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Expecting Too Much From Your Host
Written by: Emily Badger, Thursday 07 August 2008 - 14:00 PM 
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Researchers: Olympic committee should not be surprised its efforts to inspire change in China failed.
The Perils of the Poll Position
Written by: Don Rose, Thursday 24 July 2008 - 08:45 AM 0 Comments
Political consultant Don Rose cautions against reading too much into polls, especially this early in the presidential contest.
No Argument Here: Americans Talk Politics
Written by: Lee Drutman, Wednesday 04 June 2008 - 16:52 PM 0 Comments
Two scholars say most Americans get a healthy dose of political disagreement in their lives because, like moths to a flame, they can't help themselves.
Candidates: Watch Your Language!
Written by: Tom Jacobs, Tuesday 03 June 2008 - 11:19 AM 0 Comments
As the primaries end and the general election race gets underway, a new study provides a timely reminder to both Barack Obama and John McCain: If you hope to inspire your followers, pay careful attention to the imagery of your speeches.
Help, the Conservatives Are Attacking My Brain
Written by: Ryan Blitstein, Monday 19 May 2008 - 05:00 AM 0 Comments
A psychotherapist argues that right-wing political operatives, religious leaders and the media are prospering by screwing with our collective sense of reality.
You Can't Keep That Simian Stereotype Down
Written by: Michael Todd, Wednesday 14 May 2008 - 16:39 PM 0 Comments
A Georgia bar owner is marketing a T-shirt featuring the children's book character Curious George above the logo "Obama '08," and he seems shocked, just shocked, that some see a suspicious undertone (or blatant racism) in his actions.
Evangelicals Retain Neocon Credentials
Written by: Michael Todd, Wednesday 07 May 2008 - 12:46 PM 0 Comments
While it's been widely reported that support for Israel is strong among American Evangelicals, a new study conducted by three political scientists at East Carolina University suggests that support extends to a generally hawkish stance on the Mideast -- even as the news from there turned sour.
Survey: 'Too Much' Election Coverage
Written by: William Yelles, Friday 02 May 2008 - 11:21 AM 0 Comments
The media devotes too much attention to the White House race, Americans say in a just-released survey.
Will America or the Media Decide?
Written by: William Yelles, Thursday 24 April 2008 - 14:31 PM 0 Comments
As the White House race rolls on, issues such as Iraq and the economy are taking a backseat lately to more important issues.
It Can Be Made Into a, Umm, Monster
Written by: Michael Todd, Wednesday 02 April 2008 - 16:18 PM 0 Comments
If you'd always thought leadership of the country at the apex of world power was kinda important, here's a smidgen of evidence indicating others agree.
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