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February 03, 2022
Politics & Polls #255: The Dismantling of American Democracy (Karen Greenberg)
Taking readers from Ground Zero to the Capitol Insurrection, Karen Greenberg describes the subtle tools that were forged under President George W. Bush in the name of security — all of which had profound effects on democracy. She details these tools in a new book, "Subtle Tools: The Dismantling of American Democracy from the…
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Hooked, by Markus Prior, book cover
News, Q&A
January 24, 2022
Hooked: How Politics Captures People’s Interest (Markus Prior)
“Good citizenship” is often a consequence of political interest, and early adulthood may be the most formative time to develop political passion, according to a new book by Markus Prior, a professor of politics and public affairs at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. As people take a greater interest in…
Hooked, by Markus Prior, book cover
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Community Profile, Changemakers, Podcasts
January 18, 2022
#Changemakers: Asha Rangappa ’96
President Joe Biden’s recent speech on voting rights signaled a commitment to helping preserve democracy, and today, Jan. 19, the Senate will debate and vote on legislation centered on voting rights protections. This issue is very much on the mind of Asha Rangappa ’96, a lawyer and CNN commentator. In this Q&A and bonus…
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Podcasts
January 14, 2022
Politics & Polls #254: Injustice … in the Pursuit of Justice (Laura Coates '01)
Laura Coates '01, CNN anchor and legal analyst and, believes in education as a form of activism. This led her to write her new book, "Just Pursuit: A Black Prosecutor's Fight for Fairness," a groundbreaking account of bias in the courtroom. In this episode, Julian and Sam talk with Laura about the essays in her book, which…
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Layna Mosley
News
January 12, 2022
Mosley to Serve as Co-Editor-in-Chief of International Organization
Political scientist Layna Mosley joins Brett Ashley Leeds of Rice University to serve as co-editor-in-chief of International Organization (IO), a leading peer-reviewed journal covering the field of international affairs. They will begin their five-year term on July 1, 2022. Mosley is professor of politics and international…
Layna Mosley
Podcasts
January 06, 2022
#253: Jan. 6 & Democracy Today (Carolyn Shapiro)
On the anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection, this week's episode focuses on the strains placed on American democracy. From voter suppression to wreckage at the U.S. Capitol, many of our political processes feel under attack, leaving some hopeless and others searching for solutions. Julian and Sam dive into the subject with…
Podcasts
December 14, 2021
#252: A Boost for Science (2021 in Review)
It's the end-of-the-year broadcast for Politics & Polls! Julian and Sam recap the year, beginning with a discussion on the Jan. 6 insurrection and a seemingly under-the-radar fight for democracy. They also chat about the supply chain, inflation and jobs, as well as some of the biggest news stories of the year. Hint: COVID…
John Ikenberry
News
December 10, 2021
Book by G. John Ikenberry Named Among ‘Best of the Year’ by Foreign Affairs
A book written by international relations theorist G. John Ikenberry has been named among Foreign Affairs’ “Best of the Year.” It was also a finalist for the 2021 Arthur Ross Book Award. G. John Ikenberry (Photo courtesy of Ikenberry) “A World Safe for Democracy: Liberal Internationalism and the Crises of Global Order,”…
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Research Briefs
December 06, 2021
Like a Natural System, Democracy Faces Collapse as Polarization Leads to Loss of Diversity, Series of Interdisciplinary Studies Find
Much like an overexploited ecosystem, the increasingly polarized political landscape in the United States — and much of the world — is experiencing a catastrophic loss of diversity that threatens the resilience not only of democracy, but also of society, according to a series of new studies that have examined political…
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Polarization
Research Briefs
December 06, 2021
People Unknowingly Group Themselves Together Online, Fueling Political Polarization Across the U.S.
As people curate their online news feeds, they may be unwillingly sorting themselves into polarized networks, according to a study led by researchers at Princeton University. The team developed a model of complex contagions typically used to study how behavior spreads in groups, instead applying it to how reaction to news…
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