Why Is Democracy Worth Defending?
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Americans Still Have Hope for Democracy, Despite Everything
Americans remain hopeful about democracy despite fears of its demise—and are acting on that hope.
Three Reasons Why You Need Anger
While anger gets a bad rap, studies suggest it can help us achieve difficult goals, if used wisely.
How Your Misconceptions About the Other Side Could Drive Political Polarization
A new study suggests that Republicans and Democrats both believe their political opponents are more anti-democratic than they actually are.
How to Restore Trust in U.S. Election Results
Faith in the U.S. electoral system has been declining, which undermines voting, political participation, and a healthy democracy.
Can Real-Life Conversations Actually Make a Dent in Political Conflict?
A new study finds that easing polarization through brief, cross-partisan dialogue is enormously difficult.
What Happened When Fox News Viewers Watched CNN for a Month
When people get out of their information bubbles, it does change their opinions—but only temporarily.
What Keeps Us From Electing a Woman President?
A new study suggests that fears about electability keep people from voting for women, but countering this bias may change how we vote.