Articles tagged with Democracy
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Expert analysis highlights the challenges of post-conflict elections, citing cases where ill-timed or poorly designed elections can exacerbate existing tensions. The book examines UN's role in promoting democracy and explores the importance of timing, election mechanics, and political parties.
A Penn State study suggests that student advocates and school districts can achieve their goals by agreeing on non-negotiable core values before compromising on issues. The study emphasizes the importance of dialogue, give-and-take negotiation, and acknowledging diverse social values.
The book Uncertain Vision provides an extraordinary analysis of the BBC during the late 1990s and early 2000s, including its response to government oversight and its pioneering digital platform. It argues that the Birt era's policies led to a decline in creativity and quality of British television.
A new study by the Economic & Social Research Council found that a moral judgment played a crucial role in shaping public opinion on the Iraq War, with nearly two-thirds of variation in approval or disapproval attributed to factors such as rational analysis of British interests, moral judgement, and political identity. The study also s...
A survey of 1,500 Kuwaiti citizens found that support for democracy grew substantially during the four years covered in the study. Kuwaitis also became less interested in trade alliances with the West and paid little attention to Western media.
A University of Washington scholar argues that massive wealth disparity has severely weakened US democracy, fueling the power of corporate money in politics. This trend traces back to President Reagan's policy philosophy, which continues to shape national politics.
The Lancet's editorial highlights the connection between economic instability, poverty, and the risk of civil conflict. The World Bank and WHO reports support this warning, emphasizing the need for collective action to avoid repeating past century's evils.
A recent study by Dr Glen Newey argues that politicians' deception is often necessary for the greater good. The researcher claims that the more people demand transparency from their leaders, the more likely politicians are to resort to lies and misrepresentation.
Despite challenges, public support for devolution remains strong, with 43% of people backing the system. However, sectarian divisions and pessimism about community relations are on the rise, according to new research.
Research suggests that felons and ex-felons could have voted differently in several presidential elections, including the 2000 Bush vs. Gore election, which might have reversed the outcome. This disenfranchisement disproportionately affects working-class poor and African Americans, traditionally voting Democratic.
A joint campaign between The Lancet and the Rockefeller Foundation aims to highlight critical issues in WHO's Director-General election, including a pressing need for leadership, funding reform, and prioritizing global health equity. The campaign seeks responses from candidates on key questions and calls for public scrutiny and debate.
Researcher Charles Kurzman argues that Islamist movements are divided on how to achieve their goals, with some seeking democratic change while others pursue terrorism. Despite their notoriety, Islamists remain unpopular among Muslims.
A global consensus on histopathological diagnostic criteria for Parkinson's disease is within reach thanks to an interactive website. NMDA receptor antagonists failed to show efficacy in clinical trials of stroke and traumatic brain injury, but lessons learned will guide new developments.
A new study by Pamela Paxton found that organizations with strong connections to the larger community promote democracy, while isolated groups have a negative impact. Countries with more of these connected groups tend to score higher on measures of democracy.
A new study from Ohio State University finds that Republican presidents are associated with increased US prison populations. The research controlled for various factors and found a significant correlation between Republican administrations and rising prison rates.
A new study reveals that over 100 countries have laws that can imprison journalists for 'insulting' government officials and institutions. The World Press Freedom Committee sponsored the research, led by Dr. Ruth Walden, which found that such laws undermine democracies and stifle free speech.
Researchers found that students taking a new type of civics education class were less likely to take extreme positions against democracy and the free market, but also showed lower commitment to these values. This unexpected outcome suggests that such programs may have unintended effects on students' attitudes towards democracy.
Researchers found state-level media more likely to affiliate with the Democratic party, particularly in the South. However, a study published by Dr. Thad Beyle and colleagues found that partisan bias does not appear to affect coverage of governors.