship when they register to vote.

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While 2024’s fast pace of events is rare in American history, it’s not unique.

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Now that Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the nominee, it will ultimately be up to Democratic National Convention delegates to formally select a new nominee for their party.

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In the immediate hours after the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump on July 13, 2024, social media users posted the same videos, images and eyewitness accounts but used them as evidence for different rumors or theories that aligned with their political preferences.

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Donald Trump has announced J.D. Vance as his running mate – here’s why you should ignore most news articles about the VP pick.

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After the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his Pennsylvania campaign rally, there is much speculation about how this will affect the 2024 US election. However, no one is yet asking how these events may affect Trump himself.

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With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics.

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A presidential debate ought to showcase ideal orators – skilled speakers who are also people of character. The June 27 debate offered voters an either-or scenario.

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StudyFinds compiles lists of consensus picks featured on credible review sites. We aim to lay out top consumer research finds for you by bringing expert rankings to one place. Ever wondered which U.S. presidents would top the list if we rated them not just by their policies but also by…

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If passed, Wales would become the first country in the world to introduce criminal sanctions for lying politicians.

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NEW YORK — Forget voting for a third party — more than one in three Americans want to vote for themselves in 2024! The new poll of 1,000 Americans found that 37% believe that they would make a better President of the United States than the current candidates. Those kinds of…

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