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Election Science articles
This election science section highlights important research in political science as it relates to democracy, the ultimate invention in political science. Technology and science have played a major role in democratic history and this section seeks to constantly reexamine the important ideas behind it all. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.
Podcast: Is Facebook a Danger to Democracy?
Is it possible that knowledge sharing, which we once thought was so empowering, now posing a threat to democracy and human rights?
The Central Role of Mathematics in American Democracy
Math decides the power of one person’s vote in representative apportionment, redistricting, conversion of votes to results, to name a few.
New Harvard Course Using Math And Computer Science To Fix Democracy
Could a technical perspective yield more robust democratic systems when designing and improving those democratic systems?
A Story of Voter ID and Deliberative Democracy in Kentucky
This article traces the progression of Kentucky’s voter ID law, which went from being one of the strictest to one of the most lenient.
Towards a Pan-African Women in Political Participation Barometer
IDEA has released a new concept note outlining the importance of validating the Women in Political Participation in Africa Barometer.
Study: 2020 Election Lies Were Pushed By Online Super Spreaders
University of Washington new study looks at how the “massive lie” about a rigged election sparked the January 6 Capitol insurgency.
Study: Nature’s Power To Awe Might Reduce Political Polarization
According to new findings in psychology, by using nature’s scenes to induce a sense of awe we can reduce political polarization.
PODCAST: Expert Proposes Radical Sortition-Based Election System
In a really interesting podcast that featured on The New York Times, an expert proposes a radical sortition system for democracy.
Study: No Gender Discrimination When Leaders Use Confident Language
According to an interesting new study, people tend to listen to big talkers, but more women prefer not to use assertive language.