From ‘the United States are’ to ‘the United States is’ The U.S. fought a bloody civil war over whether sovereign authority should reside at the state or federal level. Battles like the one at Gettysburg, pictured here, were only a small part of the ideological fight. (Photo by John Kostyk on Unsplash) Q&A From ‘the United States are’ to ‘the United States is’ Political scientist Melissa M. Lee on how the linguistic shift from plural to singular demonstrates the evolution of sovereign authority in the U.S.
The ReAwaken America tours unites conservative Christians and conspiracy theorists NPR The ReAwaken America tours unites conservative Christians and conspiracy theorists Anthea Butler of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the ReAwaken movement represents a potent mix of religion, election denial, and anti-government conspiracy theory that the Republican party has largely embraced. In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Inside Climate News In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that climate change deniers are shifting towards the promotion of false solutions like natural gas as outright denial becomes untenable. Voters everywhere are talking about the same issues. Here’s why that matters NPR Voters everywhere are talking about the same issues. Here’s why that matters Daniel Hopkins of the School of Arts & Sciences says that our current highly nationalized political system drives voters to focus on symbolic, emotionally fraught, easily accessible issues that resonate throughout the country. Do naked ballots mean trouble for John Fetterman? Here’s what you need to know Philadelphia Inquirer Do naked ballots mean trouble for John Fetterman? Here’s what you need to know Marc Meredith of the School of Arts & Sciences explains how age, race, and political party factor into the submission and acceptance of mail-in ballots. Misperceptions between political parties could erode democracy in the U.S. Misperceptions between political parties could erode democracy in the U.S. The majority of Americans believe that U.S. democracy, and the country itself, is in crisis and at risk of failing, according to a poll from NPR/Ipsos. The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Al Jazeera The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Brian Rosenwald of the School of Arts & Sciences is featured on a “Listening Post” special to discuss how conservative talk radio has played a divisive role in modern politics. Q&A on the UK’s new prime minister Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, center, holds his first Cabinet meeting in Downing Street in London, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP) Q&A Q&A on the UK’s new prime minister Political scientist Brendan O’Leary discusses Liz Truss’ fall, Rishi Sunak’s rise, and what it all means going forward. ‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership The Guardian ‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership Mihir Kakara of the Perelman School of Medicine says that political debate formats do a disservice to candidates and viewers with disabilities, especially since language difficulties don’t necessarily signify cognitive impairment. Who’s voting by mail this year in Pennsylvania and how that’s changed, according to the data Philadelphia Inquirer Who’s voting by mail this year in Pennsylvania and how that’s changed, according to the data An analysis co-written by second-year Jared Mitovich in the College of Arts and Sciences finds a sharp decline in Pennsylvania mail-in ballots, especially among Republicans. Load More
In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Inside Climate News In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that climate change deniers are shifting towards the promotion of false solutions like natural gas as outright denial becomes untenable. Voters everywhere are talking about the same issues. Here’s why that matters NPR Voters everywhere are talking about the same issues. Here’s why that matters Daniel Hopkins of the School of Arts & Sciences says that our current highly nationalized political system drives voters to focus on symbolic, emotionally fraught, easily accessible issues that resonate throughout the country. Do naked ballots mean trouble for John Fetterman? Here’s what you need to know Philadelphia Inquirer Do naked ballots mean trouble for John Fetterman? Here’s what you need to know Marc Meredith of the School of Arts & Sciences explains how age, race, and political party factor into the submission and acceptance of mail-in ballots. Misperceptions between political parties could erode democracy in the U.S. Misperceptions between political parties could erode democracy in the U.S. The majority of Americans believe that U.S. democracy, and the country itself, is in crisis and at risk of failing, according to a poll from NPR/Ipsos. The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Al Jazeera The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Brian Rosenwald of the School of Arts & Sciences is featured on a “Listening Post” special to discuss how conservative talk radio has played a divisive role in modern politics. Q&A on the UK’s new prime minister Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, center, holds his first Cabinet meeting in Downing Street in London, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP) Q&A Q&A on the UK’s new prime minister Political scientist Brendan O’Leary discusses Liz Truss’ fall, Rishi Sunak’s rise, and what it all means going forward. ‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership The Guardian ‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership Mihir Kakara of the Perelman School of Medicine says that political debate formats do a disservice to candidates and viewers with disabilities, especially since language difficulties don’t necessarily signify cognitive impairment. Who’s voting by mail this year in Pennsylvania and how that’s changed, according to the data Philadelphia Inquirer Who’s voting by mail this year in Pennsylvania and how that’s changed, according to the data An analysis co-written by second-year Jared Mitovich in the College of Arts and Sciences finds a sharp decline in Pennsylvania mail-in ballots, especially among Republicans. Load More
Voters everywhere are talking about the same issues. Here’s why that matters NPR Voters everywhere are talking about the same issues. Here’s why that matters Daniel Hopkins of the School of Arts & Sciences says that our current highly nationalized political system drives voters to focus on symbolic, emotionally fraught, easily accessible issues that resonate throughout the country. Do naked ballots mean trouble for John Fetterman? Here’s what you need to know Philadelphia Inquirer Do naked ballots mean trouble for John Fetterman? Here’s what you need to know Marc Meredith of the School of Arts & Sciences explains how age, race, and political party factor into the submission and acceptance of mail-in ballots. Misperceptions between political parties could erode democracy in the U.S. Misperceptions between political parties could erode democracy in the U.S. The majority of Americans believe that U.S. democracy, and the country itself, is in crisis and at risk of failing, according to a poll from NPR/Ipsos. The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Al Jazeera The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Brian Rosenwald of the School of Arts & Sciences is featured on a “Listening Post” special to discuss how conservative talk radio has played a divisive role in modern politics. Q&A on the UK’s new prime minister Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, center, holds his first Cabinet meeting in Downing Street in London, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP) Q&A Q&A on the UK’s new prime minister Political scientist Brendan O’Leary discusses Liz Truss’ fall, Rishi Sunak’s rise, and what it all means going forward. ‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership The Guardian ‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership Mihir Kakara of the Perelman School of Medicine says that political debate formats do a disservice to candidates and viewers with disabilities, especially since language difficulties don’t necessarily signify cognitive impairment. Who’s voting by mail this year in Pennsylvania and how that’s changed, according to the data Philadelphia Inquirer Who’s voting by mail this year in Pennsylvania and how that’s changed, according to the data An analysis co-written by second-year Jared Mitovich in the College of Arts and Sciences finds a sharp decline in Pennsylvania mail-in ballots, especially among Republicans. Load More
Do naked ballots mean trouble for John Fetterman? Here’s what you need to know Philadelphia Inquirer Do naked ballots mean trouble for John Fetterman? Here’s what you need to know Marc Meredith of the School of Arts & Sciences explains how age, race, and political party factor into the submission and acceptance of mail-in ballots. Misperceptions between political parties could erode democracy in the U.S. Misperceptions between political parties could erode democracy in the U.S. The majority of Americans believe that U.S. democracy, and the country itself, is in crisis and at risk of failing, according to a poll from NPR/Ipsos. The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Al Jazeera The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Brian Rosenwald of the School of Arts & Sciences is featured on a “Listening Post” special to discuss how conservative talk radio has played a divisive role in modern politics. Q&A on the UK’s new prime minister Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, center, holds his first Cabinet meeting in Downing Street in London, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP) Q&A Q&A on the UK’s new prime minister Political scientist Brendan O’Leary discusses Liz Truss’ fall, Rishi Sunak’s rise, and what it all means going forward. ‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership The Guardian ‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership Mihir Kakara of the Perelman School of Medicine says that political debate formats do a disservice to candidates and viewers with disabilities, especially since language difficulties don’t necessarily signify cognitive impairment. Who’s voting by mail this year in Pennsylvania and how that’s changed, according to the data Philadelphia Inquirer Who’s voting by mail this year in Pennsylvania and how that’s changed, according to the data An analysis co-written by second-year Jared Mitovich in the College of Arts and Sciences finds a sharp decline in Pennsylvania mail-in ballots, especially among Republicans. Load More
Misperceptions between political parties could erode democracy in the U.S. Misperceptions between political parties could erode democracy in the U.S. The majority of Americans believe that U.S. democracy, and the country itself, is in crisis and at risk of failing, according to a poll from NPR/Ipsos.
The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Al Jazeera The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Brian Rosenwald of the School of Arts & Sciences is featured on a “Listening Post” special to discuss how conservative talk radio has played a divisive role in modern politics. Q&A on the UK’s new prime minister Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, center, holds his first Cabinet meeting in Downing Street in London, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP) Q&A Q&A on the UK’s new prime minister Political scientist Brendan O’Leary discusses Liz Truss’ fall, Rishi Sunak’s rise, and what it all means going forward. ‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership The Guardian ‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership Mihir Kakara of the Perelman School of Medicine says that political debate formats do a disservice to candidates and viewers with disabilities, especially since language difficulties don’t necessarily signify cognitive impairment. Who’s voting by mail this year in Pennsylvania and how that’s changed, according to the data Philadelphia Inquirer Who’s voting by mail this year in Pennsylvania and how that’s changed, according to the data An analysis co-written by second-year Jared Mitovich in the College of Arts and Sciences finds a sharp decline in Pennsylvania mail-in ballots, especially among Republicans. Load More
Q&A on the UK’s new prime minister Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, center, holds his first Cabinet meeting in Downing Street in London, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP) Q&A Q&A on the UK’s new prime minister Political scientist Brendan O’Leary discusses Liz Truss’ fall, Rishi Sunak’s rise, and what it all means going forward.
‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership The Guardian ‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership Mihir Kakara of the Perelman School of Medicine says that political debate formats do a disservice to candidates and viewers with disabilities, especially since language difficulties don’t necessarily signify cognitive impairment. Who’s voting by mail this year in Pennsylvania and how that’s changed, according to the data Philadelphia Inquirer Who’s voting by mail this year in Pennsylvania and how that’s changed, according to the data An analysis co-written by second-year Jared Mitovich in the College of Arts and Sciences finds a sharp decline in Pennsylvania mail-in ballots, especially among Republicans. Load More
Who’s voting by mail this year in Pennsylvania and how that’s changed, according to the data Philadelphia Inquirer Who’s voting by mail this year in Pennsylvania and how that’s changed, according to the data An analysis co-written by second-year Jared Mitovich in the College of Arts and Sciences finds a sharp decline in Pennsylvania mail-in ballots, especially among Republicans.