In ancient European settlements, livestock use was likely primarily determined by political structure and market demands, new study.
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.
Towards the development of a pedagogy for democracy
Mainstream science education generally does not, but should, educate students against fascist views such as racism, sexism, homophobia.
The politics of synonyms
Researchers found people are more successful at identifying language associated with Republican speech than Democratic speech patterns.
Study Estimating Judicial Ideology Finds Rise in Polarization
Reviewing the substantial literature on estimating judicial ideology, from the US Supreme Court to the lowest state court.
Study: Narcissists Make Their Way to Power Faster
Narcissistic individuals thus benefit from their personality when aiming at becoming CEOs faster in their career advancement.
Psychopathic Traits Linked to Support of Violent Social Change
Of the three personality factors examined, inhibition and meanness are associated with support for radical group actions.
Are Corporate Donations Good for Political Moderation?
Individual donors prefer to support ideologically extreme candidates while access-seeking PACs tend to support more moderate candidates.
Facial Recognition Reveals Political Party in Troubling Research
Researchers have created a machine learning system that they claim can determine a person’s political party based only on their face.
Study Claims Political Comedy Helps Young Adults
Very interesting new research suggests that humor may help keep people informed about politics.
Study: Companies in More Corrupt States Pay Higher Dividends
Companies headquartered in U.S. states with higher levels of political corruption pay out more to investors through dividends and stock buybacks