The latest exhibition of ‘what do honeybees and democracy have in common?’ at the Museum of Australia Democracy (MoAD) was well-attended.
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.
Experts: Social Media Algorithms Threaten Democracy
Tuesday’s Senate hearing pitted social media giants against researchers who argued social media algorithms threaten democracy.
How To Make Online Arguments Productive
Researchers worked with 260 people to develop design interventions to make discussions productive, centered on relationship-building.
How Authoritarian Vestiges Haunt Young Democracies
Most new democracies have vestiges of the old authoritarian regimes, such as successor parties, constitutions, and subnational enclaves.
Study: Using Humor To Combat Science Misinformation
Science misinformation is difficult to detect. However, a solution can be found in humor according to a new scientific study.
A Historical Overview of Turnover In US Senatorial Elections
With each major party becoming more extreme, 2022 may be a watershed moment of more senators losing nomination than since 1982.
Can Climate Change Affect Redistricting?
Ohio’s 9th District is so thin that they actually drove to Lake Erie to monitor sea levels with respect to the contiguity of the district.
Study: Decrease In Press Freedom Leads To Drop In Real GDP
A healthy democracy requires a free press, but research shows assaults on press freedom affect economic development negatively.
MIT Survey Flags Major Trends In US Election System
SPAE is the only nationwide election administration survey that offers information on election results in individual states.
Groundbreaking Study on Election Tech Industry and Voting Machines
A new study looks at voting machine purchases in 791 jurisdictions throughout the country. It establishes the supremacy of three vendors.